June 21, 2019 – Weekly News Roundup

June 21st, 2019

The Empty Storefront Crisis and the End of the American Dream - The New York Times

NYCHA scraps east side tower plan in face of boro prez lawsuit - The City

"Their [Housing officials] goal is to allow more market-rate apartments on the site in an effort to raise more money for the cash-strapped Housing Authority.

June 14, 2019 – Weekly News Roundup

June 14th, 2019

De Blasio and City Council reach agreement on $92.8 billion budget - City & State

Mayor, City Council reach $92.8B budget deal - Crain's

Rezonings Carry Opportunities and Risks for Low-Income Seniors - City Limits

City Fills Second Ave Bike Lane Gap Near Queensboro Bridge - Patch

Architectural artifacts from two demolished 1909 Upper East Side mansions will be for sale - 6SqFt

"The French Renaissance-style mirror-image limestone mansions at 107 and 109 East 79th Street were originally built in 1909 for Edith T. Martin and Alice Martin McCoon.