“We deserve a city with affordable, safe and reliable public transportation, clean, breathable air and roads that work for all who rely on them.”
Government
Will Trump’s New EPA Pick Move His ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Agenda Forward?
Mariana Simões |
Drilling for more oil and gas may not have legs in progressive New York, where local laws bar these efforts. But larger climate goals could suffer a blow.
Economy
NYC Food Resources for the 2024 Holiday Season
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Since the pandemic, one in every three New York City residents has used a food pantry, according to a recent study from Robin Hood and Columbia University. Here, City Limits rounds up a list of where people can find food assistance and other anti-hunger resources.
Government
A ‘Yelp’ For NYCHA Repairs? Audit Calls For More Oversight and Resident Feedback on Vendors
Tatyana Turner |
“An app which allows residents to give real-time feedback on the repair vendors in their apartments that adds up to a vendor’s scorecard so we will have real accountability for NYCHA contractors, which the audit shows is so badly needed,” said Comptroller Brad Lander.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Community Control of Roy Wilkins Park Is Essential for Southeast Queens
Nantasha Williams, Jumaane Williams, Leroy Comrie, Alicia Hyndman and I. Daneek Miller |
“Roy Wilkins Park is not just any park; it’s the only Black-led public park in New York City, a legacy that dates back to the 1970s when our community organized and marched to ensure that Roy Wilkins Park would remain under local control.”
Brooklyn
Crown Heights Homeowners Say They’re Bearing the Brunt of Mayor Adams’ War on Rats
Dana Edwards |
Two years into the mayor’s anti-rodent siege, rat infestations persist, but one consequence of the policy change has emerged: a major uptick in homeowner fines. “The summonses started escalating,” said Betty Davis, an 80-year-old retired homeowner on Dean Street who’s received $930 in fines in 2024.
Government
Lo que necesita saber sobre: ¿Cómo los beneficiarios de DACA de Nueva York pueden inscribirse en la cobertura médica del ACA?
Daniel Parra |
Los beneficiarios de la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA por sus siglas en inglés) ya pueden solicitar cobertura médica a través de HealthCare.gov y los mercados estatales individuales. Aquí hay una guía para acceder a la atención a través de los Planes de Salud Esenciales o Calificados del Estado de Nueva York.
Government
This Map Can Help You Find Out If Your Home Has Lead Pipes
Mariana Simões |
New York City has over 124,000 buildings with lead pipes, city data analyzed by the New York League of Conservation Voters shows. Here’s how you can look up your address.
Government
What You Need to Know: How Can New York DACA Recipients Enroll in ACA Health Coverage?
Daniel Parra |
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients can now apply for health coverage through HealthCare.gov and individual state marketplaces. Here’s a guide for accessing care through New York State’s Essential or Qualified Health Plans.
Government
What Does NYCHA’s Federal Monitor Do, Anyway?
Tatyana Turner |
At a recent City Council hearing, attorneys from the law firm Jenner and Block—the new co-monitors of NYCHA under a federal oversight agreement—shared their insights over the past eight months and answered questions about the scope of their work.
Health and Environment
Opinion: What the Big Apple’s Fruit Basket Can Teach Us About Growing Community
Jordan Engel |
“It’s remarkable that a city as diverse as New York doesn’t do more to honor that diversity by planting a wider variety of public fruit trees that reflect the people who live there.”
