Buildings on Lenox Avenue in the Mount Morris Park Historic District were preserved in part of efforts by LPC. Image Credit: LPC.
On April 7, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams, along with Landmarks Preservation Commission Chair Sarah Carroll and Buildings Acting Commissioner Kazimir Vilenchik announced a new action plan to improve enforcement tools to preserve historic buildings in New York City. The plan aims to protect landmarked buildings that are at risk of unknown structural conditions, neglect from owners, and negligence by contractors who work on site. The plan aims to enhance communication between Landmarks and Buildings to identify issues early. (more…)
The City’s new “rat czar” Kathleen Corradi speaks at the announcement of her appointment. Image credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
On April 12, 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams appointed Kathleen Corradi as the City’s first-ever citywide Director of Rodent Mitigation, also known as the “Rat Czar.” Corradi is tasked with working and coordinating with multiple city agencies, community organizations, and private entities to achieve the City’s goal of reducing the rat population and improving the health issues related to rodents. (more…)
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On February 2nd, 2023, District 38 Council Member Alexa Avilés introduced Int. No. 899. The bill would create a residential parking permit system in Sunset Park and Red Hook. (more…)
DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala speaks at the 186th CityLaw Breakfast. Image Credit: New York Law School.
Today, April 18, 2023, DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala spoke at the 186th CityLaw Breakfast. Commissioner Aggarwala spoke on “What Should Earth Day Mean for NYC?” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, delivered opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell joined for a closing discussion. This breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Verizon, and Greenberg Traurig LLP. (more…)
Mayor Adams and City officials charge one of the City’s new electric vehicles that were added to the City fleet in January 2023. A City Council bill could lead to more charging stations like this one in open garages and lots citywide. Image Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office.
On January 24, 2023, the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings held a public hearing on Introduction 150-2022. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Justin Brannan from Brooklyn, creates requirements for electric vehicle charging stations in open lots and garages. (more…)
