As the MTA prepares for a critical tunnel rehabilitation project, commuters and business owners in two of the city's most transit-dependent neighborhoods are bracing for disruption—and sharing hard-won lessons from the last closure.
From rooftop solar mandates in Brooklyn to a landmark Hudson River cleanup agreement, this week marked a turning point in the city's environmental ambitions.
A crucial City Council vote on the long-awaited Astoria Cove development was postponed, leaving the Queens neighbourhood's multi-billion-dollar waterfront transformation in limbo.
As London, Toronto, and Sydney grapple with housing crises, New York's mixed-income development strategy offers a blueprint that other global capitals are now studying.
As the city tightens environmental standards, residents from Astoria to Washington Heights are already feeling the ripple effects—some costly, some surprisingly beneficial.
Community members in Queens neighborhood demand accountability after three severe flooding events in two years leave homes damaged and insurance claims denied.
As the city races to modernize aging transit systems and bridges, newly released figures expose the staggering costs and timelines facing commuters and taxpayers.
As shootings and felony assaults climb across the five boroughs, a granular look at the statistics reshaping police deployment and public safety strategy.
As gentrification accelerates along 125th Street, housing advocates warn that displacement could hollow out one of Manhattan's most historically resilient neighborhoods.
As affordable housing remains elusive across New York, planners are studying how London, Tokyo, and Vienna tackle density without displacement—and what strategies might actually work here.
Decades of restrictive land-use policies, developer incentives, and a reluctance to upzone neighborhoods have left the city with skyrocketing rents and a shortage of homes for working families.
The city's transformation into a primary destination for asylum seekers reflects decades of geopolitical upheaval, economic collapse in neighboring countries, and America's shifting immigration enforcement—now reaching a breaking point.
As completion nears on Phase 2, thousands of commuters are finally seeing relief from decades of overcrowding—but the real payoff lies in what it means for neighbourhood schools, property values, and equity across the city.
Community members in Brooklyn's industrial waterfront are demanding a seat at the table as the city weighs environmental tradeoffs in its push for economic growth.
From Astoria to Washington Heights, community members are calling for immediate intervention as reported felony assault cases spike 12% year-over-year.
