Development
Posted inCity Council, City Government, Development, Eric Adams
The Board of Elections approved five measures that will go to voters in November, and declined to allow an independent mayoral candidate to drop out of the race.
Posted inBrooklyn
Sweeping Brooklyn Marine Terminal Development Project Vote Postponed, Again
Amid persistent local pushback in Red Hook, the city’s Economic Development Agency says it will continue to press for local support for a project to build thousands of apartments and revive a port on the waterfront.
Posted inHousing
Homeowners Who Hope to Legalize Basement Apartments Can’t Even Apply
A signature Adams administration "City of Yes" housing program became law last month, but needed rules and a promised online portal still haven't materialized.
Posted inHow to New York
Casinos for NYC Will Be Chosen By Year’s End. Here’s How.
Eight applications are in, and key votes are coming up fast. Get up to speed on where and when new city casinos may open.
Posted inElections
How to Weigh in on Election Changes on Your Ballot (Maybe) This Fall
New Yorkers have until July 15 to speak up about open primaries, new election years and affordable housing up for consideration for November’s election.
Posted inManhattan
Plan to Rezone Midtown South for Housing Nears Council Approval
The area, currently designated for manufacturing, is home to buildings designed for a fading garment industry. But apartments could bloom there.
Posted inCity Council, Development, Housing
‘Abundance’ Groups Boost Pro-Development City Council Candidates
Growth advocates are spending in hopes of influencing voters to elect members committed to backing new housing — and to defeat a development foe.
Posted inManhattan
Storefronts and Apartments Grow, Fertilized by New Zoning and Tax Schemes
‘City of Yes’ and 485-x incentives have spurred development, even as construction wage rules discourage big projects.
Posted inHousing
Council OKs Apartments for Industrial Stretch in Brooklyn
The Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan allows housing where gas stations and warehouse now stand — including an 18-story tower at the disputed site where the iconic Sherita billboard stood.
Posted inDevelopment
Citi Field Casino Push Wins Permission to Build in Stadium’s Backyard
The parking lot surrounding the Flushing stadium is technically parkland controlled by the state. On Wednesday, Albany lawmakers voted to allow development on it.

