Latest Announcements
Workshop on Land Use Planning, 2/26
The Municipal Art Society of New York is presenting a a free workshop for the public, covering the basics of land use planning in NYC. Participants will learn about the key players, regulations, and processes that influence development, and how the public can engage with them to have a say in their neighborhood. Read More
Property Tax Event - Meet 1-on-1 with Department of Finance for advice!
Council Member Keith Powers is partnering with the Department of Finance and Council Member Rivera’s office to host a property tax event on February 5th. This event will focus on the Notice of Property Value (NOPV) and will give constituents a chance to meet one-on-one with Department of Finance staff members to ask questions about their NOPV and get help applying for exemptions. Read More
PATH Service on 33rd Street Line - Suspended Jan 25-27
PATH service on 33rd street line to be suspended over the January 25-27 weekend for installation of essential signal equipment. More details here! Read More
SCRIE/DRIE Workshop 🏡
Speaker Corey Johnson is hosting a workshop with the Mayor's Public Engagement Unit (PEU) aimed at helping seniors and people with disabilities apply for SCRIE (Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption) and DRIE (Disability Rent Increase Exemption). This program helps eligible senior citizens (aged 62 and over) and tenants with qualifying disabilities stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent. Read More
Dept. of Buildings' Real-Time Map of After-Hours Construction Work
The Department has released a map of after-hours construction work going on throughout the city. The public can now review and see where permits have been granted and see why. Click here for more info and a link to the map! Read More
14th Street Busway General Public Survey
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) would like to understand how the new 14th Street Transit & Truck Priority Pilot Project (commonly referred to as the ‘busway’) has affected the people who live, work, and spend time in the area. Your participation in this survey is voluntary, and the information you provide will be kept anonymous. The survey will take a few minutes to complete. Read More