Day: October 28, 2024
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NYC Mayor Adams Reveals Gansevoort Square Transformation Plan
Mayor Eric Adams announced on October 28, 2024, a transformative vision to redevelop 66,000 square feet in the heart of the Meatpacking District into Gansevoort Square, a vibrant cultural and residential hub. The plan includes the creation of 600 mixed-income housing units — half of which will be affordable without public subsidies — along with…
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Mayor Adams Unveils New Family-Building Benefits for New York City Employees, Offering Up to $10,000 for Adoption, Surrogacy, and Donor Services
Mayor Eric Adams announced a groundbreaking benefits initiative that offers non-union city employees and retirees up to $10,000 in reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donor costs. This new program—the first of its kind for any major U.S. city—aims to support family building across diverse communities, especially benefiting LGBTQ+ employees. Mayor Adams emphasized…