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Community organizers are rallying the Melrose neighborhood to reclaim control over land-use decisions before the critical 2034 deadline of the Urban Renewal Plan!

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Organizers unveil Melrose 2034 campaign to preserve community control before plan expires
Community organizers presented a new 'Melrose 2034: Preservation to Power' campaign, citing the Melrose Urban Renewal Plan’s scheduled expiration in 2034 and recent zoning changes as drivers for resident-led planning, and asked Community Board 1 to support outreach and future resolutions.
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November 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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Amresco's ambitious plan for two Tesla Megapack battery-storage facilities at Wards Island is moving forward, but safety and community concerns are raising eyebrows.

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Community Board 11 acknowledges Amrescos Wards Island battery-storage proposal amid safety questions
Amresco presented plans for two fenced Tesla Megapack battery compounds at the Wards Island wastewater campus (approx. 4.896 MW AC). The board voted to provide a letter of acknowledgment to advance EDC and permitting; members sought details on fire protections, 24/7 monitoring and noise.
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November 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Council members are demanding answers on how the fast-tracked land-use process will balance community concerns with rapid development—are we finally prioritizing civic engagement?

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Council members press CPC nominees on ELERP, community benefits and council role
Committee members pressed City Planning Commission nominees about what recourse community boards and council members have under ELERP (fast-track) and when community benefits agreements are necessary, emphasizing early engagement and better outreach.
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November 10, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Jahai Rose revealed crucial insights about how New Yorkers can file complaints against police misconduct and the CCRB's impressive accessibility efforts.

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CCRB explains complaint process and local complaint statistics to Community Board 12
The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) told the board how to file complaints about NYPD misconduct (FADO categories), described outcomes and investigative standards, and shared local complaint counts and disposition data for the 33rd and 34th precincts year‑to‑date.
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November 5, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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The Mayor's Office is launching an ambitious Climate Strong Communities program in Washington Heights, aiming to tackle climate risks and develop innovative projects that can transform the neighborhood.

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Mayor'9s office previews Climate Strong Communities engagement in Washington Heights
The Mayor'9s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice presented a brief overview of "Climate Strong Communities," a community engagement program focusing on climate risks and project incubation in disadvantaged neighborhoods, and asked to schedule a fuller briefing for CB12.
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November 7, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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A heartbreaking plea from a grieving family for a street co-naming in honor of their 14-year-old son fell short as the committee voted against it, igniting a community debate on youth safety and remembrance.

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Committee votes 3–2 against recommending co-naming for 14-year-old slain in Bronx; family testifies
Family members and dozens of supporters urged Community Board 1 to co-name a Bronx corner for a 14-year-old victim of a 2025 stabbing, but the municipal services committee voted 3–2 against recommending the co-naming to the full board after debating eligibility rules and community impact.
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November 6, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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Community members are demanding answers after a suspect in the George Washington Bridge shooting was reportedly allowed to go home before his arrest, raising questions about potential preferential treatment.

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Neighbors press precinct on George Washington Bridge shooting; police describe timeline and deny preferential treatment
After community members questioned why a suspect in the George Washington Bridge shooting reportedly went home the night of the incident, 33rd Precinct officials said detectives rapidly traced a vehicle plate and secured the suspect the next day and denied any preferential treatment; the DA representative said the indictment followed extensive investigation.
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November 5, 2026 at 4:57 AM
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Hundreds of New Yorkers rallied for a transformative approach to community safety, demanding funding for violence prevention and mental health services while pushing back against new surveillance measures.

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Community groups urge strong investment in prevention, schools and culturally specific services
More than 60 witnesses — advocates, service providers, students and families — overwhelmingly supported a prevention‑centered Department of Community Safety, urging sustained funding for community providers, school mental‑health services, and protections against surveillance tools like the NYPD criminal group database.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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New York City's Office of Community Safety faces tough questions from the City Council on how it plans to turn a $271 million budget into real public safety improvements.

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Council probes new Office of Community Safety’s budget, staffing and accountability
Council members quizzed OCS leaders on a $271 million budget, roughly 100 staff, and how the office will measure results after six months of operation; OCS said it has added $67 million in new investments and is expanding programs like Be Heard and community violence interventions.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Community leaders are pushing for a safe town-hall forum to address fears stemming from a recent ICE incident, ensuring every voice is heard and protected.

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Members press for town-hall‑style forum after high-profile ICE-related incident
Several members called for a recorded forum or short-term working group so residents can ask agencies (DA, police, corrections, federal partners) about policies and future protections after a high-profile ICE-related incident; members stressed careful planning to protect vulnerable residents.
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November 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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Advocates are rallying support for the "No More 24" bill to end exploitative home-care shifts, spotlighting the urgent need for fair treatment of immigrant women of color in New York.

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Advocates urge Community Board 12 to back 'No More 24' bill; committee votes to begin drafting resolution
Advocates told Community Board 12 the 'No More 24' bill (Intro. 0303) would end unpaid or underpaid 24-hour home-care shifts; presenters cited a UN working-group letter and litigation by workers, and the committee voted to begin drafting a resolution in support of the bill.
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November 6, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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"We are tired," said a lawmaker, expressing the heartache over the tragic shooting of yet another young life in the Bronx.

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Lawmaker: "We are tired" as council hears of Bronx teen’s killing
A lawmaker opened the session with a personal appeal after a Bronx teen was fatally shot, saying the city is "tired" of shootings and urging action to prevent future deaths.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Community Board 9 is pushing for transparency and better access to $1.25 million in benefits from Columbia University's Community Benefit Agreement, ensuring the community gets the support it deserves before time runs out!

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Community Board 9 committee seeks clearer oversight of Columbia community benefit agreement
The board's strategic planning committee reported that about $1.25 million in in-kind benefits remains under Columbia's Community Benefit Agreement and called for clearer reporting, a concise guide for beneficiaries and listening sessions to ensure the community receives promised resources.
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November 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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City Harvest is set to deliver over 550,000 pounds of fresh food to Community District 9 this year, but recent SNAP funding cuts pose a significant challenge for local residents in need.

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City Harvest outlines local food deliveries after SNAP cuts; city faces $111 million cost shift
City Harvest told Community Board 9 it will deliver more than half a million pounds of fresh food to District 9 this year and described how recent SNAP changes and a federal administrative cost shift are increasing pressure on local services.
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November 5, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Robberies in the 34th Precinct have plummeted by 62%, but the fight against crime and quality-of-life issues isn't over yet!

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34th Precinct reports major crime decline and targeted quality‑of‑life operations
The 34th Precinct told Community Board 12 that over a recent 28‑day period robberies fell from 16 to 6 (about 62% decline) and the precinct has conducted operations to remove illegal street car washes, curb moped sidewalk riding and seize vans allegedly used for drug sales; officers asked residents to continue reporting via 311 and to email detailed locations.
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November 5, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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REOC is revving up Roosevelt Island's transformation with exciting projects like Eleanor's Pier repairs and tram maintenance, all while seeking community input for a brighter future!

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REOC outlines 'refresh' plan, lists pier, tram and park repairs
REOC presented a 'Roosevelt Island refresh' that prioritizes short‑term fixes and longer‑term capital projects including Eleanor's Pier repairs, a tram carriage overhaul, Blackwell Park redesign and a 12‑month flood risk assessment; REOC said community engagement will continue as designs progress.
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November 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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The Verrazano ramps are undergoing a major transformation, with a year of construction already behind and exciting developments ahead!

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MTA: Verrazano ramp reconstruction is one year in and on schedule
MTA Bridges and Tunnels told Community Board 10 the Verrazano ramp rehabilitation is about one year into a roughly four-year effort, with substantial pier restoration complete and staged deck work to continue over the next year.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Exciting changes are coming to Bay Ridge Triangle as city planners unveil a community-driven neighborhood plan with a fast-track review process aimed at boosting affordable housing!

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City planners outline Bay Ridge Triangle neighborhood plan and new fast-track review
City Council borough planners briefed Community Board 10 on a proposed Bay Ridge Triangle neighborhood plan and a new expedited review process created by recent charter changes, emphasizing that only HPD-regulated or city-financed units count toward the district's affordable-housing production totals.
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November 2, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Concerns are rising over safety and community impacts after PACHA's new 4 a.m. licensing, as committee members push for accountability and better funding for local needs.

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Committee raises safety and oversight questions after PACHA walk‑through and SLA hearing
Members reported on a PACHA walk‑through and an SLA hearing that granted 4 a.m. temporary licensing; committee members flagged entrance/exit safety, the need for clearer complainant outreach and suggested community‑benefit funds be used to mitigate neighborhood impacts.
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October 31, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Exciting plans are underway to revitalize La Marqueta, aiming to enhance local food access while preserving the neighborhood's cultural identity!

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EDC previews La Marqueta redevelopment, schedules NYC Grocery listening session
EDC and consultants described early-stage plans for a multiblock La Marqueta redevelopment focused on affordable fresh food, vendor incubation and cultural space, said phase-2 funding conversations remain sensitive, and invited residents to a public NYC Grocery session tomorrow (6'8 p.m.).
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October 31, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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Northwell is transforming healthcare in Queens with a new multispecialty site and a groundbreaking School of Health Sciences—get ready for expanded services and career opportunities!

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Northwell outlines clinic openings and a new School of Health Sciences for Queens
Northwell told Community Board 2 that it is expanding outpatient services across Queens (primary care, oncology, imaging and new specialty suites) and is the clinical partner for a Bloomberg Foundation-funded Northwell School of Health Sciences in Woodside; the school's application deadline was given as December 4.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:40 AM
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Congressman Torres' office is pushing for new safety regulations on lithium batteries while unveiling vital community programs that could change lives.

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Congressman Torres’ office, Mayor’s and borough offices brief Community Board 1 on safety, benefits and programs
Representatives for Congressman Richie Torres, the mayor and the borough president updated the board on lithium-battery safety, tenant canvassing, expansion of free 2‑year childcare, fine-relief for city debts, and local discretionary funding sessions; the congressman’s office urged caution when charging batteries and called for federal regulation.
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October 31, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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A heated debate erupts over the district's $23 million spending on mascot changes and the controversial South Bay Village development, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

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Board and residents debate mascot imagery, past expenditures and transparency; some call for letters opposing South Bay Village development
Trustees and residents clashed over past mascot/branding changes, a disputed $23 million figure cited for related work, and whether prior communications to the state accurately described the district's actions; several trustees also indicated support for drafting a letter opposing the South Bay Village/Island Hills development.
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October 31, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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The MTA is on the brink of a groundbreaking tunnel project under 125th Street, and they want your input before moving forward!

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MTA outlines scoping for 125th Street tunnel project, public comment period open
MTA officials told Community Board 9 they are advancing an early scoping study for a possible tunnel extension under 125th Street and opened a public comment period that closes Nov. 13, with virtual sessions Oct. 22 and an in-person meeting Oct. 27 at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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The Committee on Governmental Operations is set to tackle crucial issues like community safety and a new gun-violence hotline at their upcoming meeting on October 30, 2026!

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Oversight of Office of Community Safety, gun-violence hotline and littering penalties before Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
The Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation is scheduled to hold an oversight hearing on the Office of Community Safety and consider three local laws on Oct. 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall. Items include creating a department of community safety, a three-digit gun-violence hotline, and community service in place of some littering penalties.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:48 PM