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Public Hearing This Week

NYC Civic Engagement Commission Sept 30, 2026 Public Meeting

Civic Engagement Commission

When: Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Where: 22 Reade Street, Spector Hall, New York, NY, 10007

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Public Hearing This Week

Dining Out NYC Public Hearings

Transportation

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT TO LAW, that the following proposed revocable consent has been scheduled for a public hearing by the New York City Department of Transportation. A draft copy of the revocable consent agreement(s) may be obtained at no cost by submitting a request at diningoutnyc.info/requestcopy The…

When: Oct 1, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Remote participation available (details in the notice).

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Public Hearing This Week

Shore Road Bridge over Hutchinson River Project

Transportation

Bronx County (Bronx) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), as joint lead agencies, and the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), as project sponsor and joint lead agency, have made available the Draft Design Report (DDR) / NEPA Draft…

When: Oct 1, 2026, 6:00 PM ET

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NYC Rule: Open for Comment Open

Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 12 of Title 68 of the Rules of the City of New York Regarding the Fair Fares NYC Program

Human Resources Administration

Public hearing: Oct 19, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

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