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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.

New Affordable Housing at Logan Fountain Apts

Logan Fountain Apartments, located at 265 Logan Street in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, is offering 68 newly constructed units. These units provide affordable housing options for individuals and families, with rents starting at $994.

NYC Aging’s BOOM! A Silver Dawning in American Cities

Groundbreaking event gathered top experts from across the country to chart the course for the future of aging in America

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

Date Set for Brooklyn 2025 City Council Special Election

Mayor Eric Adams has announced that a special election will be held on March 25, 2025, to fill the vacancy in the 44th City Council District, a seat previously held by Councilman Kalman Yeger. Yeger will be stepping down from his role in the City Council to assume his new position as Assemblyman for the 41st Assembly District in Brooklyn, effective December 31, 2024.

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Brunson’s 55 Points Lift Knicks to OT Win Over Wizards

New York Knicks notch their 7th straight win with big games from Brunson, Towns and Bridges.

Nominate NYC's Best Teachers for the 2025 Big Apple Awards

The Big Apple Awards honor New York City's Public School teachers who go above and beyond to impact students, schools, and communities positively. This prestigious program celebrates educators who inspire, foster equity, and strengthen school communities through innovative teaching and meaningful partnerships.

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.