New York City is dedicating an addition $75 million to complete and repair sections of the East River Esplanade in Harlem, the Upper East Side and Midtown, parks officials announced Thursday. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Ben Kallos
Park-Replacing Development At “No Cost” Sets “Harmful Precedent” In East Harlem
The debate surrounding plans to build a massive development on top of an East Harlem playground as a state investigator reviews the project, according to City Council records. Continue Reading →
CB11: 1st Annual Spirit Of Service Day In Harlem
Join Community Board 11 in East Harlem for the 1st Annual Spirit Of Service Day sponsored by council member Ben Kallos. Continue Reading →
Mayor Bill de Blasio Signs Legislation To Help Limit Construction Noise From Harlem To Hollis
Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed legislation into law, authored by Council Member Ben Kallos in collaboration with DEP, aimed at reducing overnight and weekend construction noise and making New York City more livable from Harlem To Hollis. Continue Reading →
Harlem Council Member Rodriguez’s Legislation To Prevent Vehical-Based Attacks
Less than one month after a driver killed a young tourist and injured 20 pedestrians in Times Square, Harlem Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez announced legislation to take action and prevent similar tragedies. Continue Reading →
Officials Say New Buses Coming To Harlem
A fleet of 79 brand-new buses will replace some of the oldest buses in New York City servicing five Upper East Side routes — the M14, M15, M101, M102 and M103 — officials announced. Continue Reading →
Officials, Advocates Praise From Upper East Side To Harlem Transit Options
City officials and transportation advocates gathered on the Upper East Side to celebrate the neighborhood’s improved transportation options. Continue Reading →
NYC311 Sets New Record With Nearly 36 Million Interactions In 2016
NYC311, New York City’s primary source of government information and non-emergency services, set another record for the most annual contacts with 35,982,514 customer requests for services or information in 2016 – surpassing the previous record in 2015 by 5 percent. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Mark Viverito, Levine And Mayor de Blasio Sign Legislation To Create Neighborhood Commitment Tracker
Harlem Council members Melissa Mark-Viverito, Mark Levine, Mayor Bill de Blasio and others today held public hearings for and signed 29 pieces of legislation into law – Intros. Continue Reading →