Tag: housing-crisis

Divided support in Queens: City Council approves Mayor Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan despite opposition from half of Queens Council members

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Dec. 6, 2024 By Colum Motherway Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial zoning reform plan, “City of Yes,” was approved by the New York City Council on Thursday, Dec. 5, with a 31-20 vote. The approval marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to address its ongoing housing crisis, though it remains highly contentious, particularly…