Monday at 6:30 PM, the Housing & Homelessness Committee will meet.

 Agenda:

1. Presentation on Good Cause Eviction
2. Discussion of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity
3. Discussion of a resolution calling on the mayor to remove time limits on shelter stays
4. Continued discussion of tactics to increase housing affordability
5. Chair’s Report
6. Old/New Business

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Tuesday at 6:30 PM, the Land Use & Waterfront Committee will meet.

Agenda:

1. Presentation from the NYC Economic Development Corporation on its proposed repair and enhancement work at the Skyport Marina and Garage
2. Discussion regarding the FDR Drive’s future
3. Continued discussion of proposed public uses for the Water Club site at 500 East 30th Street
4. Chair’s Report
5. Old/New Business

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Thursday at 6:30 PM, the Business Affairs & Licensing Committee will meet.

Agenda:

1. Cannabis Retail Dispensary license for Tor Hamer doing business as First Love at 271 1st Avenue
2. Cannabis Retail license for 1310 E223PROPERTY NYC BRONX LLC doing business as TBD at 352 East 23rd Street
3. Roadway Cafe license for Epsilon 493 Corp. doing business as Blue Haven East at 493 3rd Avenue
4. Roadway Cafe license for LPB2 LLC doing business as LA PECORA BIANCA at 950 2nd Avenue
5. Sidewalk Cafe license for LPB2 LLC doing business as LA PECORA BIANCA at 950 2ndAvenue
6. Alteration On Premises license for LPB2 LLC doing business as La Pecora Bianca at 950 2nd Avenue
7. Method of Operation Change On Premises license for 293 3rd Cafe Inc. doing business as Seven Sins at 293 3rd Avenue
8. Renewal On Premises license for Wagamama USA2015 LLC doing business as Wagamama at 605 3rd Avenue
9. A discussion on reforming the regulations relating to cannabis retail dispensaries
10. Agenda in formation
11. Chair’s Report
12. Old/New Business

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Agendas are subject to change, so please consult the Meetings Calendar page on our website for more information and the latest agendas for upcoming meetings.

News on Congestion Pricing

As you may’ve heard, the Central Business District Tolling Program, also known as congestion pricing, is restarting on midnight on January 5, 2025.

The toll amount will depend on the type of vehicle, time of day, whether any crossing credits apply, and the method of payment. For example, passenger vehicles with E-ZPass will be charged $9 in the peak period or $2.25 overnight, once daily. Discounts or exemptions may apply to your trip – visit mta.info/discounts for more details.

E-ZPass is the best way to pay the toll. Drivers will be able to pay with their existing E-ZPass transponder and account. If you already have an E-ZPass account, make sure it is up to date with your current license plate number, to ensure you are charged the E-ZPass toll rate and receive any peak period crossing credits.

There is a series of 8 public webinars on the Congestion Relief Zone tolling program (Central Business District Tolling Program). The 60-minute webinars will educate members of the public on how the Congestion Relief Zone toll works, discounts and exemptions, and where to find more resources. One of the webinars will focus on the Low Income Discount Plan and one will focus on the Individual Disability Exemption Plan.

The webinar schedule and registration links are as follows and are linked here.

• Monday, Dec. 16 from 6 PM – 7 PM
• Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

For more information, visit congestionreliefzone.mta.info.

Public Hearing on Dining Out NYC Application in Manhattan Community District 6

There is one upcoming NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) public hearing on Dining Out NYC Applications for establishments in Manhattan Community District 6:

• Application for 380 EAST VENTURES LLC to maintain, operate, and use a roadway cafe for a term of four years adjacent to 380 3rd AVE: December 17th at 11 AM. To view the full agenda and details on how to join the hearing on Zoom, consult the official hearing notice.