Development
Posted inClimate, Development
The low-lying neighborhood on the Brooklyn-Queens border will be the first place in New York where officials may buy properties proactively — instead of in response to a disaster.
Posted inDevelopment, Queens
Steve Cohen’s Citi Field Casino Plan Passes to Final Step
The Queens proposal is now one of four that go to the state for a final license decision.
Posted inDevelopment, The Bronx
Bronx Casino Advances to Final Round, Coney Island Voted Down
The controversial Brooklyn project will not move forward while a Throgg’s Neck proposal will head to a state board that decides who wins up to three casino licenses.
Posted inDevelopment
Resorts World and Yonkers Casino Plans Move Forward in License Race
The proposals from Genting Group and MGM Empire City would turn long-running gambling facilities into fully fledged casinos.
Posted inCity Council, Development, Housing
Housing Advocates Target City Council’s Power to Kill Development
Voters will soon decide whether to create a new, fast-tracked process for approving some housing projects, bypassing a frequently naysaying Council and its tradition of deferring to local members on proposals.
Posted inDevelopment
Brooklyn Port Transformation Clears Task Force, Over Local Objections
Neighbors protested and some area elected officials objected after the plans to bring housing to Brooklyn Marine Terminal waterfront got a green light from a community task force.
Posted inDevelopment
All Bets Are Off for Manhattan Casino With Rejection of East Side Project
A committee voted 4-2 to nix Freedom Plaza, and a proposal for a casino in Coney Island appeared doomed, as well.
Posted inDevelopment
Brooklyn Port Vote Expected to Proceed After Concessions to Local Reps
Mayor Eric Adams’ project to bring 6,000 apartments while keeping the industrial Brooklyn Marine Terminal active has now secured support of Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Councilmember Shahana Hanif.
Posted inAdams World: Investigated, Development, Eric Adams
Eric Adams’ Longshot Reelection Bid Is Still Scoring Support From These Megadonors
Developers seeking City Hall approvals are delivering as much as $250K each to the Empower NYC spending group.
Posted inDevelopment
Bronx and Queens Casino Bids Spark Clashing Testimony
With weeks left before local boards recommend gaming sites to the state, neighbors of Ferry Point Park and Citi Field lined up to make competing cases for construction jobs and against gambling.

