Rezoning request for Centra Health Modernization Plan approved unanimously by City Council | #citycouncil
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Centra Heath received unanimous support for their rezoning request to pursue the start of their Modernization Plan. Every member of the Lynchburg City Council voted Tuesday night in favor of the rezoning request for the plan. According to Centra Health CEO and President, Amy Carrier, the plan will bring hundreds of […]
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City Council challengers poised to team up against incumbent | #citycouncil
Two of the City Council candidates looking to unseat incumbent Christopher Marte have each other’s backs. “My second choice would be Susan Lee, because I believe she’s a moderate candidate like myself,” Ursila Jung, a development policy expert, said. “Ursila and I, our platforms are very similar,” said nonprofit grant writer Susan Lee. “We’re in […]
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Harlem City Council race heats up after incumbent drops out | #citycouncil
A marquee race in next month’s City Council primaries is heating up after the incumbent dropped out. The remaining three contenders are very familiar faces in Harlem, greeted by name as they campaigned this week. State Assemblywoman Inez Dickens, State Assemblyman Al Taylor and Central Park Exonerated Five member Yusef Salaam are competing to represent […]
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Mayor Adams looks to reimagine 5th Ave shopping area
Mayor Adams looks to reimagine 5th Ave shopping area – CBS New York Watch CBS News Parts of Fifth Avenue are only open to pedestrians around the holidays, and now the city is looking to expand that into next year. CBS2’s Zinnia Maldonado has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking […]
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Mayor Adams looking to expand Fifth Ave open streets program
Mayor Adams looking to expand Fifth Ave open streets program – CBS New York Watch CBS News Starting next year, the city plans to explore ways to transform Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park into a pedestrian-focused space for the public to enjoy. CBS2’s Jessica Moore reports. Be the first to know Get […]
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Water at NYCHA complex never had arsenic: Mayor’s office
NYC: No arsenic in Jacob Riis Houses water The lab that conducted the initial tests that found arsenic in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses has allegedly admitted to introducing arsenic into the samples, causing the false results. But, at a meeting Friday night, some tenants were still unconvinced. NEW YORK – The lab […]
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Former NYC mayor de Blasio remains punching bag in congress race he’s not in
Everyone still hates Bill — and he’s not even running anymore. Six former rivals took shots at former Mayor Bill de Blasio during a televised debate Wednesday night ahead of the Aug. 23 Democratic primary for the newly-drawn Congressional District 10 straddling lower Manhattan and brownstone Brooklyn. “Have you sought or accepted an endorsement from […]
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Mayor Adams celebrates Sylvia’s 60th anniversary
Harlem’s iconic Sylvia’s Restaurant celebrated its 60th anniversary Monday, and, in keeping with tradition, a major political player helped honor the small business that’s played host to countless politicos throughout the years. Standing on Malcolm X Boulevard, just outside the soul food joint, Mayor Eric Adams applauded the Woods family, who own Sylvia’s, for their […]
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Mayor Eric Adams calls panhandling on NYC highways ‘dangerous’ after Post report
Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday slammed panhandling on highways as “dangerous” after The Post reported that down-and-out daredevils have been risking their lives to plead for cash from motorists. “It’s dangerous and we’re going to provide people with the services they need,” Adams said at an unrelated press conference in Manhattan, in response to a […]
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