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Hudson Square

October 19, 2012

Board Wants to Trim Building Heights in Hudson Square Rezoning Plan

A CB2 resolution demands a new recreation center and lower maximum building heights.

Williamsburg

October 12, 2012

Advocates Demand Inclusionary Housing Provision at Broadway Triangle

The private developments on the Williamsburg-Bed Stuy border should be rezoned, activists say.

Midtown East

October 11, 2012

Midtown East Rezoning Could Pay for Transit Improvements, Officials Say

Fees paid by developers could go to eliminating congestion in Grand Central and other stations.

Hudson Square

October 08, 2012

Locals Push Trinity to Ensure More Open Space in Hudson Square Plan

Some residents believe Trinity Real Estate needs to offer more park space in its rezoning plan.

Williamsburg

October 04, 2012

City Denies Local Group Rights to Develop Long-Vacant Grenpoint Hospital

The city denied a group that has fought decades for the vacant property.

DUMBO

October 02, 2012

Brooklyn Bridge Park Plans to Breathe New Life into Empire Store Warehouses

After over 50 years of vacancy, plans are in the works to develop the Empire Store warehouses.

Greenpoint

October 01, 2012

Mediterranean Restaurant Heads to Newtown Creek's Edge

The cafe will open on Commercial Street near Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.

Bushwick

September 20, 2012

New Development to Offer Bushwick 'Best Rents in a Long Time'

A 31-unit building slated for Broadway will bring affordable housing and a Dollar Tree.

Greenwich Village

September 20, 2012

City Plans Competition to Help Fix Pier 40 and Downtown Waterfront

The city is seeking "innovative" ideas to save crumbling underwater structures.

Greenpoint

September 13, 2012

Residential Rezoning on McGuinness Blvd Approved by Community Board

A developer plans to erect an eight-story mixed use building on the Greenpoint block.

Long Island City

September 05, 2012

Luxury Long Island City Waterfront High-Rise Nears Completion

One of the largest buildings in Hunters Point has just reached its maximum height.

Astoria

August 27, 2012

Massive Housing Complex Among Plans for Astoria Waterfront

The Astoria Cove project would bring 1,800 housing units to the waterfront in Astoria.

Kingsbridge

August 23, 2012

Bronx Borough President Backs Ice Rink Plan for Kingsbridge Armory

Ruben Diaz Jr. endorsed the nine-rink ice center over a plan for a shopping and entertainment complex.

Lower East Side

August 22, 2012

SPURA Development Plan on Lower East Side Gets City Planning Approval

The multi-block development is making its way through the city's land-use reveiw process.

Long Island City

August 17, 2012

Floating Beer Garden Dropping Anchor in Long Island City

A LIC company is planning to turn an old ferry into a floating beer garden by next summer.