Coney Island receives $1 million from New York City for revitalization project
Coney Island Set for Revitalization with $1 Million Investment On Sunday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced plans to revitalize Coney Island through a $1 million investment from the city, facilitated by a new business improvement district. This substantial funding could become available as soon as July, following Mayor Mamdani completing necessary paperwork during his visit to […]
Revitalization of higher education brings optimism as students resist in 2025
As we near the end of this year, it’s easy to feel a sense of disappointment. There’s been plenty to ruminate on, especially with the unrest on campuses and the rising ideological divisions at some top universities. However, as a university president, I view this season of Christmas—a time for reflection, renewal, and, yes, hope—as […]
CFO of Detroit riverfront revitalization project charged with embezzling $40M
The man who for many years managed the finances of the organization that transformed Detroit’s riverfront into a popular tourist attraction was indicted Wednesday on charges of embezzling tens of millions of dollars. According to a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court, William Smith routinely used the money he received from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy […]