Alec Schierenbeck

“I want to be sure we're moving with the urgency that New Yorkers deserve. Because people are in the balance.” Thanks to @theNYHC for hosting Sideya Sherman today to discuss her path to NYC Planning and the work ahead tackling the city’s affordability crisis.

This morning, I visited 1727 Amsterdam Ave, a site I hope will soon become 200 affordable and supportive homes and a community center. Grateful for @CMShaunAbreu’s partnership on this critical project.

3Ls: @NYCPlanning is hiring a graduating law student! It’s a thrilling time to work at DCP. Under Mayor Mamdani and Chair Sherman, New York City is crafting ambitious plans for a more affordable and vibrant city. Learn more here: cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/agency-att…

What does SEQR reform really mean? If communities say yes to housing and infrastructure, we let them build. Let's break it down:

A new era starts now! We're thrilled to welcome Sideya Sherman as our Director and Chair of the City Planning Commission. She’s ready to lead our work planning for a fairer, more affordable city for all New Yorkers.

In the midst of New York’s current housing crisis, if you can’t build on the parking lot at 375 Lafayette, then where can you build?

@megzwy @NYHTC Congrats! Fantastic news.

So honored to be stepping into the role of Political Director at @NYHTC! Working alongside this team has already brought some of the most meaningful partnerships and wins of my career, and I couldn’t be more excited to continue fighting for our members.

@turbovax Falconry-based tourism about to nosedive

Catchy song tho it must be said

Thoughts and prayers to James Dolan when Abu Dhabi pulls the Chris Helmsorth ad that runs 50 times every Knicks game

A surprise sendoff for @DanGarodnick on his final day leading NYC Planning 🎉 From City of Yes to neighborhood plans across the borough, his leadership helped move our city toward a more affordable future. Thank you, Dan!

Brilliant move by @regionalplan! crainsnewyork.com/people/rpa-nam…

Faster public review isn’t just for housing, climate resilience projects qualify too! A proposed expansion of Saw Mill Creek Marsh Park will start a 90-day ELURP today — far shorter than the standard 7 months. Learn more at the City Planning Commission review session at 1 pm.

“If we want a truly affordable city, it can’t just be a promise for a few ZIP codes — it has to be a reality everywhere,” @NYCMayor Mamdani said in a statement. “I’m encouraged to see this project advancing.”

Welcome Sideya Sherman, our next Director and Chair of the City Planning Commission! With deep experience advancing equity and opportunity, she will bring a strong commitment to housing affordability and helping New Yorkers thrive across our city's neighborhoods.

Faster affordable housing delivery starts now! 351 Powers Ave in Mott Haven is the FIRST project to use ELERP — the expedited public review process that voters approved in November. nytimes.com/2026/02/20/nyr…

Mamdani deputy mayor for housing Leila Bozorg is announcing a new affordable housing project in the Bronx that'll be the first-ever use of the Expedited Land-Use Review Procedure, a sped-up, 90-day review created by the housing ballot questions youtube.com/live/07xQmR7L6…

@ReynosoBrooklyn This is a beautiful tribute. May his memory be a blessing.

I buried my father yesterday. My dad was joy, pure and simple. I try to live by his example. Spreading love isn't just a lyric or slogan; it's a reminder of the responsibility we have to help lift each other, always. It didn't matter what room my father walked into, he would bring light into darkness. I don't think it was intentional; it's just who he was at his core. I don't want to be sad, because I want to celebrate him, but he's going to have to wait for that. I'm in his small country town in the Dominican Republic, where hundreds of people have come to pay respects. All with stories of his jokes and how he could never take anything seriously. Everyone fighting about who he was closest to, who loved him most.Everyone sad, but there were ripples of laughter all throughout, because all the memories were rooted in happiness and his foolishness. My father wasn't without struggle. He wasn't without feelings of sadness or anxiety. But in his stubborn way he masked it, always taught to suppress his emotions by culture and tradition. A lot of folks will never know the weight people carry. I just hope that his wasn't too heavy and that through time I helped lessen the load. Paying him back for the life he gave me, the peace he kept for me. Gracias papi, te amo. Tu hijo.

In a city that moves a mile a minute, it shouldn’t take two years to get an affordable home through environmental review! Watch @NYCMayor stand with @GovKathyHochul to support streamlining state SEQR rules so we can deliver homes to New Yorkers faster & drive housing costs down.

Simpler environmental review ➡️ homes get built faster! A proposed building in Corona, Queens with nearly 120 homes is entering public review months earlier than it otherwise would have, thanks to Green Fast Track. Learn more at today's City Planning Commission meeting at 1 pm.

Inbox: Stanley Richards, who fought for the recently-revived Just Home housing project for formerly incarcerated folks is about to be named Department of Corrections Commissioner. Here's what he told me about the connection between housing and the justice system last year:

@badler Have shoveled twice today and you’d barely know it. There’s a lot of blowing snow. I’d say wait till it’s done.

What’s the best practice shovel now and again tomorrow? Shovel now then salt? Just wait til it’s all done and do it tomorrow?