March 16th, 2018 – Weekly News Roundup

Council Speaker Corey Johnson pushes $2B affordable housing plan for seniors - Daily News

On Land Use, Johnson Promises 'Deference' to Members But 'No Veto' - Gotham Gazette

Community Board Recommends Zoning Protections For 14th Street Tech Hub Plan - CityLand

Construction begins on Snøhetta-designed hotel on Roosevelt Island - Curbed NY

Thousands of Serial Traffic Violators in New York City Go Unpunished - Wall Street Journal

M.T.A. Violated Law Omitting Elevators in Station Upgrade, Prosecutors Say - The New York Times

Permits Filed For Massive Condominiums At 1299 3rd Avenue - NY YIMBY

Breaking Down the City’s Rezoning Process - The New York Times

City Downsizes Plan For UES Marine Transfer Station - Patch

The Great Roman Pizza Master You’ve Never Heard Of Opens Yorkville Shop - Grub Street