August 16, 2023 by Arthur Chi’en
For many New Yorkers, the corner along E. 14th St., and 1st Avenue is not likely to end up in any “I Love New York” commercials anytime soon.
The corner is consistently the scene of homelessness, drug use, and unlicensed vendors – which residents tell said are selling items stolen from stores nearby or pillaged from community refrigerators in the neighborhood.
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August 16, 2023 by Ryan Schwach
A new city law in response to the scourge of illegal smoke shops went into effect this summer, and on Monday, the Queens councilmember who sponsored it and other officials discussed how the new law will work.
Introduction 1001-B, which went into effect on July 23, prohibits owners of commercial spaces from knowingly leasing to unlicensed sellers of marijuana or tobacco products, and imposes fines on landlords for violations.
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August 3, 2023 by Carlina Rivera and Jon Orcutt
On Thursday the New York City Council passed Intro. 289 — requiring the city Department of Transportation create a map showing conditions affecting bike lanes — including obstructions caused by street construction, maintenance or repair, weather, and other hazards.
New York City has expanded its bike network to over 1,500 miles of bike lanes, including hundreds of miles of protected lanes.
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July 26, 2023 by Kathryn Brenzel
Four buildings on East 17th Street are up grabs — and a reimagining.
The buyer of a 12-story medical building offered by Mount Sinai Beth Israel could convert the property to luxury condos, just as the nearby former Cabrini Medical Center was transformed into a 223-unit high-end complex, now called Gramercy Square.
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July 23, 2023
On the July 23, 2023 episode of City Watch on WBAI 99.5 FM, Host Jeff Simmons focused on Rikers Island with guests: New York City Councilmember Carlina Rivera; Reuven Blau, reporter at The City; and, Graham Rayman, reporter at the New York Daily News.
Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-simmons-893374819/city-watch-with-carlina-rivera-graham-rayman-reuven-blau
July 17, 2023 by Rob Abruzzese
July 13, 2023 By Carlina Rivera and Sonal Jessel
Thursday’s passage of lead-related legislation at City Council moves us closer toward ending exposure to lead and lead poisoning in New York City. Despite decades of significant advances, and the fact that childhood lead poisoning is completely preventable, too many children are still exposed to lead, and progress has plateaued.
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June 23, 2023, published by Anthony Donovan
On a beautiful day outside NYC City Hall, City Council Member Carlina Rivera sparked the good size crowd with enthusiasm, conviction and truth telling about why we need to welcome the missions of Veterans For Peace and Move the Money. With the insignia of NY City Council emblazoned on the parchment being awarded, she read aloud NYC’s encouragement for the voyage of
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June 24, 2023, published by Scott Axelrod
Some of the most familiar sounds of New York City might start sounding a bit different if a new bill passes.
A bill reintroduced by Councilwomen Carlina Rivera (D-Lower East Side) and Gale Brewer (D-Upper West Side), would lower the siren sounds of emergency vehicles by 30 decibels, down to 90 decibels,
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Yesterday, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, Manhattan Deputy Borough President Keisha Sutton James, Council Member Carlina Rivera, former Council Member Rosie Mendez, Community Board 6 Chair Kyle Athayde, Ms. Wheelchair New York 2023 Khalia Hayslett, and community members cut the ribbon on a $5.05 million renovation of Bellevue South Park in Manhattan.
“I’m so excited to celebrate the renovation of Bellevue South Park, which has so many amenities for the neighborhood to enjoy – new play equipment, a reconstructed basketball court, and a permanent dog run,”
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