New York

Politicians Seek To Please NY Motorists With Gas Tax Cut

Anxious to reduce gas prices, New York legislators agreed to reduce the gasoline tax by four to nine cents per gallon. Lost revenues could equal $450 million/year.

May 12, 2006 - The New York Times

Peak Oil Optimism In The Face Of 'Cultural Inertia'

AlterNet reports on a peak oil event in New York City, featuring James Howard Kunstler and Julian Darley, and calls into question Kunstler's use of language to frame the peak oil debate.

May 12, 2006 - AlterNet

NY Gubernatorial Candidate Picks Transportation Project Priorities

Democratic candidate and NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer recently detailed his transportation priorities, including a Second Avenue subway, LIRR connection to Grand Central, and Tappan Zee Bridge replacement.

May 9, 2006 - The New York Times

Coyotes At Home In New York's Boroughs

Although the occasional Manhattan sighting is rare, the creature has established itself with a monument in the Bronx.

May 8, 2006 - The New York Times

New York's Mayor Bloomberg Supports Eminent Domain

Mayor Bloomberg warns that without the power of eminent domain, New York City could lose millions in private investment and thousands of jobs.

May 4, 2006 - The New York Times

Using The Law To Preserve History

A law firm renovates the interior of an historic Louis Sullivan building in Buffalo.

May 3, 2006 - Buffalo Rising

Landlords Get Tough In New York's Condo Conversions

Weakened rent stabilization laws help landlords evict market-rate tenants. In Manhattan, more than 7,000 apartments are slated for conversion.

May 3, 2006 - The New York Times

Homeless Find Good Design For $7 A Night

How one non-profit design competition led to the creation of temporary housing for the homeless using a simple formula: asking future residents what they wanted.

May 2, 2006 - The New York Times

Empire State Building Turns 75

Once the world's tallest building, a New York City landmark will celebrate its 75th birthday.

April 30, 2006 - The Seattle Times

The Evolving -- And Possibly Permanent -- Face Of Graffiti

Acid and shoe polish have proved an indelible combination for New York's lone generation of relatively clean subway cars.

April 29, 2006 - The New York Times

Ground Zero Intolerance?

The government's plans to move Ground Zero forward are a big step back in time, writes Peter Slatin.

April 24, 2006 - The Slatin Report

Building Green Affordable Housing In NYC

South Bronx affordable housing goes big and goes green.

April 20, 2006 - The New York Times

New York City Faces Immense Growth

How can the city learn from other major metropolises like Chicago and Los Angeles to develop a viable growth strategy for the 21st century?

April 20, 2006 - The Gotham Gazette

The 'Great Chelsea Nightclub Massacre'

Why did police raid six nightclubs in Manhattan on the night of March 31?

April 15, 2006 - New York Press

Using Historic Preservation To Block Suburban Renovations

Is the movement a valid attempt to stop 'Home Depot moderne' from infiltrating historic older suburbs, or simply another mechanism to control property rights?

April 13, 2006 - The Village Voice

New York City Far From Wireless

Out of touch politicians relying too much on large internet providers have left the city lagging behind Philadelphia’s efforts.

April 11, 2006 - New York Press

Immigrants Keep New York City Alive

While other cities have struggled with loss of population and cultural attractions, the steady influx of immigrants to the Big Apple keeps the city prospering, according to this editorial.

April 5, 2006 - The New York Sun

Historic Preservation Vs. Transit Hub In NYC

Lisa Chamberlain examines NYC's historic Corbin Building at 11 John Street that's being taken by eminent domain to make way for the new Fulton Street Transit Center.

April 2, 2006 - The New York Times

Friday Funny: Number One Goes Green

Replacing water with slipperiness in an unexpected place can save energy.

March 31, 2006 - The New York Observer

New York City: Shaped By The 'Loathsome'

The New York Press lists the 50 most loathsome New Yorkers, and a couple of developers top the list.

March 30, 2006 - New York Press

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