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The rate increase, National Grid argues, is necessary for maintaining service as safe and reliable for customers. But environmentalists question adding gas hookups and revamping the system when New York is supposed to be phasing out polluting fossil fuels, as mandated by the state’s landmark climate law.
The plan will allow for new residential development around two incoming MetroNorth stations in Morris Park and Parkchester/Van Nest. It includes “critical modifications” to respond to locals concerns about retaining neighborhood character, according to local Councilmember Kristy Marmorato.
The Affordable Connectivity Program, which offered up to $30 a month towards broadband service for low-income and other eligible households, ran out of funds early this summer.
With more than 37,000 units converted to the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, tenants weighed in on the model that’s brought the housing authority $13.2 billion worth of repairs, so far.
A Notice of Vote was sent to residents at Hylan Houses this month, making the complex the fifth public housing development asked to vote on the future of their homes. The 30-day voting period is expected to begin on Nov. 13.
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“The greatest threat to Windsor Terrace’s character is not new development, but the status quo. If we continue to resist growth, we risk becoming an enclave accessible only to the wealthy, losing the diverse, family-friendly essence that makes our neighborhood special.”
Los cambios en la fórmula de financiación municipal de los programas de educación de adultos han dejado a algunas organizaciones comunitarias con décadas de experiencia sin contratos para seguir impartiendo sus clases—por el momento. Seis organizaciones que no recibieron financiación informaron de listas de espera con miles de personas.
Legal service providers who aid tenants through the city’s Anti-Harassment Tenant Protection (AHTP) program say their efforts are being diminished by recent city contract cuts, which saw their funding for the next three years slashed by more than $25 million.
Changes to the city’s funding formula for adult education programs have left some community organizations with decades of experience without contracts to continue their classes—for the time being. Six organizations that weren’t funded reported waiting lists with thousands of people.
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