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In Early Weeks, New Online Notice of Eviction Rule for City Marshals is Inconsistently Enforced

A new state law requires New York City marshals to post notices of eviction to the state court website, in addition to serving them in person. Several marshals posted them…

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations NYCHA

12 Years After Hurricane Sandy, NYCHA’s Red Hook Residents Still Living in a Construction Zone

With delayed timelines and ongoing construction, Red Hook residents are still living in limbo as they wait for a $568 million resiliency project to come to life, more than a…

Government Immigration In Depth Investigations Justice

On the Issues: What the Presidential Candidates Have Said About Immigration

While they differ in their approach, some see a convergence between the two main presidential candidates when it comes to border policy, noting with surprise that Vice President Harris has…

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Housing Violations in NYC Jumped 24% This Year. We Mapped Them By Neighborhood.

New York City is responding to more reports of housing code violations that threaten the health and safety of New Yorkers, but not every repair is an easy fix. Violations…

Climate and Environment Government In Depth Investigations Politics

What Could a Trump or Harris Win Mean for New York’s Climate Goals?

The November presidential election is pivotal, environmental advocates say: Americans are deciding between Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a track record in climate action, and Donald Trump, who continuously…

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development

It’s Getting Harder for Veterans to Afford Calling New York City Home

“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…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

How Much Could Donald Trump-Tied Buildings Owe Under NYC’s Local Law 97?

Five New York City properties that Donald Trump has a stake in could collectively owe millions in penalties over the next decade if they fail to comply with the landmark…

Government Health Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Labor

Spiking Evictions Renew Calls to Reform NYC Marshals System

Last year, marshals served more than 13,000 evictions, up from 5,000 in 2022, and just 268 in 2021, when the pandemic eviction moratorium was still in place. Over the past…

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

National Grid is About to Raise Your Gas Bill to Cover $5 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

The rate increase, National Grid argues, is necessary for maintaining service as safe and reliable for customers. But environmentalists question adding gas hookups and revamping the system when New York…

Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration In Depth Investigations

Missed Mail is Complicating Migrants’ Immigration Cases, Exacerbated by Shelter Deadlines

While migrants can receive mail at the city’s shelters, many have struggled to track down important correspondence, according to legal service providers and advocates—especially after the city restricted the length…

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