NYC Council releases 'downtown' Staten Island plan, with a dash of Jersey envy — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nyc-council-releases-downtown-staten-island-plan-with-a-dash-of-jersey-envyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. NYC Council releases plan for 5,000 apartments on Staten Island's North Shorehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nyc-council-releases-downtown-staten-island-plan-with-a-dash-of-jersey-envyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/nyc-council-releases-downtown-staten-island-plan-with-a-dash-of-jersey-envy#u86898Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:57:26 +0000The NYC Council has released a plan to build over 5,000 apartments on Staten Island's North Shore, drawing inspiration from nearby New Jersey. The plan aims to rezone large sections of the area and promote growth. The proposal is seen as a significant development for the borough, with residents looking to the future and saying goodbye to the 'status quo'.Why it mattersThe plan is part of a larger effort to revitalize Staten Island's North Shore and bring new housing and economic opportunities to the area. The borough has been looking to develop its North Shore for years, wi