Rezoning will create new affordable housing for thousands of New Yorkers
City Hall, December 21, 2009 – At today’s Stated Council meeting, the members of the City Council will vote on important land use legislation to rezone the Western Rail Yards in Western Manhattan and rezone 31 acres of Williamsburg’s Broadway Triangle in Brooklyn. Additionally, the Council will vote on legislation to:
Strengthen the City’s gun laws by increasing penalties for selling a toy gun by 500 percent
Improve local community input on New York City parks by requiring that park conservancies have at least one board member who lives in the Council district the park is located
Improve communication and notification procedures surrounding major transportation projects by requiring the Department of Transportation or other city agencies to notify affected Council Members and Community Boards
Help small businesses by easing licensing requirements for businesses with arcade games
Co-name 70 thoroughfares and public places throughout the City
The Council will also vote to override three mayoral vetoes.
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