In Gothamist: NYC needs to address ‘epidemic of scaffolding in Manhattan,’ borough president says
Scaffolding has wrapped the side of the city medical examiner’s office in Kips Bay for so long that many locals can’t even remember life without the eyesore. Read the full story HERE.BP Levine Unveils Comprehensive Plan Targeting City’s Escalating Mental Health Crisis
Plan seeks to create 600+ psychiatric beds, increase long-term housing, and increase vital clinical staff
In the NY Times: A New Push to Improve Mental Health Care for Homeless New Yorkers
Mark Levine, the Manhattan borough president, is calling for more treatment teams and psychiatric beds to address a mental health crisis.
In Crain’s New York: Manhattan borough president fast-tracks apartment tower in first test of pro-housing pledge
Manhattan borough president fast-tracks apartment tower in first test of pro-housing pledge. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine took less than five days to sign off on the new 46-stor residential tower on East 94th Street, proposed by Friedland Properties and the Chapman Group.