Events
Policy
Trump’s executive orders aside, it’s full steam ahead for New York’s sustainable infrastructure projects
Transportation leaders Rick Cotton and Jamie Torres-Springer reiterated their commitment to sustainability and diversity at City and State’s annual infrastructure summit.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: What government can do
During my administration, the state completed numerous infrastructure projects on time and under budget – a testament to what a competent government can accomplish.
Energy & Environment
Politics
Pollution-cutting measures at Hunts Point food distro center could be at the whim of the presidential election
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have very different approaches to green infrastructure spending.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing
An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.
Infrastructure
Policy
Rebuilding New York Summit shows the way toward a decarbonized future
Climate goals, Local Law 97 and repurposing office space were discussed at City & State’s all-day event.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Opinion: A tiny plaza adds life outside the entrance to Penn Station
The centerpiece of a $65 million streetscape project proved to be a hit with New Yorkers before even opening.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Don’t forget about the city’s capital budget
Democratic socialists in office are calling for an infrastructure of care in the city’s capital budget.
Heard Around Town
Policy
Council passes bills to fortify parking garage safety
The legislation follows a Lower Manhattan collapse that killed one person and injured five others last year.
Transportation
Policy
New York’s slow progress moving to EVs highlights obstacles cities face
While the city has struggled to build public chargers for electric vehicles, it has made strides in electrifying its own fleet.
News & Politics
Politics
No major earthquake damage reported in New York City
In a briefing alongside various agency heads, Mayor Eric Adams said New Yorkers should go about their business, but further assessments of infrastructure is ongoing.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Hochul launches $60 million infrastructure investment program for nonprofits
Eligible organizations will receive grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 for the completion of small and large scale construction projects.
Infrastructure
Policy
New York City crane collapses, hits neighboring building
The building struck by the crane is home to a Success Academy charter school.
Heard Around Town
Policy
A big change in the plans to renovate Penn Station
The new plan to renovate the Manhattan train hub will no longer include funding from surrounding office towers, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: New LIRR concourse at Penn Station offers preview of what’s to come
The $700 million completed section of the transit hub has been welcomed by commuters.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: How walkable streets strengthen New York's neighborhoods
Prioritizing pedestrians improves public health and makes cities more resilient.
Infrastructure
Policy
Part of Adams’ Albany agenda: building stuff faster
The comptroller and City Hall officials headed to Albany to lobby for capital process reforms.
Infrastructure
Policy
Biden touts $300 million grant for 'critical first phase' of Gateway Hudson River tunnel
The funding, however, will only go towards a sliver of the work that’s needed for the $16.1 billion project, which is set for completion in 2038.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Regional Planning Association CEO on 100 years of shaping NY’s urban planning
Tom Wright details the RPA’s work over the years as it unveils a new exhibit of its regional plans at Grand Central Terminal.
Infrastructure
Policy