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Developments across New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and the surrounding market that materially affect buyers, sellers, renters, and owners.
The City Council approved measures tied to the 25th anniversary of 9/11 alongside bills addressing recurring dog-waste complaints, notice for disruptive transportation work, outdoor lighting at certain homes, retailer licensing, food warnings, and cultural preservation.
Council Speaker Julie Menin has asked Guastavino’s ownership to meet on a durable agreement covering public access, signage and security at the East 59th Street plaza. The request follows allegations of restricted access and private use of the City-owned space.
The New York City Council announced $1 million in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget for free student visits and expanded education programs at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, with an emphasis on eighth-grade classes.
New York City is issuing a second wave of pied-à-terre surcharge letters after receiving preliminary state income-tax records ahead of the usual schedule. The Department of Finance has cleared 1,210 owners, while other recipients may still need to submit records by Oct. 6.
An amended complaint names Charles Lieberman as the proposed lead plaintiff in a case alleging Compass restricted public rental-listing access in New York City. Compass has previously characterized the listing approach as a common marketing strategy, and it declined to comment on the amended claims.
The City Council announced $24.4 million in capital funding to turn underutilized lots beneath the Cross Bronx Expressway at Ittner Place into new community park and green space, while launching a community-engagement study for the Park and Webster Avenue corridors.
The New York City Council has launched a Census Taskforce to inform the city’s newly established Office of the Census. The group will conduct research, outreach and feedback-gathering before issuing recommendations intended to support a complete, accurate and inclusive federal Census count.
The New York City Council has opened an investigation into the marketing and advertising practices of major prediction-market platforms and says it plans a hearing to assess whether further consumer protections are needed.
New York City homeowners are challenging the notice and exemption process used to implement a surcharge on high-value non-primary residences. The lawsuit does not contest the tax itself, but alleges that primary-residence owners were required to prove they should be excluded.
The White House has reportedly begun a new process that could seek the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, giving her three weeks to answer allegations related to mortgage documents. Cook denies wrongdoing, and any removal effort could prompt further litigation over the Federal Reserve’s independence and the standard for dismissal.
The New York City Council will hold a September hearing on e-bike and e-scooter safety, reviewing enforcement of existing laws and considering proposals concerning device sales, delivery platforms, commercial vehicles, data reporting and street design.
