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Opinion: For a healthier city, New York must pass the Community Land Act
Here’s how this transformational legislation can deliver environmental, health and housing equity.
Energy & Environment
Policy
State Legislature got a lot done on energy and the environment
From gas stoves to public renewables, several major bills passed during this year’s session.
Energy & Environment
Politics
New York’s green revolution is almost here
With rising costs and an aging electrical grid, can the state hit its ambitious climate goals by 2030?
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York City crafts regulations to lower emissions
A Q&A with Laura Popa of the Department of Buildings on implementing the rules around Local Law 97.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Making the governor’s climate vision a reality
A Q&A with John O’Leary on how he implements Gov. Kathy Hochul’s agenda to grow the state’s clean energy sector.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Legislating sustainability now and in the future
A Q&A with state Sen. Kevin Parker on how he’d like to see clean energy projects move forward.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
New York City faces climate risks like air quality and flooding
A Q&A with New York City Chief Climate Officer Rohit Aggarwala on how the city is preparing to handle a variety of challenges.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Leading the drive to create a next-generation electrical grid
A Q&A with Con Edison Chair, President and CEO Tim Cawley on recently completed projects by the utility.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
State prepares to hit emissions reduction targets
A Q&A with state Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos on helping disadvantaged communities and more.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Preparing the next generation electrical grid
A Q&A with NYSERDA’s Doreen Harris on overcoming the challenges with New York’s clean energy transition.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Beginning to implement Build Public Renewables
A Q&A with New York Power Authority acting President and CEO Justin Driscoll on the new law and his lack of a confirmation vote.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Challengers soar past George Santos in fundraising
The embattled incumbent Congress member is being outraised by Democratic challengers and a Republican vying for the seat.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why won't Albany support building green space on the BQE?
Williamsburg could get 3.5 acres of green space – but only if New York state finally stands up against the racist legacy of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Health Care
Policy
‘We simply want our health care.’ Retirees rally at City Hall for Medicare Advantage bill
Fresh off a recent legal victory, retirees are pushing the City Council to buck the mayor and union leaders.
Opinion
Opinion
Commentary: Jamaal Bowman is Eric Adams' political nightmare
He doesn't live in New York City (yet), but Rep. Jamaal Bowman could be a real threat to Eric Adams in the 2025 mayoral primary.
Transportation
Policy
Elected officials and Brooklynites call on City Hall to reverse course on McGuinness Boulevard project
At a City Hall rally, supporters of the plan to overhaul a busy and dangerous street in Greenpoint railed against the mayor’s actions to stop it.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: There were a few notable outcomes from the sleepy 2023 primary
Consultants, among other observers, weigh in on the takeaways and trends from the recent contest.
Housing
Politics
The City Council shot down Eric Adams’ veto on housing vouchers. Now what?
For the first time since the Bloomberg years, the council voted to override a mayoral veto. Council members said a package of bills expanding access to housing vouchers is a crucial step in addressing the housing crisis.
Politics
Politics