To many experts, New York’s City of Yes housing plan is modest — a set of zoning changes designed to induce gradual growth in low-rise neighborhoods. But to the people who spent two years shaping the plan and navigating its fraught politics, its passage on Thursday was nothing short of a “miracle,” in the words of one City Council staffer.Crain’s spoke with 10 people closely involved in crafting the package and negotiating the last-minute compromise in the council, which produced a deal that will allow some 82,000 homes to be built over 15 years — paired with $5 billion in new spending for infrastructure and affordable housing. Despite ferocious opposition and the criminal indictment of the mayor who proposed it, New York’s most significant housing action in decades got across the finish line thanks to unlikely alliances, some political courage and unexpectedly steadfast support from Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, insiders say.“We understood the complexity of advancing a citywide proposal,” said Dan Garodnick, director of the City Planning department, “because it had never been attempted in the city’s history.”A blank-slate mayorThe core ideas of City of Yes — legalizing cottage apartments and small multifamily buildings in low-rise neighborhoods, scrapping parking mandates that deter housing, and permitting bigger buildings in dense areas — did not spring fully-formed out of Mayor Eric Adams’ head before he released the plan last year.The genesis of City of Yes, most... Continue reading at 'Crains New York'
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The 53 honorees on our list of Notable Leaders in Health Care work tirelessly across the industry to ensure the wellbeing of New Yorkers and the city overall. Here are five leaders that serve the city's hospitals, insurance companies and social services safety-net. Read the full list... Continue reading at Crains New York
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The City Council advanced but weakened Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes housing plan in a last-minute deal ratified on Thursday in two committee votes. As part of the agreement, the administration committed to spending $5 billion on affordable housing programs and infrastructure improvements.Many... Continue reading at Crains New York
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With less than a day left to reach a deal on Mayor Eric Adams’ legacy-making City of Yes housing plan, complex negotiations were continuing Wednesday afternoon ahead of a key vote on Thursday.After months of public review and combative rhetoric from supporters and detractors, the plan to loosen... Continue reading at Crains New York
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to revive congestion pricing with reduced tolls before President-elect Donald Trump has a chance to kill the program, albeit with a lower charge that likely would diminish the plan’s impact on easing Manhattan traffic.The governor is in talks with federal transit... Continue reading at Crains New York
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Nearly every corner of Queens swung toward Donald Trump and the Republican Party in Tuesday’s presidential election, a shift most pronounced in Latino and Asian enclaves. But Gregory Meeks, the powerful congressman and chair of the Queens County Democratic Party, sees “no need to panic” from... Continue reading at Crains New York
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President-elect Donald Trump didn’t win New York City last week — he collected about 30% of the votes — but he made inroads in every borough and delivered the best presidential performance for a Republican in New York City since 1992. Polls show the economy and inflation were top of mind for... Continue reading at Crains New York
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A feeling of unreality is in the air at Somos, the annual New York political confab in Puerto Rico, where attendees are keeping up their pace of frenzied schmoozing even as Donald Trump’s victory promises a turbulent new era.“We lost. What are you going to do?” shrugged one lobbyist at an... Continue reading at Crains New York
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If the presidential election is declared for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump sometime after Wednesday morning, many of New York’s leaders may learn of that result as they schmooze in hotel ballrooms or lounge by the beach.The five-day Somos Puerto Rico conference kicks off in San Juan on... Continue reading at Crains New York
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State officials are funneling hundreds of millions to community health providers as the state begins its long-awaited Medicaid experiment, which will use the public health dollars in ways they haven’t been used before.Nine regional organizations, including three in the city, are set to receive... Continue reading at Crains New York
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Brooklyn State senator Zellnor Myrie is taking steps to challenge Mayor Eric Adams for re-election in 2025, further complicating Adams’ already uncertain hopes for a second term amid sagging approval ratings.Myrie, a 37-year-old progressive, confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that he is... Continue reading at Crains New York
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A politically involved Bronx-based physician network received $29 million from a state fund formerly reserved for distressed hospitals and nursing homes, a new report found.SOMOS Community Care, a nonprofit physician network based in Kingsbridge, received funds from the Vital Access Provider... Continue reading at Crains New York
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The mayor, Israel and Democratic Party drama all lurked beneath the sunny surface. Continue reading at Crains New York
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Eric Adams’ troubles and a potential primary challenge will be front-of-mind at this year’s Somos conference. Continue reading at Crains New York
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For Dr. Juan Tapia Mendoza, a pediatrician at SOMOS Community Care, the closures can be a barrier to care in the neighborhoods he serves. Continue reading at Crains New York
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Plus:Insurance giant Empire names DeStefano president to lead NY commercial businessTeladoc revenue grows 8% in Q3 following growth of chronic care businessState announces $4M to expand mental health outpatient treatment opportunities Continue reading at Crains New York
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The VP of inclusive network sales writes about helping marketers connect with diverse audiences. Continue reading at Advertising Age
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Dave Limp, Amazon’s Senior Vice President of Devices and Services, has announced his pending retirement from the company. Limp has been with the company for nearly 14 years and, as his title suggests, oversaw Amazon’s transition into dedicated hardware devices like Kindle e-readers,... Continue reading at Engadget
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Plus: EmblemHealth, Somos ink value-based deal Northwell's Feinstein Institutes designated key aging-research center, gets $1.7M to fund pilots Covid-19 challenges Montefiore's... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York
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Pediatricians from the Somos network say input from community physicians is essential to safely reopening the city's schools. On Tuesday they unveiled a set of recommendations for city officials at... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York
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