@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCommunity Board 4 has taken a significant step by voting to support a zoning amendment that could transform the ground floor of a Wilson Avenue building into a hub for long-term commercial leases and community facilities.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThousands lost their Essential Plan coverage after recent state changes, leaving many scrambling for new options—are you one of them?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialNew York City is planning to replace curbside bags with communal bins, but residents are raising concerns about how this will fit into crowded streets filled with outdoor dining and bike lanes.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialNew Medicaid work requirements in NYC could mean 80 monthly hours of activities or a household income of $580, but many exemptions exist!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCommunity Board 6 has given the green light to a revised Yellowstone Boulevard rezoning plan that promises more affordable housing and community retail, but with important conditions to protect local tenants.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCommunity Board 9 just passed a resolution urging NYC DOT to lower speed limits to 20 mph, aiming to save lives and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialNew York City's Health Department is ramping up outreach efforts with a dedicated team of community health workers ready to assist residents directly in navigating crucial coverage changes.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe recent cut to New York's Essential Plan has left thousands without coverage, raising urgent concerns among community members about access and affordability.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Hudson Yards/Hell's Kitchen BID is sounding the alarm on rising encampments and open drug use, urging the community board to demand action from the mayor's office!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCommunity Board 6 is taking action to invite NYU and local officials to discuss the future of the AMC/Metro Theatre site, stirring up community interest and potential plans.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialTDF reveals a groundbreaking initiative that proposes using arts participation as a public-health intervention to combat loneliness—could a night at the theater be the key to better health?
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialResidents voiced urgent concerns over sanitation and housing stability at a pivotal Manhattan Community Board meeting, demanding action that could reshape their neighborhood.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialPleasantville is gearing up for a transformative capital plan that will revamp schools and outdoor spaces, with major upgrades starting as soon as summer 2027!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialResidents are rallying against a controversial housing proposal on church land that threatens to change the character of their tight-knit neighborhood.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialResidents are raising alarm bells over a massive Con Edison construction project near Railroad Park, fearing it could disrupt their community and environment.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCommunity Board 14 is pushing for a transformative 16-story mixed-use building at 1584 Flatbush Avenue, but not without important conditions to ensure community needs are met!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialCrime is down significantly in our precinct, but beware of a sneaky jewelry-swap scam targeting the elderly!
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialRecent changes to the charter could drastically diminish local control over rezonings, raising concerns among community members about the future of affordable housing and neighborhood negotiations.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialThe Bay Ridge Community Development Center's ambitious project at 9818 Fort Hamilton Parkway is facing significant changes after community concerns over height, traffic, and safety prompted a revised proposal.
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@citizenptnewsny.bsky.socialSuffern is exploring a $20 million tensile-field house that could generate up to $400,000 a year—could this be the game-changer for local sports?
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