Mark Levine Archives - Page 10 of 12

Washington Heights Comes Together To Denounce Date

The diverse community of Washington Heights will come together today to denounce hate following an incident on Monday, where two Yeshiva University students were threatened and told to remove their yarmulkes. Continue reading

Upper West Side Landmarked Theater Retail Conversion Moves Forward

Last fall, the New York Times broke the news that the landmarked Metro Theater on the Upper West Side would become a Planet Fitness. Now applications have officially been filed to convert the 1930s Art Deco theater at 2626 Broadway into retail.Continue reading

Harlem Council Member Levine And Others Tour Harlem School

Next week, City Council Member Mark Levine will join New York City Deputy Mayor Richard Buery on a tour of the pre-k program at PS 153 in West Harlem. Continue reading

Harlem Council Member Levine And Others Demand Lower Income Apartments And Inclusionary Housing

The City Council held its first day of hearings Tuesday on mandatory inclusionary housing, a major citywide policy that will mandate affordable units in all new developments planned on rezoned land. Continue reading

Harlem’s Levine And Others To Hold Landlord Accountable For Dangerous Conditions

Elected officials and advocates rallied in front of buildings run by Durst-owned BCB Management in upper Manhattan to show support for rent-stabilized tenants living under dangerous conditions.Continue reading

Landlord’s Campaign To Displace Rent-Stabilized Tenants In Harlem

On Saturday, January 30, elected officials, tenants, and tenant advocates from Pa'lante Harlem will rally in front of 3147 and 3149 Broadway in an effort to highlight the predatory behavior of the building’s owner, BCB Property Management. Continue reading

What You Should Know About Your Tap Water Uptown

By Mark Levine On the eve of a record-setting snowstorm, residents across Upper Manhattan experienced brown water flowing through their taps. Continue reading

Levine: Parks Committee Chair Mark Levine Hails New Parks Funding

Safety and maintenance are the foundations of a truly open and thriving parks system. It’s welcome news that the Mayor has proposed an increase in vitally needed funding for additional PEP officers in his preliminary budget proposal. Continue reading

Uptown Community Members Rally To Save Closing Supermarket

Today, uptown elected officials and community members will rally in an effort to save a desperately needed supermarket vital to the well-being of the neighborhood.

Harlem Council Member Mark Levine On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

By Council Member Mark Levine Too many of those who stand to benefit the most from medical marijuana will face the highest barriers to access. Continue reading

Here, Here, Harlem Officials Call For City Wide Ferry Plan Expansion In Harlem

Today, elected officials, community leaders and transportation advocates reiterated their call for ferry service along the Hudson River.Continue reading

Harlem’s CB 9 Votes For Broadway Road Diet In Harlem

Community Board 9 voted last night to approve DOT’s plan for safety improvements along Broadway in West Harlem Streetsblog reported. Continue reading

Joint Statement On Air Quality From Council Member Levine and State Senator Espaillat

In a joint statement below from Harlem council member Mark Levine and State Senator Adriano Espaillat on the air quality test results at the North River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Continue reading

DOT Weakened Riverside Drive Plan For CB 9 [Updated]

DOT watered down and delayed an already half-hearted plan to make Riverside Drive safer for walking in deference to opposition from Community Board 9 in Harlem.Continue reading

East Harlem Volunteers Awarded For Parks Service

On December 2, Partnerships for Parks hosted the It's My Park Awards Reception to honor parks volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to their local parks through service, advocacy and collaboration. Continue reading