Daily Archives: June 11, 2015

Governor Cuomo Announces Major Deegan Expressway Construction Time to be Shortened by Two Years

New Project Completion Time is 2017 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the rehabilitation timeline of the Major Deegan Expressway (Interstate 87) in the Bronx will be shortened by approximately two years, enabling the $133 million project to be completed in 2017. “The Major Deegan Expressway is crucial to both the Bronx and the thousands…

Testimony of Borough President Diaz RE: Rent Guidelines Board Hearing of June 11, 2015

I testify to urge that the Rent Guidelines Board consider a rent freeze for tenants when it votes on the proposed 2015 increases. I was heartened last year when the Rent Guidelines Board approved a historically low rent increase. This was a first step in the right direction for our City by keeping the increase…