Community Boards

Adams Community Relations Chief Lobbied for Developers — and Local Leaders Are Aghast

May 9, 2022, 10:27 a.m.May 9, 2022, 10:27 a.m.

Fred Kreizman worked for mega-lobbyist Capalino and Associates on behalf of condo, warehouse and shelter developers until Eric Adams was inaugurated. Now he’s in charge of the mayor’s office that interacts with community boards and local concerns.

Deliveristas

Hub for Gig Workers, Community Board Diversity Top Manhattan BP To-Do List

Feb. 3, 2022, 7:44 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:19 p.m.

Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to create a “resource center” where deliveristas and other independent contractors can work, recharge and get information on everything from wage theft to health care.

Government

Albany Readies to Renew Remote Meeting Option for New York Government Bodies

Jan. 13, 2022, 4:46 p.m.Jan. 13, 2022, 4:46 p.m.

With a law allowing Zoom sessions expiring even as omicron spreads, Gov. Kathy Hochul has a bill on her desk that would virtual sessions for as long as pandemic emergency lasts.

Community Boards

COVID-Concerned Community Boards Ready to Break State Law to Keep Online Meetings

Aug. 19, 2021, 8:05 p.m.Aug. 20, 2021, 3:13 p.m.

As cases of the Delta variant rise, community board leaders are urging city and state officials to re-suspend rules requiring in-person sessions. Under state open meeting law, any member Zooming in must allow the public to them — in person.

Civic Newsroom

Borough Presidents’ Offices Are Up for Grabs. Here’s Why NYC’s Mini-Mayors Matter

April 28, 2021, 9:25 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:44 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know about borough presidents and how they can help you. They’re more than just cheerleaders — ask former Brooklyn ‘Beep’ Marty Markowitz

Civic Newsroom

Do You Know Who to ‘Yell’ at in New York City Government?

April 20, 2021, 6:02 p.m.June 7, 2021, 9:45 p.m.

Knowing how to solve a problem on your block or in your community often means knowing who has the power to fix it — and how to get their attention. As the big citywide primary approaches, here’s a look at how to tap officer holders to get things done.

The Bronx

Staff Complaints Prompt Calls for Misconduct Training for Community Board

Aug. 10, 2020, 8:44 p.m.Aug. 10, 2020, 8:44 p.m.

Community boards, powered by volunteers, are exempt from rules requiring anti-discrimination training. Some paid employees say that needs changing.

Williamsburg

Brooklyn Community Board Considers Suspending Its 2020 Election Over Pandemic Disruptions, Sparking Backlash

June 8, 2020, 10:13 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:38 a.m.

Community Board 1, which came under fire last year for using public funds to purchase an SUV for its leadership, weighs allowing executives to remain unchallenged until next June.

Community Boards

Adams Community Relations Chief Lobbied for Developers — and Local Leaders Are Aghast

Hub for Gig Workers, Community Board Diversity Top Manhattan BP To-Do List

Albany Readies to Renew Remote Meeting Option for New York Government Bodies

COVID-Concerned Community Boards Ready to Break State Law to Keep Online Meetings

Borough Presidents’ Offices Are Up for Grabs. Here’s Why NYC’s Mini-Mayors Matter

Do You Know Who to ‘Yell’ at in New York City Government?

Staff Complaints Prompt Calls for Misconduct Training for Community Board

Brooklyn Community Board Considers Suspending Its 2020 Election Over Pandemic Disruptions, Sparking Backlash

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