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Mayor Adams Announces Migrant Shelter Closures

Relief Ahead as NYC Plans to Close 13 More Migrant Shelters, Including One of the City’s Largest

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Mayor Adams Unveils Bold Plan for NYC Families

In his fourth State of the City address at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, Mayor Eric Adams presented an ambitious plan to make New York City the safest, most affordable, and best place to raise a family. Building on accomplishments in crime reduction, housing reform, and economic relief, Adams introduced several new initiatives aimed at improving safety, housing, and affordability for working-class families across all five boroughs.

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NYC Congestion Pricing: Fees, Entry Points & More

New York City’s Congestion Pricing Program, launching January 5, 2025, aims to reduce traffic and improve air quality in Manhattan’s busiest areas. Vehicles will be charged fees to enter the Congestion Relief Zone, which includes Manhattan streets below 60th Street. Revenue generated will go toward public transit improvements

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Eviction Rates Spike at NYCHA PACT Properties

A recent audit commissioned by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals that eviction rates at Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) developments have surged post-pandemic, aligning more closely with private rental housing rates than traditional NYCHA units. Following the expiration of the eviction moratorium, eviction filings and executions accelerated across all rental housing but occurred at a significantly faster pace in PACT-managed properties.

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Citi Bike Expands Across NYC, Reaching More Neighborhoods by 2025

New York City is taking bold steps to enhance transportation options and promote sustainability with a major expansion of Citi Bike, the city’s popular bike-share program. Starting in fall 2025, Citi Bike will serve even more communities across the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, with additional docking stations in Manhattan and other high-demand areas.

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Trump To Oust U.S. Attorney Criticized for Targeting Black High-Profile Figures

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday his intention to replace Damian Williams, the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, with Jay Clayton, his former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The decision, made public via Trump’s Truth Social platform, has sparked significant controversy, particularly given Williams’ reputation for aggressively pursuing high-profile cases involving prominent Black figures.

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New Bill Aims to Revive Short-Term Rentals in NYC

A recently introduced bill, Bill 1107, led by Council Members Farah Louis (Prime Sponsor), Adrienne Adams, Mercedes Narcisse, and Kevin Riley, proposes critical amendments to New York City’s stringent short-term rental laws. This legislation seeks to address the limitations imposed by Local Law 18 (LL18), which had effectively eliminated short-term rental opportunities for many homeowners in one- and two-family homes across the city.

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Democrats Lose Big: Failing to Master Digital Campaigning

Democrats found themselves on the losing end across the board—in the Presidential race, the Senate, and Congressional 2024 elections. While many factors contributed to these losses, a critical one stands out: the failure to grasp the power of digital campaigning. Republicans, with their 50-state digital strategy, have effectively leveraged hyper-local outreach, putting them miles ahead in reaching and engaging voters.