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As a member of the City Planning Commission, the Public Advocate’s Office is an active player in the city’s land use and zoning decisions. We advocate for sensible development that brings prosperity to our communities by creating more affordable housing, jobs and business opportunities to New York City residents.

Letter from Public Advocate de Blasio to City Planning Regarding AIDS Memorial

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has sent the following letter to New York City Planning Commissioner Amanda Burden in support of an AIDS Memorial at the former St. Vincent’s campus:

Statement from Public Advocate de Blasio on the Flushing Commons Project

“To make New York City more affordable we need to require that any development receiving City benefits builds apartments that working New Yorkers can afford to live in.