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Joint Statement by Brewer and Council Member Rivera on the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency program announced by the EDC

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“We’ve heard concerns expressed about the contract issued to Arcadis by the EDC to plan the Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) program. Arcadis is subcontracting work to 17 companies including Deltares, the consulting firm we’ve commissioned which is completing a review of the East Side Resiliency Plan (ESCR) that is now undergoing ULURP. Deltares’ work on LMCR is limited to hydrological analysis of tides and currents for the project. “While… Read more

Public hearing Thursday March 21 on congestion pricing’s impact on Manhattanites.

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Canal Street traffic jam, looking westward The congestion pricing plan now under consideration in Albany has the potential to change the way Manhattan works in a major way. For example, equalizing the tolls on all bridges and tunnels would reduce the incentive to cross Manhattan via Canal St. to reach New Jersey. I want to know what Manhattanites think. Attend this public hearing, learn more about the proposal from the experts—and make your voice heard!… Read more

Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island BPs to Mayor’s Charter Revision Commission: Don’t Weaken Community Boards

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Borough Presidents appoint the members of New York City’s 59 community boards, we work more closely with the boards than other elected officials, and we are the boards’ first and most direct source of advice and technical support. We know what it takes for boards to do their job well, and we know how important that job is — because community boards are neighborhoods’ 2018-08-21 – LettertoCharterRevisionCommissionChairPeralesearly-warning system and advocate… Read more