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New York. Governor Hochul Unveils New Initiative to Tackle New York’s Housing Crisis by Renovating and Repairing Single Room Occupancy Units Across New York

Up to $50 Million Now Available as Part of Governor’s Efforts to Create and Preserve Supportive Housing Units That Benefit Vulnerable New Yorkers Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that up to $50 million has been made available to help preserve up to 500 Single Room Occupancy apartments across New York State. SRO units are typically…

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New York. Mayor Eric Adams Announces Pilot Program to Improve Quality of Life in Persistently High-Crime Areas, Root out Causes of Systemic Violence and Disorder

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker today announced the launch of a comprehensive new pilot program to address historically high rates of violent crime and disorder on specific blocks all across New York City. “Every Block Counts” is a data-driven multi-agency initiative that focuses…

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New York City Mayor Adams Plans $68 Million Prospect Park Bluebelt to Stop Flash Flooding in Brooklyn

Mayor Eric Adams announced a $68 million plan to stop flash flooding in and around Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The city will create Brooklyn’s first-ever Bluebelt in Prospect Park, using nature — like the lake, ponds, and wetlands — to better handle heavy rain and protect nearby neighborhoods, including Ditmas Park, Kensington, Prospect Park South,…

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NY State Governor Updates New Yorkers on Safety Precautions Following Earthquake

Governor Kathy Hochul today ( April 6 2024 ) updated New Yorkers on safety precautions taken following yesterday’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake and reminded the public of best practices to stay safe during a seismic event. Over the past 24 hours, the U.S. Geological Survey has detected at least 25 aftershocks in Central New Jersey, many of which…

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