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Long Island City is on the Verge of Transformation, Again

In a city struggling with a persistent affordability and housing shortage crisis, Long Island City has been building—a lot. And the city is now looking to spur even more growth…

Economy Government Land Use and Development Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Penn Station is Being Derailed by Washington

“That Washington would have a better understanding of the complexities of movement in the New York metropolitan area is preposterous.”

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: With Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Limbo, New Yorkers Need a New Financial Partner

“The absence of federal oversight doesn’t mean the city is powerless; rather, it should be a turning point. With the cost of living continuing to rise, New York needs a…

Economy Featured Housing and Homelessness Immigration Politics

What Immigrant Community Advocates Want in This Year’s New York State Budget

Advocates defending the state’s immigrant communities called for several initiatives to be included in the final deal, from expanded tax credits to legal services funding, citing ongoing attacks by the…

Education Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: If You Want to Lead NYC, Start By Listening to Us

“I’ve seen firsthand what happens when youth voices are left out of decisions that shape our lives. We know what’s happening in our communities—we live it every day.”

Economy Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Resources

NYC’s Tax Lien Sale is Back. Here’s What You Need to Know.

The city will resume selling the debt of property owners who owe taxes or water, sewer and emergency repair charges—the first lien sale since the pandemic struck. But recent reforms…

Economy Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: NYC Must Budget for Trump’s Chaos

“In just a few days, the mayor will present his executive budget for the coming fiscal year. It must prepare us for the storm ahead—something his preliminary budget proposal, released…

Climate and Environment Economy Featured Government Labor Profiles

‘The Bottle Bill Is Just the Beginning’: How Canners Can Make a Cleaner, Better City

Rixaru X, who has worked collecting cans and bottles off city streets for the last six years, spoke to City Limits about the challenges New York City canners face and…

Economy Government Labor Opinion

Opinion: NYC Is Spending Millions on Workforce Development — But Not on the Workers Who Need It Most

Funding for adult workforce programs has fallen — despite clear evidence that investments in adult upskilling, credentialing and job placement deliver faster returns in wages, productivity and tax revenue.

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Fair Chance for Housing Is Key to Justice and Public Health in NYC

“We’ve already received reports of denials based on conviction records, highlighting the urgent need for proactive education that a properly funded CCHR could provide.”

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