New York City is investing $95 million in a new Cloudburst stormwater project for Homecrest, Brooklyn, aimed at reducing street flooding, protecting Coney Island Creek, and strengthening South Brooklyn’s climate resilience. The project will use porous pavement, underground stormwater storage, parks, schoolyards, athletic courts, parking lots and public spaces to capture heavy rainfall before it…
New York City has opened applications for “The Little Apple,” its first free, full-day, full-year child care pilot program for municipal employees. The pilot will serve young children at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building in Lower Manhattan and is expected to begin this fall after a $10 million renovation. The program is designed for…
NYC Holds Special Election for Manhattan Council Seat New York City held a special election on April 28, 2026, for the City Council District 3 seat in Manhattan, according to official city election information. The city’s voting pages confirmed the contest date, polling hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the early voting period…
The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially opened the FY2026 SBIR Phase I pre-solicitation period, inviting small businesses to explore upcoming federal funding opportunities focused on transportation innovation. The pre-solicitation window runs from April 29 through May 29, 2026 (5:00 PM ET). No applications are being accepted yet — this phase is strictly for review…
Key Facts Q&A Q: What is the Park Avenue redesign?A: A city proposal to expand green space and pedestrian areas while reducing traffic lanes in Midtown. Q: Will traffic be reduced?A: Yes, one lane in each direction would be removed to make space for public use. Q: Are bike lanes included?A: Potential bike improvements are…
Mayor Mamdani Names Elizabeth Adams Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses in NYC New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Elizabeth Adams as Senior Advisor for Fast and Free Buses, signaling a major push to make NYC bus service faster, more reliable, and fare-free. Adams, a longtime transportation advocate and organizer, will lead…