Public expectations of New York City Local Government

In a city where people develop strong emotional and physical attachments to the communities, it is difficult not to be concerned about the services provided by the government. The Williamsburg Park in Brooklyn promised by Mayor Bill De Blasio's administration has not been built, sparking outrage amongst residents of that community. The park was initially said to have been a part of a deal in 2005 to construct residential buildings along the waterfront, within 28 acres of space. Hundreds of residents rallied at city hall on Thursday 12th about the broken promises of the government, and in hopes that the project could resume. The warehouse fire that occurred within parts of the park in February has caused a revival of the case. Councilman Steve Levin says "A promise is a promise" backing up the hundreds that rallied at City Hall. Residents are hoping Mayor De Blasio can strike a deal with corporations to complete the construction of the park and the residential condos.













Picture source: NYtimes

In News, The city has also allocated $15million to the construction of flood prevention barricades round Lower Manhattan. The city is taking serious measures to prevent future flooding like Hurricane sandy did in 2012. Majority of the Battery Park financial area were flooded including the train stations, parks, ferry station, and a number of other important places. Many residential houses were also flooded as power outage spread across the city, which accounted for perhaps one of the costly storms.

Above: flooded Battery Park tunnel entrance

A sum of $8 million plus $6.75 million were allocated from capital budget, that goes towards the the construction of flood protection in Battery Park and massive flood protection in Lower Manhattan respectively. An effort that might reduce the cost of rebuilding in the aftermath of future storms in New York city.