City inspections for cooling towers have reached a post-pandemic low, which has sparked concerns due to a current Legionnaires outbreak in Harlem resulting in three fatalities. The City Council's Land Use Committee has approved a rezoning plan intended to stimulate new housing in Midtown South, alongside a $122 million support package for the Garment District. Meanwhile, Bronx landlords worry about a rent freeze pledge from Democratic Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, and Governor Kathy Hochul's commitment to affordable housing is under review. Additionally, veterans will receive preference in affordable housing lotteries.
City inspections of buildings' cooling towers have sunk to a record post-pandemic low, raising concerns ahead of a Legionnaires outbreak in Harlem that has killed three people.
The City Council's Land Use Committee has approved a rezoning plan to encourage new housing in Midtown South, which includes a $122 million allocation to support the Garment District.
Landlords in the Bronx are concerned about a pledge from Democratic Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani to freeze rents in buildings that are rent regulated.
Governor Kathy Hochul's promise to build or preserve 100,000 units of affordable housing statewide within five years is being evaluated for its progress.
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