Policy

New York City

Dredging the Gowanus Canal will likely continue – regardless of the next president

Unless the EPA is completely disbanded, the future of New York’s Superfund sites should continue to improve.

Policy

A critical federal agency that helps prepare for flooding could be at risk

Most New Yorkers may not know what NOAA is, but it plays a crucial role in protecting residents from severe storms – and its fate is in the hands of the next president

Policy

Eric Adams and NYC Council power struggle reaches Albany

State legislation would prevent Charter Revision Commission proposals from knocking other proposals off the ballot, including those from City Council legislation.

Policy

Dan Garodnick says there’s nothing to fear about City of Yes

The New York City Planning director has explained and explained and explained the housing proposal.

Policy

Upstate county settles with NYCLU over mistreatment of transgender people in jails

With the state Legislature unable to pass a law mandating equitable treatment for incarcerated transgender individuals, NYCLU has taken to suing individual counties.

Policy

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NYC Council to vote on bill to banish broker fees

Council Member Chi Ossé’s legislation has faced strong opposition from real estate groups.

Energy & Environment

Progressives warn state’s plan won’t produce enough renewable energy

The New York Power Authority’s draft plan would produce 3.5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, but advocates say 15 gigawatts of clean energy is needed.

Interviews & Profiles

NYC DOT Commish Ydanis Rodríguez is staying ‘laser-focused’

Rodríguez said he’s happy to be able to move forward with Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard redesign after the city’s sudden reversal on the project.

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Immigration

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Following the asylum-seeker odyssey: a timeline

Tracking the arrival of migrants bused to New York City from the southern border, from April 2022 to now.

Policy

Eric Adams is landmarking fewer buildings than any other mayor

Village Preservation has a report on why the designations have slowed since Robert Wagner Jr.

Policy

As Adams leans on city workforce, low staffing remains a challenge for some NYC agencies

While some agencies report improvements after backfilling positions, others are still struggling with reduced staffing and vacancies, hindering the delivery of key government services.

Opinion

Opinion: NYC’s for-hire drivers are on the brink. Let’s give them a lifeline.

The city’s excessive insurance requirements are bankrupting taxi and rideshare drivers.

Sponsored Content

Second annual conference calls for focus on health equity

The event, sponsored by Healthix and Helgerson Solutions Group, among other organizations, gathered health care professionals to discuss the efficacy of value-based care models.

Policy

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No NYC mayor has resigned in decades. But here’s what would happen if they did.

Most recent mayoral administrations have been investigated for corruption, but the New York City line of succession hasn’t come into play.

Housing

YIMBY moment: ‘City of Yes’ meets City Planning Commission

The commission is expected to give their blessing, marking the beginning of the real negotiations with the New York City Council.

Policy

NYC residents will vote on these 6 ballot proposals in November

One statewide proposal and five citywide proposals come to your ballot with a fair bit of baggage.