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Artist Looks to Beautify NYC Streets—Through Curbside Trash

Adrian Kondratowicz talks to City Limits about the community cleanups he leads with the Trash Project, at a time when volunteer groups fear new city regulations could penalize their efforts.

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Your Utility Bill Keeps Going Up. Could The NY Heat Act Stop It?

Supporters of the NY Heat Act say it’s a solution to New Yorkers’ rising energy bills. The legislation would curb the expansion of gas infrastructure and stop utility customers from…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: It’s Time That New Yorkers Got The Real Scoop On Their Neighborhoods

“We need an all-hands-on-deck mentality to tackling quality of life issues, and the borough president should lead the charge.”

Climate and Environment Immigration

The Campaign to Debunk Climate Lies in Latino Communities

“We say it’s a civil rights issue, because by sowing doubt and confusion, misinformation campaigns ultimately undermine the ability of the Latina community to advocate for themselves and participate in…

Climate and Environment Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Trump is Wrong—Congestion Pricing is Working

“Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater. Give the congestion pricing program at least one full year to operate unfettered and then re-evaluate or make necessary adjustments where needed.”

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: New York City Must Leverage Its Financial Power for a Cleaner Future

“We need to be crystal clear: if you’re managing our money, you better be taking climate risk seriously and cutting off financing for new fossil fuel projects. If not, we’re…

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Biofuels Are a ‘Right Now’ Solution to NY’s Decarbonization Problem

“To pass on the immediate carbon reduction benefits of biofuels while continuing to spin our wheels in endless debate would be a setback that will only make future efforts to…

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYCHA Tenants Can Apply For Up To $5,000 For Climate Projects For Their Communities

In the three years since the grant launched, recipients have planned programs like community gardens and tree planting at their campuses. Applications will close March 23.

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

Councilmembers and the NYC Comptroller’s Office have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle climate emergencies. They propose more preparation ahead of wildfires, and legislation to offer shelter during…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Is Your City Councilmember Passing Green Legislation? Look Them Up Here

The New York League of Conservation Voters ranks city councilmembers, whose seats are up for grabs in their year’s elections, based on how they voted on key environmental bills. You…

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