Tag: Urban Development
Brooklyn Residents Protest Against Homeless Shelter Plans
So, like, there's this whole thing happening in Brooklyn, right? A bunch of residents are totally not on board with this proposed homeless shelter at 2134 Coyle St. in Sheepshead Bay. The latest protest...
City Council Approves $8B Metropolitan Park Casino Zoning Changes
The City Council has given the green light to the $8 billion Metropolitan Park casino development near Citi Field in Flushing. This massive project, spearheaded by New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and Hard...
Renovated Bronx Subway Station Now ADA-Accessible
Westchester Square Subway Station Renovations Make HistoryIn a groundbreaking move, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled the fully renovated Westchester Square–East Tremont Avenue subway station, marking it as the first fully accessible station...
Save Our East Village Garden: Residents and Politicians Unite to Protect Community Space |...
Residents and Politicians Unite to Save Beloved East Village GardenA beloved community garden in the heart of the East Village is facing an uncertain future as the site at 198 East 7th St. went...
NYC Mayor Adams Ends Migrant Debit Card Program as Shelter Numbers Drop
New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently announced the end of a controversial program that provided pre-paid debit cards to migrant families for buying food. The initiative, which began as a pilot in February,...