The new research illustrates the complexity of serving New York’s seniors as that population swells: While there are certainly common concerns, different populations within aging New York have vastly different needs.
The reduction of traffic deaths in New York City under his Vision Zero program is one of Mayor de Blasio’s talking points as he runs for president. But while deaths have fallen, an advocate and a Councilmember agree that progress has slowed.
We hunted down information for readers curious about MTA data, unacknowledged street violence, an upcoming primary election and City Council lingo.
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.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced he is running for president. Here is what you need to know about him
The lawsuit accuses the MTA of violating the Americans with Disabilities Acts by renovating subway stations without adding elevators.
The city’s Water Board is considering its annual rate adjustment, which will be effective July 1. The Board’s proposal is for a 2.31 percent increase. If you want to weigh in, here are the dates, times and locations of the public hearings on the rate proposal
See our video explaining the debate about comprehensive planning.