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Shorris Frames Mamdani’s Affordable NYC as a Systemic Overhaul
Anthony Shorris, newly named president of the NYC Economic Development Corporation, says Mamdani's goal of making the city more affordable will require systemic action beyond the plan for five city-owned grocery stores; the EDC should leverage the city’s scale and multiple levers—from education to policy—and is open to broader tools, including raising the minimum wage, to advance Mamdani’s economic agenda.
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Park East Synagogue protest tests NYC's new buffer-zone law
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NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Shelved Indefinitely, M.T.A. Budget Uncertain
The suspension of a congestion pricing toll plan by Governor Kathy Hochul has left the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (M.T.A.) facing a $15 billion gap in its budget, jeopardizing crucial upgrades and repairs to New York City's transit system. The governor may temporarily use state reserves or propose a tax on NYC businesses to fill the gap, but legislative approval is uncertain.
NY Gov Hochul Faces Backlash for Indefinite Delay of NYC Congestion Pricing
Advocates for congestion pricing in New York City are outraged after Governor Kathy Hochul indefinitely suspended the plan, citing concerns about its impact on Manhattan's economic recovery. The decision, which came just weeks before the program's launch, has been described as a betrayal by supporters who have long fought for the initiative aimed at reducing traffic and funding subway improvements.
NY Gov Hochul Indefinitely Delays NYC Congestion Pricing
Governor Kathy Hochul has indefinitely paused New York City's congestion pricing program, which was set to start on June 30, citing economic concerns and the potential burden on working families still recovering from the pandemic.
Hochul Seeks Delay in NYC Congestion Pricing Amid Legal and Political Pressure
Governor Kathy Hochul is seeking to delay the implementation of New York City's congestion pricing plan, set to start on June 30, due to concerns it could harm the city's economic recovery and deter commuters. The plan, which aims to reduce traffic and generate $1 billion annually for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, faces uncertainty as Hochul's proposal requires legislative approval.
NYC Reopens Section 8 Housing Applications After 15-Year Hiatus
After being closed for nearly 15 years, New York City's waiting list for Section 8 housing vouchers has reopened, offering a crucial opportunity for families struggling with high rent. The list, which had over 128,000 families in 2009, now has 3,700 households. Despite the reopening, finding apartments that accept vouchers remains challenging due to a severe housing shortage and landlord reluctance.