Policy
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

  • By Cullen Fagan

New York City
Policy

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.

  • By Janna McPartland

Policy
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.

  • By Annie McDonough

Policy
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.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy
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.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Immigration
Policy

Uncertainty over presidential election worries climate-impacted immigrants

Both candidates are polar opposites on policy that impacts new arrivals seeking refuge from climate change.

  • By Pamela Appea

Policy
Updated Policy

NYC Council to vote on bill to banish broker fees

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

  • By Annie McDonough

Energy & Environment
Policy

New York relies on FEMA in the aftermath of disasters. Here’s how the presidential election could change that

Project 2025 suggests a drastic reduction in FEMA aid. Harris says she plans to invest in climate resiliency.

  • By Madison Gusler

Energy & Environment
Policy

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.

  • By Austin C. Jefferson

Interviews & Profiles
Policy

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.

  • By Holly Pretsky

Policy
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.

  • By Sophie Krichevsky

Policy
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.

  • By Annie McDonough

Housing
Policy

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.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy
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.

  • By William Diep

Heard Around Town
Policy

DNC to roll out mobile IVF billboard at Trump Long Island rally

Democrats are hitting the former president on the issue over a recent action by Republicans to block a bill to protect in vitro fertilization access.

  • By Rebecca C. Lewis

Eric Adams
Policy

‘Not where we want to be:’ City Hall still lagging on benefit processing, per mayor’s report card

Mayor Eric Adams released his annual report card with a press conference amid high-profile resignations from his administration and swirling investigations.

  • By Annie McDonough

Economic Development
Policy

NYC waterfront rebirth, green economy and career training highlighted at City & State’s Economic Development and Workforce Summit

New York City Economic Development Corporation CEO Andrew Kimball delivered the keynote speech at the event.

  • By Austin C. Jefferson

Energy & Environment
Policy

Hochul pushes nuclear energy as state struggles to meet climate goals

New York shuttered its primary nuclear power plant in 2021, which led fossil fuel emissions to spike, but there’s strong opposition to readopting nuclear power.

  • By Austin C. Jefferson

Education
Policy

NYC students head back to school amid expanded shelter limits

Children from families forced to move shelters can stay in the same school, but struggle to do so because of complicated commutes.

  • By Sahalie Donaldson

Policy
Policy

How is the city handling the mental health of newly arrived migrants?

Through a constant process of referrals, partnerships, and strong interagency relationships, the city is hoping to address the mental health of the migrant population.

  • By Angelique Molina-Mangaroo
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