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“Investing in clean energy, built by skilled, safe union workers, can create the triple win of lower energy costs, good-paying jobs, and stronger communities.”

ByMike Hellstrom 0Comments

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Jul 2025

Climate and Environment Government Health Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NY’s Solution to Heat Waves & Polluted Air? Offshore Wind

“We don’t have to choose between reliability and affordability on one side, and public health protections on the other. Offshore wind delivers all three, and the time to act is…

ByMax Micallef 0Comments

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Jul 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness In Depth Politics

What Would Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Mean for New York’s Green Transition?

The legislation would get rid of Biden-era federal tax incentives that made solar and wind projects more affordable, and kills residential tax incentives for homeowners making energy efficiency upgrades.

ByMariana Simões 7Comments

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May 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Featured Health Labor Land Use and Development

Trump Lifts Pause on NY Offshore Wind Project, But Does it Come at a Price?

While politicians, environmental groups and union leaders rejoiced that Empire Wind can move forward, some worry the Trump administration’s concession is meant to pressure Gov. Hochul to approve local gas…

ByMariana Simões 3Comments

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May 2025

Climate and Environment Economy In Depth Investigations Labor Land Use and Development NYCHA

‘Bad for Business’: What Trump’s Plan to Halt Offshore Wind Means for New York’s Economy

Trump’s decision to halt new permits for offshore wind and pause construction of New York’s Empire Wind project puts thousands of local jobs at risk and jeopardizes the promise of…

ByMariana Simões 7Comments

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Nov 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration In Depth Investigations NYCHA Politics

What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Housing, Climate and Immigrant Communities in NYC

With Donald Trump expected to return to the White House in January, City Limits takes a closer look at the former and future president’s platform and promises around key policy…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByDaniel Parra

ByMariana Simões

ByTatyana Turner 1Comment

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Dec 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Will New York Meet its Goals for Offshore Wind Power?

While New York has secured eight offshore wind contracts for development, energy experts say not enough investment is being made in the port infrastructure needed to assemble the turbines and…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Climate and Environment Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Delivering on the Promise of a Renewable Rikers

“Every assessment and transfer deadline that passes without action delays the benefits of a transformed Rikers Island for all New Yorkers, especially those in the communities that have been directly…

BySara Imperiale

ByShravanthi Kanekal 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Economy

The Offshore Wind Industry is Knocking on Staten Island’s Door

With three large-scale waterfront industrial properties—Arthur Kill Terminal, Staten Island Marine Terminal, and Rossville Municipal Site—under consideration for offshore wind development, thousands of jobs could soon be washing up on…

ByMary Cunningham 1Comment

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Feb 2022

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: New York Must Build Up Its Green Workforce as Offshore Wind Expands

‘The offshore wind industry is poised to create more than 10,000 jobs in New York. That number is only growing as federal, state and local investments fuel the expansion of…

ByRebecca Karp

ByIan Straughter 1Comment

Opinion: New York Must Step Up As a Clean Energy Leader in the Face of Federal Cuts