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Education Implementing
Five specialized education models will enter pre-K classrooms for the first time, serving an expected 250 children at 26 schools in 14 districts beginning this fall.
Health Under Review
Health officials continued investigating a community cluster affecting ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075. The administration reported no associated deaths as of July 13.
Public Space Introduced
Speaker Julie Menin announced support for Romanch’s Law, which would phase out horse-drawn carriages and provide transition protections for affected workers.
Education Approved
The Council approved a school siting for an approximately 801-seat high school at 25 Wall Street on Staten Island.
Landmarks Approved
The Council approved landmark designations for the Public School 15 Annex, the Church of Saint Mary, and the Lithuanian Alliance Building.
Parks & Recreation Scheduled
NYC Parks opened registration for an August 16 evening child-care event at participating recreation centers for children ages 6–13.
Transportation Approved
A new five-year city-state program targets 50 priority corridors, five rapid-bus routes, more shelters and seating, thousands of new buses, and all-door boarding beginning in 2027.
Transportation Completed
NYC DOT completed two Manhattan bus-priority projects serving routes that carry more than 150,000 daily riders.
Land Use & Development Scheduled
Gotham FC plans to make the soccer-specific Queens stadium its permanent home beginning in 2028.
Public Space Implementing
The Yorkville ramp to the East River Esplanade reopened while work on the larger East 70th–78th Street segment continues.
Land Use & Development Hearing Held
A City Council subcommittee hearing included the Public School 15 Annex matter in Brooklyn Community District 2.