By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Starting a restaurant in New York City is an ambitious endeavor, particularly when aiming to obtain a liquor license. This comprehensive analysis will guide you through the essential steps, from conceptualization to opening your doors, and will highlight critical aspects of acquiring a liquor license. Conceptualization and Planning Before diving into […]
By Kim Nauer | Center for New York City Affairs Urban Matters: Kim, it’s been a memorably bad year in the world of college financial aid. The US Department of Education had promised a “Better FAFSA,” a new and streamlined Free Application for Federal Student Aid that would be quick to fill out and boost […]
Editorial credit: Karolis Kavolelis / Shutterstock.com By Dr. Ananna Kazi and Dr. Sarah Shidid, City Limits Much of the media spotlight has focused on the adverse health consequences of climate change, but while well-documented, relatively less attention has been given to the negative health impacts of structural racism. The effects of systemic racism have made […]
By DEC Press Office New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, for ozone to include the New York City Metro, Lower Hudson Valley, and Western New York regions. The […]
By Citizens Union Today, we will testify before the 2024 New York City Charter Commission’s Government and Election Reform Hearing. Throughout its 125-year history, Citizens Union has supported periodic comprehensive reviews of the New York City Charter absent a political agenda via the appointment of an independent Charter Revision Commission to ensure that city government […]
Photo: Parents in Manhattan’s District 3 attend a meeting in 2018 to learn about admissions. City officials are now considering a plan to give students living in Manhattan an admissions boost at some competitive high schools in the borough. (Christina Veiga / Chalkbeat) By Michael Elsen-Rooney, Chalkbeat New York This story was originally published by […]
Photo: Parent advocates and Councilmember planned to deliver a petition to the mayor’s office to restore 3-K funding, June 6, 2024. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Max Rivera City Hall remains steadfast in its commitment to offer 3-K seats to every family who wants one, citing a 9,000-seat surplus, but families say the available seats are […]
By Anastasia Tomkin, City Limits Originally published here. While city officials cited the importance of restrooms for all residents of the city, highlighting the needs of young children and older New Yorkers, homeless people also rely heavily on public bathrooms, but face particular difficulty in accessing them, experts and advocates say. Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement […]
Photos courtesy: Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County $33M affordable homeownership development to transform 13 vacant lots into permanently affordable, equity-building opportunities for 42 first-time homebuyers NEW YORK (May 31, 2024) – Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County joined with elected officials, community leaders, and financial supporters to celebrate and break ground […]
By Bruce Cory | Center for New York City Affairs Last month, the administration of Mayor Eric Adams at long last scuttled its ill-considered $432 million no-bid contract for asylee services with a questionably qualified provider whose performance left a great deal to be desired. The question now is: Could the administration be open to […]