After roughly three years of planning and engagement, four NYCHA developments now have new managers through one of the public housing preservation initiatives, aimed at unlocking repair funds. A NYCHA development in Harlem and three public housing campuses in the northeast Bronx are the newest additions to the Permanent Affordability...

“We envision our students graduating with work experience that prepares them to get paid internships, prior learning credits, and to launch careers at JFK Airport.”. As representatives of Southeast Queens, we witness firsthand the tremendous potential of our young people. Yet, far too often, opportunity remains out of reach, particularly in exciting, high-growth industries like aviation. JFK Airport, a cornerstone of our borough, is poised for significant expansion, creating a wealth of well-paying careers. But how do we ensure Southeast Queens students have the tools and guidance to take flight in this dynamic field?

The comptroller’s office says some inroads have been made but “far more is needed to be fully prepared for heavy storms.”. Since the news of Mayor Eric Adams federal corruption charges broke, government officials have questioned his ability to lead the city amid the turmoil. And the city’s...

A state judge ruled that the city terminated the homeless drop-in center’s contract without rational basis, ensuring the Midtown East center can continue to operate until 2026. The city must maintain its contract with Mainchance, a homeless drop-in center in Midtown East, a New York State Judge ruled Monday....

“Congestion pricing is not just about alleviating traffic; it’s about recognizing that a future designed around the automobile is one of economic stagnation.”. More than 100 days have passed since Gov. Kathy Hochul hit the brakes on New York City’s long-awaited congestion pricing plan, adding needless delays to a program poised to pull the city’s transportation infrastructure out of the dark ages and into a brighter, more economically vibrant and tech-forward future.

The appeal announcement included the launch of a website tracking the number of days since the Council says its laws should have been implemented—447, as of Tuesday—and the number of evictions filed across the city during that time. City lawmakers filed a legal appeal on Tuesday, asking the...

While the city will keep funding a network of immigrant-serving community-based organizations and nonprofit legal service providers, they will no longer be required to provide institutional programming with a physical staff presence in places like hospitals, schools, and libraries, as ActionNYC does. ActionNYC, a program launched under the Bill de...

“It is vital that we increase programming opportunities for youth and make them meaningful options in Youth Parts, a special court created after the Raise the Age law was passed.”. Raise the Age (RTA), a state law, was designed to reduce the number of situations in which youth can be...

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

Buildings don’t just contribute to greenhouse gas emissions: a new study finds they are also adding to the smog that hovers over New York City’s streets. You know that thick layer of smog that tends to blanket New York City, especially in the summer? That pollution is called ground level ozone, and it’s caused when particles emitted from burning fossil fuels like oil and gas are exposed to sunlight as cars, power plants and other sources launch them into the air.

A federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses Adams of accepting bribes—including illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel perks—from Turkish nationals and at least one official, during both his time as mayor and as Brooklyn borough president. A federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses Eric Adams of accepting bribes—including illegal campaign...

After news broke Wednesday night that the mayor was indicted by federal prosecutors, a chorus of elected officials and local leaders have called for Eric Adams to resign, while others say they’re withholding judgement until more details are released. Adams has maintained his innocence. Eric Adams, who took office...

“Both Moses, the ‘master builder’ of the urban renewal era, and Jacobs, the grassroots champion of small-scale urbanism, have left deep and lasting imprints on our city. But today, the debate over their visions is a diversion from broader truths about New York City’s history and present-day challenges.”

The City Planning Commission Wednesday approved the package of zoning reforms with some modifications, including exempting NYCHA campuses from a proposal that would make it easier to build infill housing. The plan is headed to the City Council next for a final vote. The City Planning Commission Wednesday voted to...

“Our lives were here, all of our close friends, everything we had done for years and years,” said former New York City resident and veteran Ramond Curtis. “We absolutely would have stayed if we could have invested in our home in some way, even if it was a co-op, even if it was affordable rent options.”

“Last year, the federal government earmarked billions of dollars for community-led climate solutions…CUNY can deliver because of its symbiotic relationship to communities, neighborhoods, and families who live, work, and organize on the frontlines.”. Every September, global climate leaders descend on New York City for the simultaneous occurrence of Summit...

More states are considering legislation to make the largest fossil fuel companies pay for the impacts of climate change, and activists hope a national effort will pressure Gov. Hochul to sign New York’s own superfund bill, which passed both houses earlier this year. As New York City’s climate week...

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

At a recent City Council hearing, NYCHA shared that more than 70,000 households still owe rent, due in large part to being put at the back of the line for state pandemic rent relief. In 2021, when New York State rolled out its COVID-19 rent relief program, New York City...

Sewer backups on city infrastructure jumped nearly 32 percent during the most recent fiscal year that ended in June, the result of more wet weather: the five boroughs were doused in some 61.3 inches of rainfall, compared to 39.9 inches the year before. Sewer backups on city infrastructure jumped nearly...