Furthering his goal to bring experienced leadership to Westchester County government, County Executive George Latimer has appointed Blanca Lopez as commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Planning, Susan Darling has been named chief planner, Leonard Gruenfeld has been named program director for community development, and Craig Lader was named director of transportation planning. […]
New Community Board 8 Chair Promises 'Timely' Meetings, 'New Chapter' - Upper East Side, NY - Elections were held last week for key seats on the Upper East Side's Community Board including for the board chair.
UES 94th Street Rezone Gets Mixed Review At Community Presentation - Upper East Side, NY - Many welcomed the more than 100 affordable units at a proposed mid-block Yorkville tower. Others said it would destroy the neighborhood.
The city Department of Transportation's plans include a new bus lane and a protected bike line between E. 59th St. and E. 96th St. The plans are a first step in an overhaul of the avenue between the East Village and East Harlem.