More Housing for Long Island City, A Look at the 2025 NYC Ballot, and Hurricane Relief for Jamaicans

More housing and jobs are coming to Long Island City. The City Council voted today to approve the OneLIC plan that will update zoning laws to allow for more businesses and apartments to be built. City Council estimates that OneLIC will create over 14,000 new housing units and jobs along with over 3.5 million square feet of commercial space. Election season is upon us. WFUV’s reporters are looking into what New Yorkers will see on the ballot. Today, WFUV’s Sienna Reinders explains proposal 2, which fast-tracks affordable housing. Yesterday afternoon, the category 5 storm, Hurricane Melissa, made landfall in Jamaica and caused tremendous damage to houses, roads and other key infrastructure all across the island. A New York City based foundation, JAHJAH, or Jamaicans Abroad Helping Jamaicans At Home, is collecting money and resources for those impacted. WFUV’s Frank Spicuzza spoke with the founder to hear more about how they’re helping the victims. WFUV’s Strike a Chord public service campaign highlights local non profits. This season’s campaign focuses on organizations that promote environmental justice. Uptown Boogie and Healthy Project is a nonprofit with a focus on the food cycle and providing food accessibility to New Yorkers. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen sits down with the organization’s founder, Judith Desire to hear more about its work. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Frank Spicuzza Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker