All articles tagged with #public hearings
Originally Published 7 days ago — by The New York Times
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of NYC appointed Dina Levy as the head of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and announced plans to hold public hearings for renters to voice concerns about poor living conditions, emphasizing his focus on housing issues.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC Sports
The D.C. Council is close to approving an adjusted stadium deal with the Washington Commanders, with a vote expected soon after public hearings in late July, aiming for the stadium to open by 2030, potentially without the team being pressured to change its name.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WABC-TV
The MTA is holding final public hearings on the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan south of Central Park, with the plan set to take effect in mid-June. Most private car drivers would pay a congestion fee of at least $15, with exemptions for emergency vehicles and discounts for low-income residents. The plan has faced criticism from the FDNY, but MTA Chairman Janno Lieber stated that they are committed to the vision while considering feedback. Two hearings are scheduled for Monday, with options to attend in person, watch via livestream, or submit written comments until March 11.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
New Yorkers are set to voice their opinions on the proposed $15 congestion toll to enter Midtown Manhattan, with public hearings beginning soon. Essential workers, including an FDNY paramedic and an NYPD officer, are calling for toll exemptions, citing the financial burden and inflexible shift patterns. Meanwhile, a Staten Island teacher expresses concerns about potential traffic overflow due to the toll, while some subway commuters approve of the toll's potential to fund subway improvements.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WJXT News4JAX
Two private insurance companies in Florida, Castle Key Insurance and Amica Mutual Insurance Company, are seeking approval for average rate increases of over 53% for specific types of policies, such as condo owner and dwelling fire policies. The companies attribute the proposed hikes to severe storm losses, increased rebuilding costs, and inflation. Despite recent property insurance reforms, Florida continues to have the highest home insurance rates in the US. Public hearings will be held to review the rate increase requests.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WCVB Boston
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that hearings for dozens of individuals accused of purchasing sex in a high-end brothel ring bust will be open to the public, promoting transparency and accountability. More than two dozen suspects are accused of buying sex at brothels in Cambridge and Watertown. The decision comes after a clerk magistrate ruled that the hearings should be open to the media. The case involves alleged customers from various professions who paid for membership and high rates for prostitution services. The hearing dates have not been set, and the case began when federal investigators arrested three people accused of running the brothels out of a network of apartments in the Boston area and Virginia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NorthJersey.com
NJ Transit is proposing a 15% fare hike, the first in nine years, with 3% annual increases thereafter, to address a looming fiscal deficit. The proposal aims to maintain current service levels for the next fiscal year and includes $44 million in internal cost reductions and $52 million in revenue enhancements. State aid is expected to remain unchanged, and the fare hike could generate about $106.6 million in revenue. Public hearings will be held to gather feedback, and the proposal will go before NJ Transit’s board for a vote after the comment period ends on March 8.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Boston.com
Attorneys for alleged clients of a Greater Boston brothel network are arguing against public access to their initial hearings, stating that it would subject the accused to humiliation and potential career and personal repercussions. They assert that the accused are entitled to privacy at this early stage in the proceedings and that public hearings should remain the exception rather than the rule. The Supreme Judicial Court has delayed the initial hearings and requested the clerk-magistrate to justify her decision to open the hearings to the public.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ukrinform
The International Court of Justice is holding public hearings on the case of Ukraine v. Russia, focusing on Russia's violation of conventions on financing terrorism and racial discrimination. Ukraine will speak on June 12, and Russia on June 14. The charges against Russia include providing weapons to illegal armed groups, shooting down MH-17, shelling residential areas, and discrimination against Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar communities. The Court's decision is expected in about 6 months.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
Emotions ran high during a public hearing on California's reparations task force, with some attendees expressing the depths of their emotions about how slavery has impacted them generations later. While some have tried to go beyond the allotted two minutes to speak, others have talked over others, and some have broken the rules and spoken in person and then called in to speak a second time. The task force will present its recommendations for reparations in the state by July 1.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WABC-TV
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board is considering a 15.75% rent increase for two-year leases in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments, which would be the largest increase in decades. The board will hold public hearings before setting the maximum allowed rent increase on new leases for the coming year. While this increase only applies to rent-stabilized housing, it's unclear how it will affect unstabilized rental apartments. Several groups representing renters spoke out against the potential sharp increase, while the Rent Stabilization Association cited inflation and rising costs for landlords as factors.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KELOLAND.com
South Dakota's Board of Education Standards voted 5-2 to implement new social studies standards starting Fall 2025, despite opposition from educators and school boards. The proposed standards have been controversial due to concerns about age appropriateness, rote memorization, and the amount of standards. The seven-member board, appointed by the governor, faced criticism for lacking certification to teach or be an administrator in an accredited school in South Dakota. The new standards will be implemented over a two-year process.