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The article reflects on the budget and employee reduction scheme implemented by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in New York City. Bloomberg has urged for the implementation of the scheme after a week announcement of the development of their new programs for the public. The scheme aims to address the growing economic recession in the country.

The article reports on the changes to the 125th Street Rezoning Plan in New York City. The modifications to the rezoning plan of the city has passed through two City Council committees, despite of the substantiality of some of the changes. In addition, the plan has been presented as a way to preserve and improve 125th Street.

The article reports on the approval of the 125th Street Rezoning by the City Council's zoning and franchises sub-committee on April 15, 2008 in Harlem. According to the author, the proposed street rezoning which was recommended by Councilwoman Inez Dickens includes a significant change. Furthermore, the author cited Councilman Tony Avella as the only one who voted against the proposed rezoning.

The article reports on the congestion pricing plan proposed by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. According to the article, the proposal would charge an $8 toll to all drivers entering Manhattan central business district of New York City. The plan's goal is to reduce the number of vehicles on the street and hence improve air quality and lessen the negative impact on the environment.

The article reports on the effort of the Black community in Harlem, New York City, to preserve the buildings or any structures that are of significance to the Black culture with the impending 125th Street rezoning. According to the article, the community proposed to landmark a number of buildings to protect from being demolished. Details on the controversy over the proposal are further discussed.

The article focuses on the "Rezoning Harlem," a 40-minute documentary film released by the Community Media Advocacy and the Urban Environment of the Hunter College in New York. "Rezoning Harlem" follows several community activists during the public review process for the rezoning of the 125th Street in Harlem. Natasha Florentino, one of the film's directors, claims that the film intends to educate members of the Harlem community about the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure.

The article reports on the approval of Willets Point and Hunters Point South project by the city council in Queens, New York. The said project will bring a total of over 5,000 units of affordable housing and thousands of temporary and permanent jobs. According to Eric Gioia, city councilman, the development scheme is a manifestation that despite the dire economic situation, affordable housing can still be created.

The article reports that the changes to the controversial 125th Street Rezoning Plan are now entering the public review process in New York City. It states that in April 2008, the City Council has approved the rezoning amidst of very vocal community opposition. According to the City Charter, certain types of changes to approved plans require a public review process.

The article reports on the plan of the Coalition to Save Harlem to make a massive demonstration against the controversial 125th Street Rezoning Plan in Harlem, New York City. The event's planners explained that the demonstration aims to show that the plan should be designed by the people of Harlem. The Coalition advocates for a Comprehensive Development Plan that truly addresses affordable housing and improve the quality of live of the people.

The article offers information on the 125th Street rezoning proposal, which has been modified by the City Planning Commission in New York. The proposal has received rough criticism from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Community Board 10, Harlem residents and even a few city planning commissioners.

The article reports on the approval of 125th Street Rezoning Plan by the City Planning Commission (CPC) on March 10, 2008 in Harlem, New York City. According to Amanda Burden, chairman of CPC, the plan is comprehensive which is expected to maintain and enhance Harlem's unique and varied character as Harlem's Main Street. Burden added that the rezoning will preserve brownstone blocks and encourage mixed-use development.