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Dozens of other states have embraced some version of an Equal Rights Amendment in their constitutions. New Yorkers will get a chance to vote in November on whether to expand…

ByMary Cunningham 10 minRead time

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Jun 2024

Government Justice Politics

Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails

Voter education is one hurdle. But a bigger one, advocates say, is the cumbersome voting process itself for people behind bars. “There are impediments and obstacles that create real and…

ByMary Cunningham 10 minRead time

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May 2024

Government Politics

New York State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election?

According to the New York State Board of Elections, 329 candidates registered for the first state-level public campaign finance program, which aims to curb the influence of big money in…

ByMary Cunningham 16 minRead time

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Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development

Neighborhood Groups Say They Need More City Support to Plan for Climate Emergencies

Community-based organizations are primed and ready to help New Yorkers deal with extreme weather events but say they need more robust communication, engagement, and financial resources from the city. “This…

ByMary Cunningham 19 minRead time

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Aug 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

City’s Largest Power Plant Nears Milestone in Renewable Energy Push

A plan to transform the Ravenswood Generating Station into a clean energy center is in the works, with a vote on an offshore wind proposal expected this fall. Queens community…

ByMary Cunningham 12 minRead time

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Aug 2023

Climate and Environment

To Beat the Heat, Cities Should Foster Forests: Study

Gathering data from satellites and sensors placed on trees, the network measured temperatures across different types of urban green spaces in 12 U.S. cities, including New York. It found that…

ByMary Cunningham 6 minRead time

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Aug 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth

As Gowanus Rezoning Moves Ahead, Are the Sewers Ready?

Nearly two years after the Gowanus rezoning’s passage, signs of change are all around: demolition projects and new builds are transforming the neighborhood. According to the Department of City Planning,…

ByMary Cunningham 17 minRead time

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment In Depth Investigations Justice News

Sweltering Summer Weather Stirs Familiar Concerns Over Heat in NYC Jails

“It’s an issue that seems to be within DOC’s control, something they can anticipate, and yet they’re really not able to make sure that the conditions are humane for the…

ByMary Cunningham

ByJulia Goldberg 14 minRead time

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Officials Defend City’s Response to ‘Unprecedented’ Air Quality Emergency

“In fairness, this was an unprecedented challenge the city agencies had not ever confronted before,” said Councilmember Gale Brewer. “Some would say it was, however, foreseeable. For years scientists have…

ByMary Cunningham 7 minRead time

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Economy

The Offshore Wind Industry is Knocking on Staten Island’s Door

With three large-scale waterfront industrial properties—Arthur Kill Terminal, Staten Island Marine Terminal, and Rossville Municipal Site—under consideration for offshore wind development, thousands of jobs could soon be washing up on…

ByMary Cunningham 14 minRead time

Mary Cunningham

Back of the Ballot: New York Voters to Weigh In On Equal Rights Amendment This Election

Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails

New York State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election?

Neighborhood Groups Say They Need More City Support to Plan for Climate Emergencies

City’s Largest Power Plant Nears Milestone in Renewable Energy Push

To Beat the Heat, Cities Should Foster Forests: Study

As Gowanus Rezoning Moves Ahead, Are the Sewers Ready?

Sweltering Summer Weather Stirs Familiar Concerns Over Heat in NYC Jails

Officials Defend City’s Response to ‘Unprecedented’ Air Quality Emergency

The Offshore Wind Industry is Knocking on Staten Island’s Door

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