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    NYC Officially Enters Phase 4 of Reopening

    Reopening  •  Citywide

    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo holds a coronavirus briefing Image Credit: Governors Office

    New York City becomes final region in state to reach Phase 4 of reopening. On July 20, 2020, New York City officially entered a modified Phase 4 of the State’s reopening plan. Phase 4 in New York City marks the final stage of the State’s plan but should not be understood to mean that all industries, businesses and practices are back to pre-COVID-19 operations. Phase 4 industries include low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment, professional sports with no spectators, and media production like movies, music and television productions. Low-risk outdoor venues include zoos and botanical gardens, which are required to operate at no greater than a thirty-three percent capacity.

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    Tags : Andrew Cuomo, Bill de Blasio, COVID-19, New York City, Open Restaurants Plan, Phase 4, Reopening Phase 4, Travel restrictions
    Date:07/21/2020
    Category : COVID-19
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    ULURP Remains Suspended, What Next?

    ULURP  •  Citywide

    Why did ULURP remain suspended when so many City agencies and public bodies took to virtual operations? On March 16, 2020, the Department of City Planning announced that, pursuant to an executive order from Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure and all relevant public hearings and votes were suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the suspension, Community Boards, Borough Presidents, and the City Council have virtually convened to tend to other matters but have not addressed any new or pending ULURP applications. Meanwhile, City Planning has accepted filings, but has yet to certify any new applications until the suspension is lifted. To read CityLand’s initial coverage of the ULURP suspension, click here.

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    Tags : Bill de Blasio, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, City Planning Commission, Council Member James S. Oddo, COVID-19, Department of City Planning, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, ULURP
    Date:07/14/2020
    Category : City Planning Commission
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    Mayor Directs DOT to Administer Open Restaurants Plan Ahead of Phase 2 Reopening

    COVID-19  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: New York City Department of Transportation

    Today marks NYC’s official Phase 2 reopening. On June 22, 2020, New York City officially entered Phase 2 of the State’s COVID-19 reopening plan. In preparation for the reopening, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order directing the Department of Transportation, with aid from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and the Department of Small Business Services, to administer the “Open Restaurants” plan. The Open Restaurants plan will generally permit restaurants and bars to expand their outdoor seating onto sidewalks, curb lanes, backyard patios, plazas and Open Streets. To read CityLand’s coverage of the Open Restaurants Plan at the City Council, click here.

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    Tags : Bill de Blasio, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. Oxiris Barbot, Governor Andrew Cuomo, Health Department, Open Restaurants Plan, Phase 2
    Date:06/22/2020
    Category : Mayor
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    Borough Based Jails Set to Take First Steps in 2020

    Borough-Based Jails  •  Citywide

    Aerial View of Rikers Island Photo Credit: US Geological Survey

    The City wastes little time in efforts to shutter Rikers Island and get construction across the boroughs started. Since the latter half of November, the City announced three major developments in the Borough-Based Jails plan. Each announcement is discussed in further detail below. To read more about Borough-Based Jails, read Cityland’s prior coverage here.

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    Tags : Bill de Blasio, borough based jails, department of corrections, Department of Design and Construction, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Rikers Island
    Date:12/04/2019
    Category : Office of the Mayor
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    Mayor Completes Phase One Of Roof Rehabilitation For NYCHA Developments

    NYCHA  •  Citywide

    Mayor de Blasio at the April 5th press conference. Image credit: Mayor’s Office.

    Roof rehabilitations are part of the de Blasio administration’s plan to improve NYCHA’s physical infrastructure and safety. On April 5, 2018, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the roofs at 65 NYCHA buildings have been completely replaced as part of the Mayor’s plan to replace the roofs of NYCHA buildings. Mayor de Blasio has invested $1.3 billion so far to repair 950 roofs of NYCHA buildings. The new roofs will reduce mold on NYCHA buildings and provide a long-term, cost-effective solution to improve the quality of life for tenants. (read more…)

    Tags : Bill de Blasio, developments, improvements, infrastructure, investments, mayor, NYCHA, roofs, safety
    Date:04/12/2018
    Category : Mayor
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    $13 Million Investment for Heating Emergencies in NYCHA Buildings

    Heating emergencies  •  Citywide

    Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYCHA Chair & CEO, Shola Olatoye. Image Credit: NYC Mayor’s Office.

    Facing the recent below-freezing temperatures, Mayor Bill de Blasio has committed to help with NYCHA’s response to heating emergencies and failing equipment with a substantial investment. On January 18, 2018, Mayor de Blasio announced a $13 million investment to assist the New York City Housing Authority response to heating outages and replace equipment. The investment will allow NYCHA to replace malfunctioning boiler systems, acquire mobile boilers for emergencies, hire repair staff, and repair windows to prevent heat loss. (read more…)

    Tags : Bill de Blasio, Heat, NYCHA, Shola Olatoye
    Date:01/31/2018
    Category : Mayor, New York City Housing Authority
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