New York City

Passengers walking on platform at Boston train station with Amtrak train parked on track.

Proposed NYC-to-Boston HSR Would Cut Trip to Under Two Hours

The proposed project would use a mix of new and old rail lines and bypass some cities to speed up the trip.

July 19, 2024 - Gothamist

Close-up of white air conditioning window unit in window of brown brick building.

Thousands of NYC Shelter Residents Lack Air Conditioning

Even in the depths of extreme heat, many shelters prohibit residents from installing AC units.

July 18, 2024 - The New York Times

Facade of Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey.

Gateway Tunnel Project Ready to Move Forward

The project is primarily funded through federal agencies and will improve a key link between New Jersey and New York City.

July 11, 2024 - NorthJersey.com

Vacant retail storefront with multiple glass doors lined with brown paper and a removed neon sign.

How to Repurpose Vacant Storefronts

Loosening restrictions on clean light manufacturing can revive dormant storefronts and revitalize communities.

July 10, 2024 - Governing

Cars on a New York City street

NYC Traffic Moving At Under 7 MPH, Congestion Pricing Remains Suspended

Congestion is making driving in the city slower than ever.

July 9, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Map of Long Island, NY, with hundreds of restroom place markers all over it.

When You Gotta Go: NYC Launches Public Restroom Map

New York City created a Google Maps layer to help residents and tourists alike more easily locate public restrooms.

July 7, 2024 - Bloomberg CityLab

Small New York City street with brownstone homes and cars parked on one side.

NYC ‘City of Yes’ Seeks to Scale Back Parking Requirements

A rise in permit applications after recent changes to parking requirements shows how parking mandates stifle new residential development and raise the cost of housing.

July 5, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Close-up of Citi Bike electric bikes at on-street station in New York City next to bike lane with woman walking a bike.

Keeping NYC’s E-Bike Fleet Charged and Running

How a crew of hundreds maintains one of the world’s largest bike share systems.

July 3, 2024 - Curbed

View down New York City street with rick buildings in foreground and modern skyline in background at sunset.

NYC Council Passes ‘Proactive’ Building Safety Bill

In the wake of multiple building collapses in recent years, the bill seeks to identify dangerous building conditions before they escalate.

July 2, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Blurred pedestrians walkingon NYC sidewalk with blurred yellow cab in background.

NYC Officials Split on Jaywalking Decriminalization

While some council members say the ‘outdated’ practice disproportionately impacts Black and Latino residents, law enforcement officials say its a necessary measure for road safety.

June 30, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Close-up of 2 Avenue sign on column in NYC subway station with train passing by in background.

New York MTA Upholds Pause on Congestion Pricing, Scales Back Projects

The agency will not be able to go forward with former plans to improve station facilities and transit safety, and expand service.

June 27, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

View of traffic on bridge going into Manhattan, New York City at night.

Congestion Pricing Compromise?

A CBS News New York report suggests that Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering lifting her ‘indefinite pause’ on the Manhattan congestion pricing project if the $15 toll was lowered. Litigation threatened by the NYC comptroller may be a factor.

June 26, 2024 - Irvin Dawid

Rendering of plus-shaped floating pool next to Brooklyn Bridge in East River.

NYC Launches Public Swimming Plan

The city’s efforts to bring more pools and beaches to its residents could have rippling effects across the state.

June 25, 2024 - Fast Company

Heavy New York City traffic headed toward Holland Tunnel in Manhattan.

Judge Rules in Favor of MTA in Congestion Pricing Suit

Advocates of the program are calling on Gov. Hochul to reinstate the program in light of the decision.

June 23, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

View of traffic on George Washington Bridge between New Jersey and New York City.

Environmentalists Urge Hochul to Rethink Congestion Pricing

Evergreen Action, the Sierra Club, Earthjustice, Environmental Defense Fund, and the League of Conservation Voters have joined the movement to urge NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to reverse her decision to terminate the New York congestion pricing project.

June 21, 2024 - Irvin Dawid

Looking up at black multi-story building with Industry City neon sign on corner.

‘Emergent City’ Documentary Highlights Rare Anti-Gentrification Victory

The film charts the saga of a Brooklyn site called Industry City.

June 17, 2024 - Next City

Blurred view of NEw York City traffic near Times Square with yellow cabs and black cars.

NYC Business District Leaders Support Congestion Pricing

A letter signed by every board in the district condemns Gov. Hochul’s backtracking on congestion pricing.

June 17, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Is it Truly the End of NYC Congestion Pricing?

Gov. Hochul’s surprise move to suspend the program, which would have started this summer, could be illegal.

June 11, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Large silver pole on street corner in LA, nearly same height as surrounding three-story buildings.

NYC's Link5G Towers Face Neighborhood Opposition

More than 2,000 32-foot towers are coming to New York City street corners to improve 5G connectivity throughout the city, and residents aren’t happy, citing incompatible design and visual distraction as a threat to safety.

June 11, 2024 - New York Times

An old man crosses a one-way street in the foreground, with both sides of the streets lined with cars facing away from the camera and brick buildings.

Hoboken's Curbs Are Going Digital

Hoboken, New Jersey, is leveraging technology to up its curb management game with a digital streetscape map that will allow real-time demand monitoring.

June 10, 2024 - Government Technology

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