New York City’s financial outlook is bleaker than the pared-down budget indicates. Broadway will remain closed for the rest of the year, indoor dining is delayed indefinitely, office leasing is tanking, and no one can say when (or if) tourism will return. So where does New York City turn when cash is desperately needed? Ticketing […]
Physical Distancing Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars
New York City’s nightlife is a defining feature of what makes this city so unique and special. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit this sector the hardest, putting these cultural and social institutions at risk. Until a robust restaurant recovery plan is built, there are strict guidelines that must be followed. Despite the Governor’s May […]
Master Streets Plan Bill in New York City
In October the Master Streets plan bill was passed in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the master plan into law on November 19th. The Master Streets Plan Bill in New York City is structured as a continuing series of plans with the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) having to issue new master […]
Election Day Ballot Propositions
November 5th, 2019 is Election Day in New York City, although the only citywide race on the is the one for Public Advocate (Incumbent Democrat Jumaane Williams against Republican Councilman Joe Borelli), there are several ballot propositions which would amend the New York City Charter which City residents need to be aware of: Elections Establish […]
CHAOS ON THE CITY STREETS? ITS NOT E-COMMERCE, NY TIMES, ITS POOR PLANNING AND MISGUIDED POLICY
In its October 27th, 2019 article, 1.5 Million Packages a Day: The Internet Brings Chaos to N.Y. Streets, the New York Times essentially blamed the disorder and unsafe chaos of the City’s streets on commerce and deliveries rather than examine its root causes. Let’s get this straight, The City’s failure to adequately plan for deliveries […]