The next representative of the 15th Congressional District could be a strong voice for Puerto Rico – or not.
New York’s approach to land use has plenty of defenders. There are, however, those who disagree. ‘The current system exacerbates our worst selves rather than our best selves,’ a Brooklyn Councilmember told a City Limits panel Thursday night.
The mayor’s chief climate czar, Daniel Zarrilli, discussed some of the points of concern that have emerged about the mayor’s plan—and some of the elements that have received little attention.
There’s the question of whether the federal government, whose climate-change skepticism stands in sharp contrast to the era’s consensus view, might overrule the states.
Queens Community Board 11 wants the Sanitation Department to reinstate twice weekly food scrap pick-ups, reporting that fewer residents are participating in the program since the collections were reduced.
‘According to HUD’s own estimate, more than 55,000 deeply poor children—all American citizens or lawful permanent residents—will be evicted from subsidized housing for which they are eligible.’
At a recent meeting, parents and students expressed their concern about the effects that the merger may have on the students’ education and even their safety.
The division between people who support the de Blasio administration plan to site a new jail in the Bronx to facilitate the closing of Rikers and those who don’t is about a lot more than the location.
‘Parks are critical urban infrastructure. Parks don’t just make New York City tolerable – they make it livable. They are the soul of our city. And they are at a breaking point.’
Two years after a 20-block chunk of the peninsula was rezoned, the city can point to progress. And neighbors can point to some of the inconveniences it brings.
Big Tech can succeed here, but only if its presence benefits all New Yorkers.
We asked 26 senior citizens at three centers around the city what they think are the best and worst parts about getting older in the five boroughs. Some of the answers were not what we were expecting to hear.
Queens Community Board 3, where more than half of the population is foreign-born, recently start a new committee to address the needs of the neighborhood’s immigrant residents.
Many drivers and LIRR commuters in northeastern Queens, which includes several so-called “transit deserts” with limited subway access, remain skeptical of congestion pricing, even paired with proposed LIRR discounts.
‘As a city and state, we need to be cognizant that losing corporate tax credits would affect many of the things that make New York City what it is. Most important, it would directly impact the New Yorkers who live and work here. ‘
Some are worried proposed height limits leave too much room for developers, or too little room for homeowners who want to sell. Affordability options and a playground project are also on residents’ minds.