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New York Achieves 6-Gigawatt Solar Goal Early, Leading the Nation’s Clean Energy Transition

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on October 17, 2024, that New York State has reached 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar capacity a year ahead of schedule, meeting a key Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal. This milestone delivers clean energy to over one million homes and businesses, backed by $9.2 billion in private investment…

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Mayor Adams Announces Early Completion of First Phase of East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, $10 Million Under Budget

Mayor Eric Adams revealed the early completion of the first phase of the $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) project, designed to shield over 110,000 Lower East Side residents from future storms and rising sea levels. This section, covering East 15th Street to Asser Levy Playground, adds flood protection with raised parkland, floodwalls, and…

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Mayor Adams and Future of Fifth Partnership Announce Transformation of Fifth Avenue into Pedestrian-Centered Green Boulevard

SEO-Optimized Summary:Mayor Eric Adams and the Future of Fifth Partnership unveiled plans to redesign Fifth Avenue from Bryant Park to Central Park, prioritizing pedestrians and green spaces. The project will expand sidewalks by 46%, reduce traffic lanes, and add over 230 trees and 20,000 square feet of planters. This redesign aims to enhance safety, support…

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Mayor Eric Adams Shuts Down 1,200 Illegal Shops, Seizes $80 Million in Products to Protect NYC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with the support of the NYPD, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), has shut down over 1,200 illegal smoke shops through the “Operation Padlock to Protect” initiative. This citywide crackdown resulted in the seizure of $80 million worth of illegal products, including hazardous…

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New York City Mayor Adams and NY State Governor Hochul Announce New Tax Incentives to Build 71,000 Affordable Housing Units in NYC

On October 16, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the success of the extended 421-a tax incentive program, which aims to construct tens of thousands of affordable housing units in the city. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has received Letters of Intent for…

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NYC Mayor Adams and Councilmember Moya Launch ‘Operation Restore Roosevelt’ to Improve Safety and Quality of Life in Queens

On October 15, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Councilmember Francisco Moya announced Operation Restore Roosevelt, a coordinated multi-agency effort addressing public safety and quality-of-life concerns along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Part of the Community Link initiative, this operation focuses on tackling issues like illegal brothels, sex trafficking, unlicensed vendors, and retail theft in Elmhurst, North…

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