On May 16, 2024, the City Council voted to approve three new land use applications that will bring more affordable housing to Brooklyn.
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COMPLETE VIDEO: 192nd CityLaw Breakfast featuring Dept. of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber – 5/9 at 8:15 AM
Today, Thursday May 9, 2024, Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber spoke at the 192nd CityLaw Breakfast. Commissioner Strauber spoke on “Combating Corruption.” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell also provided remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by Con Edison, Verizon, and Greenburg Traurig LLP.
City Announces Investment of New Skate Parks for City’s Youth
On April 30, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced a partnership with The Skatepark Project and an investment of $24.8 million in skate parks in Brooklyn and the Bronx. The Skatepark Project is a nonprofit organization with a goal of providing safe and inclusive public skateparks for the youth and the City’s partnership with them will be in furtherance of Mayor Adams’ … <Read More>
City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Overview: City Celebrates Start of Public Review Process
On April 29, 2024, the City Planning Commission launched the public review process for the proposed City of Yes for Housing Opportunity text amendment. The text amendment is one of three City of Yes amendments aiming to remove or modify outdated provisions within the zoning text that inhibit economic growth, the ability for developers to build, and the implementation of green technology and infrastructure.
City Council Votes to Approve Gaming Facility Text Amendment
On April 18, 2024, the City Council voted to approve the Gaming Facility Text Amendment, which would create a framework within the zoning text to allow for the possible creation of up to three casinos citywide.