Weekly News Roundup – January 9, 2023

January 9th, 2023

Nurses’ Strike Ends in New York City After Hospitals Agree to Add Nurses - NY Times

Adams proposes sweeping zoning changes to convert underused office space to housing - AM NY

Hochul describes her vision of the 'New York Dream.' Now she'll have to convince lawmakers. - Politico

NYC could drop speed limits below 25 mph under Hochul proposal - Gothamist

Hochul to Unveil a $1 Billion Plan to Tackle Mental Illness in New York - NY Times

Experts say the success of Gov. Hochul’s plan to house New Yorkers with mental illness will hinge on staffing, long-term options - Gothamist

Hochul Calls MTA ‘Lifeblood’ of New York, but Transit Plans Lack Meat - The City

New York health officials warn about 'Kraken' COVID subvariant - Times Union

Mayor’s Proposed Cuts to Libraries Will Hurt New Yorkers, Leaders Say - NY Times

SCOTUS: New York gun laws can stay in place, for now - Politico

MTA to install more bike racks across city - NY1Kathy Hochul Calls for ‘Cap and Invest’ to Slash Emissions - NY Focus

Adams projects fiscal discipline in 2024 preliminary budget - City & State

Adams Unveils $103 Billion Budget as New York Faces Major Challenges - NY Times

Former Rep. Carolyn Maloney Takes Hunter College Position in NYC - NBC NY

How Finland Is Teaching a Generation to Spot Misinformation - NY Times

Grocery chain H Mart to open Upper East Side location - Real Deal
CUNY, SUNY students decry Hochul’s proposed tuition hikes - Gothamist

‘We are at our breaking point’: NYC Mayor Adams pleads with state for migrant shelter - Gothamist

Locals Find Fault With New Short-Term Rental Regulations - Our Town

NYC drug overdose deaths surged to record high in 2021 - Gothamist

Shakespeare in the Park returns with COVID-era 'Hamlet' this summer - Gothamist

Students rally as Adams drops plan for $80 million in further cuts to schools - NY1

Manhattan street pilot program puts residential trash in large containers - NY1

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