Weekly News Roundup – March 4, 2024

UES Homeless Shelter In Yorkville Moves Forward As 'Welcome Center' - Patch

NYC’s public housing agency seeking ‘restitution’ in corruption scheme - Gothamist

How N.Y.’s ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Bill Breaks From Other States’ Laws - The City

Local Law 97’s ‘Mediated Resolution’ Clause Gives Too Much Leeway for Exemptions, Lawyers Say - City Limits

As CB4 Fears Loss Of Affordable Housing On West Side, Bill Would Tighten DOB Oversight Of Demolitions - Our Town

State lawmakers want to boost bus funding before congestion pricing - City and State

Key NYC Subway Repairs Put at Risk From Congestion Toll Lawsuits - Bloomberg

MTA announces two exemptions for congestion pricing - NY1

On Eve of Congestion Pricing, Plate Scams at Bridge Tolls are Way Up - Streetsblog

Congestion pricing might drive NYC commuters uptown.

Weekly News Roundup – February 26, 2024

CB8 Continues Debate Over Residential Rezoning Hopes - Our Town

Over 6,600 sign petition against Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion - AM NY

The ‘BIG’ Deal: Freedom Plaza for East Side featuring plans for hotels, housing and underground casino - AM NY

New York Rent-Control System Left Intact by US Supreme Court - Bloomberg

Looking for an 'affordable' 2-bedroom apartment for a family? The odds are against you.

Weekly News Roundup – February 12, 2024

As Temp. Home at Madison Nears Closing Time, The Frick Battles Liquor License Rumors - Our Town

As Parking Permits for the UES Are Mulled Over, CB8 Hears From San Fran. Expert - Our Town

Nearly All UES 5G Towers Cancelled After Historic Preservation Review - Patch

Two Illegal Weed Shops on UES Raided, Two Arrests Made - Our Town

Federal judge thwarts effort to stop New York weed licensing - Politico

Two new weed shops get initial OK to launch on the Upper East Side - Crain’s 

A rent-stabilized 1 bedroom apartment for $1,100? In NYC? The broker's fee is $15K. - Gothamist

NY Gov.

Weekly News Roundup – February 5, 2024

Does New York City need congestion pricing? - NY1

Free Swim Program Gets $1.5M from Philanthropist, Offsets Some of $5.3M Budget Cuts - Our Town

New Veterinary Surgery Opens At Upper East Side Animal Hospital - Patch

No, the Frick Collection is not opening 14 new bars - Time Out NY

Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates newly renovated Paul L. McDermott Rink in Manhattan - AM NY

NY Rangers & Parks Dept.

Weekly News Roundup – January 29, 2024

Hochul pitches sales tax for short-term rentals - The Real Deal

Affordable Housing Gets Boost in Congressional Tax Reform Proposal - Bloomberg

Manhattan real estate shows signs of life after pandemic-related drop in rents: report - AM NY

‘Placeholder’ Politics: Gov.

Weekly News Roundup – January 22, 2024

Hochul takes another crack at 421a, but throws curveball after speech - The Real Deal

Lawsuit Deal Downsizes Local-Resident Preference in Affordable Housing Lottery - The City

Can Host-Home Programs Help Relieve NYC’s Housing Crisis? - City Limits

Gov.

Weekly News Roundup – January 16, 2024

Another Manhattan Community Board Discards Adams Casino Fast Track Attempt - The City

Adams administration ‘inflated’ costs of expanding NYC rental assistance program, Council says - Gothamist

NYC Council speaker and Legal Aid Society threaten to sue Mayor Adams to expand housing aid - Gothamist

Fate of lucrative housing tax break up to empowered state Legislature - Politico

NYC evictions surged in 2023, with legal lockouts nearing pre-COVID levels - Gothamist

NYC housing costs grew 68% in last decade, highest jump in U.S., report says - Gothamist

300 East 83rd Street’s Exterior Progresses On Manhattan’s Upper East Side - YIMBY

Gov.

Weekly News Roundup – January 8, 2024

UES’s CB8 “Congestion Pricing Task Force” Argues About Incoming Tolls - Our Town

Behind Assemblyman Bores is a Proud Mom and Longtime Community Activist - Our Town

New York City rolls the dice on casino bids in 2024 - Gothamist

When Will New York Solve Its Housing Crisis? Probably Not This Year.

Weekly News Roundup – January 2, 2024

Housing to take center stage in Albany in 2024 — again - Gothamist

New York City Aims to Build Affordable Housing in Wealthier Neighborhoods - NY Times

Will rent stop being too damn high in 2024? - Time Out

Two Bills Targeting Illegal Rent Increases Await Their Fate - City Limits

Naftali Group Secures $236 Million Loan For 255 East 77th Street On Manhattan’s Upper East Side - YIMBY

THE 74 Closes In On Final Stories At 201 East 74th Street On Manhattan’s Upper East Side - YIMBY

Vanderbilt Mansion In Carnegie Hill Seeks Return To Gilded Age Status - Patch

The Building Spree That Reshaped Manhattan’s Skyline? It’s Over.

Weekly News Roundup – December 26, 2023

East Midtown Greenway Opens To Huge Crowd And Rave Reviews - Patch

A first look at the new East Midtown Greenway and Andrew Haswell Green Park - Our Town 

New York Wants to Pay Landlords to Fix and Rent Single-Room Apartments - NY Times

Manhattan rent prices fall for the first time in over 2 years - AM NY

City Council Passes Bill Enabling Tenants to Report Vacant Apartments - The City

The High Price of Empty Office Space: Billions in Tax Breaks, With More to Come - The City

Trio Of Upper East Side Buildings To Be Demolished - Patch

Adams administration proposes allowing casinos in wide swaths of city amid bidding war for licenses - AM NY

Community Board Rips Adams Plan to Have Casino Pitches Bypass Them - The City

Six of NY’s Registered Medical Cannabis Companies Receive Adult-Use Licensing Powers - Our Town

‘We’re confused’: Cannabis retail applicants question state’s process - Spectrum News

Congestion Pricing Is Coming.