For decades, the number of street vendors has far exceeded the number of permits that allow them to set up shop on New York City streets. A City Council bill…
“In a time when immigrants and workers are targeted by executive orders at both the city and federal levels, it is crucial that the New York City Council do everything…
In 2024, City Councilmember Chris Banks’ Brooklyn District, which includes East New York, Brownsville and East Flatbush, saw the greatest number of income-restricted apartments built: 1,439. Meanwhile, two districts in…
The City Council’s budget response calls for additional dollars for new construction and preservation, to address maintenance issues at NYCHA and to staff up the city agencies that oversee housing.