Politics Appeals Court Pauses NYCHA Chelsea Complex Demolition
A five-judge appellate panel issued a stay on NYCHA's plan to demolish and rebuild 2,000 public housing apartments in Chelsea pending a lawsuit review.
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Politics Mamdani Appeals Court Order to Expand NYC Housing Vouchers
Mayor Mamdani reversed his campaign promise by appealing a court order to expand CityFHEPS housing vouchers, stunning low-income housing advocates.
NYC News MTA Advances $1.1B Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Contract
The MTA's Capital Program Committee voted to advance a $1.1 billion contract for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2, despite a legal battle over withheld federal funds.
Politics NYC Schools Chief Warns 80% Class-Size Goal May Miss Deadline
Chancellor Kamar Samuels says reaching 80% class-size compliance by September will be 'very difficult' as NYC sits at just 64% compliance.
Politics MTA Pushes Q Line Extension Amid Federal Funding Fight
The MTA prepares to award a key Second Avenue Subway contract while battling the Trump administration over $60M in withheld federal funds.
Politics ICE Agents Deployed to Airports Amid TSA Shortage
Federal immigration agents will deploy to major airports as TSA struggles with a staffing crisis. New York politicians and advocates call it a dangerous escalation.
Politics NYPD Still Issuing Criminal Charges to Street Vendors
Despite a new NYC law reclassifying vendor violations as civil infractions, NYPD has already issued at least seven illegal criminal summonses to street vendors.
Real Estate Rising Costs Threaten NY's Affordable Housing Stock
Operating costs for affordable housing in New York have surged 40% since 2017, pushing 57% of properties into negative cash flow in fiscal year 2024.
NYC News The Schneps Effect: Local Media Spotlights 10 Talented NYers
Schneps Media marks 40 years by highlighting New Yorkers its local publications helped bring into focus, showing the power of neighborhood journalism.
Politics NY Prison Reform: Advocates Demand Accountability After Deaths
Over 50 advocacy groups press New York lawmakers for prison accountability following the deaths of Robert Brooks and Messiah Nantwi in state facilities.
Politics NYC Faces Negative Outlook From Third Credit Agency
KBRA joins Moody's and S&P in issuing a negative financial outlook for NYC as Mayor Mamdani's administration battles a $7.3 billion budget deficit.
Politics Ex-NYC Taxi Boss David Do Backs Out of Empower App Job
David Do, former NYC TLC head, has withdrawn from his role at ride-hail app Empower amid the company's mounting legal troubles in Washington D.C.
Politics Mamdani Appoints NYC Salary Commission Members in First 100 Days
Mayor Mamdani filled out the Quadrennial Advisory Commission on elected official pay, appointing three members with deep City Hall expertise.