On June 22, 2025, the Adams administration announced the launch of new teams to add in the city’s ongoing efforts to reduce rat populations citywide. The city has reserved $877,000 in permanent funding to create the teams and hire twelve full-time staff for inspections and related services for street tree beds.
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City Announces Agreement to Save Elizabeth Street Garden, Build Affordable Housing in Lower Manhattan
On June 23, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced an agreement to create over 600 affordable homes in Lower Manhattan while preserving the Elizabeth Street Garden site, which had previously been scheduled for closure and redevelopment into housing.
New York Primaries 2025: What to Expect
On Tuesday, June 24 2024, New Yorkers will return to the polls to vote in the city’s primary elections. There will be citywide elections for Mayor, Public Advocate and Comptroller this year, as well as borough presidents and all City Council districts.
New York is a closed primary state, so voters must register with a political party participating in the primary to vote. The deadline to register to vote, update your address or request … <Read More>
City’s Beaches Set to Open for Summer 2025 Season
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, New York City beaches will open for swimming for the summer. During the beach season, lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Swimming is not prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty or in areas that have been closed. Closed sections will be marked with signs and/or red flags. There is no charge to access New York City beaches.
City Celebrates Moore Park Renovation in Corona
On March 26, 2025, New York City Commissioner Sue Donoghue and other critical stakeholders process of the $4.25 million renovation of the William F. Moore Park located in Corona, Queens. This project was funded by Councilmember Moya and Borough President Richards. In total, the City Parks department will be conducting $34 million worth of park renovation projects in Councilmember Moya’s district. Some of these projects include Caminiti Park, American Triangle, and Park of the Americas.
Land Use Review Reform: Where Democratic Mayoral Candidates Stand on ULURP
By Mark Chiusano
For part two of Cityland’s candidate questionnaire on public space, we asked how the top Democratic mayoral hopefuls would reform the way New York City makes many land use decisions. [Read part one: Outdoor Dining, Open Streets, & Trash Containerization: Where Democratic Mayoral Candidates Stand on Public Space Issues]