A new proposed rule by the NYPD could pave the way for private drone flights over much of New York City, opening a new frontier for anything from high-altitude advertising to spying.
Another Year, Another Rent Hike: It’s Time to Reform the NYC Rent Guidelines Board
Last week, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board raised rents by 3% for one-year leases and roughly 4.5% for two-year leases for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
Last week, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board raised rents by 3% for one-year leases and roughly 4.5% for two-year leases for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
A Framework to Curb the Chaos in NYC
The curb lane is a highly valuable, abundant source of real estate.
The curb lane is a highly valuable, abundant source of real estate.
A Courageous Step to Unlock the Power of Reading for New York City Kids
I remember thinking, “If someone would just show me how, I could read, too.”
I spent most of my kindergarten year envious of Gina and Adam. These classmates had found the holy grail of learning: they could read.
Lifelong Learning Is How We Survive the 21st Century
As I write this essay, the sky outside my window is a dull, apocalyptic orange. The disorienting sight of wildfire smoke – a familiar scene for many worldwide – is new for most New Yorkers.
As I write this essay, the sky outside my window is a dull, apocalyptic orange. The disorienting sight of wildfire smoke – a familiar scene for many worldwide – is new for most New Yorkers.
New York’s Waste Problem Demands a Bold, Collaborative Solution
New York has a waste problem, and it demands a bold, collaborative solution.
New York has a waste problem, and it demands a bold, collaborative solution.
Building Healthy Minds, One Sport at a Time
If we want to give New York City kids the building blocks to excel academically, we have to invest in physical education.
If we want to give New York City kids the building blocks to excel academically, we have to invest in physical education.
Digital Literacy Programming for Older New Yorkers to Be Required Under Bill Passed by City Council
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and forced a lockdown of physical access to many government agencies and services, it highlighted New York City’s stark digital divide.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck and forced a lockdown of physical access to many government agencies and services, it highlighted New York City’s stark digital divide.
A Key Step New York Must Take to Stop Right-Wing Extremists
Unfortunately, it’s not.
Unfortunately, it’s not.
Advocates, City Council Members Push NYC Mayor to Invest More in Parks
He also noted that the Council’s response did not incorporate the full costs of the asylum seeker crisis.
He also noted that the Council’s response did not incorporate the full costs of the asylum seeker crisis.
Everyone Deserves the Chance for a Life-Saving Organ Transplant if They Need It
Miguel’s story, while heartbreaking, happens more often than it should.
Miguel’s story, while heartbreaking, happens more often than it should.
Union Square ‘Tech Hub’ Set to Open in Coming Months After Covid Delays
While the project was originally supposed to open in 2020, the onset of COVID-19 slowed it considerably.
While the project was originally supposed to open in 2020, the onset of COVID-19 slowed it considerably.
‘A Crisis That Threatens the Very Future of Manhattan’ BP Levine’s Housing Vision and Other Top Priorities
Nine neighborhoods were also listed in the plan where new zoning could open up the opportunity to build more residential spaces.
Nine neighborhoods were also listed in the plan where new zoning could open up the opportunity to build more residential spaces.
It Could Take Years to Restore Hospital Psychiatric Beds in New York, Records Show
Despite greater funding, more than 600 of the 1,050 previously offline beds remained out of service this spring
Despite greater funding, more than 600 of the 1,050 previously offline beds remained out of service this spring
Little Has Changed Since I Was Held on Rikers; It’s Time to Shift Resources as We Close the Jail
That was a painful choice to make given the need, because the Fortune Society,
That was a painful choice to make given the need, because the Fortune Society,
After Second Legislative Passage, New York State Equal Rights Amendment To Go Before Voters in 2024
Voters in the fall of 2024 will have a chance to enshrine civil rights protections for women, LGBTQ people, and abortion access into the state constitution after lawmakers on Tuesday pass the New York State Equal Rights Amendment for the second time.
Voters in the fall of 2024 will have a chance to enshrine civil rights protections for women, LGBTQ people, and abortion access into the state constitution after lawmakers on Tuesday pass the New York State Equal Rights Amendment for the second time.