By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and City Comptroller Brad Lander have each articulated distinct positions on this issue, particularly in the context of collaboration with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The intersection of immigration enforcement and municipal governance has become a focal point […]
By Jumaane Williams, Citylimits.org “While revised zoning enables new structures, what other structures can we put in place to ensure that rising developments aren’t accompanied by still-rising rents?” On Thursday, the City Council is set to vote on “City of Yes”—a plan to increase housing production, put forward by the mayor and adjusted to be significantly […]
By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY Splitting 31 to 20, those voting in favor cited the high cost of housing, while opponents raised concerns about funding and who will ultimately benefit. A divided City Council gave the go-ahead Thursday on an update of the city’s zoning codes projected to create new capacity to construct up to […]
By Yoav Gonen, Greg B. Smith and George Joseph, THECITY | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Federal and city law enforcers executed a search warrant earlier this month at the Queens home of a pastor who led a political action committee for Mayor Eric Adams — on the same day authorities raided a hotel owned by a developer and Adams […]
By Gwynne Hogan, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: yuriyt / shutterstock.com The 2,000-person tent residence for migrant families is the only emergency shelter on federal land. Critics across the political spectrum are renewing efforts to pressure the city to close it in the wake of the election. The Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter for families […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Experiencing misconduct by a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer is a serious violation of one’s rights. While many opt for legal representation, some choose to represent themselves, known as proceeding pro se. This comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process for filing a pro […]
By Equity Smart Realty Inc – www.equitysmartrealty.com As temperatures drop in New York City, adequate heat becomes essential for safety and comfort. Yet, many tenants face issues of no heat or insufficient heating in their homes, creating serious health and safety risks. This guide provides a detailed analysis of how to address this issue, including […]
By Mariana Simões, citylimits.org | Editorial credit: Anna Moneymaker / shutterstock.com Drilling for more oil and gas may not have legs in progressive New York, where local laws bar these efforts. But larger climate goals could suffer a blow. This past May while Donald Trump was still on the campaign trail, he broke bread with some […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: a katz / shutterstock.com Comptroller Brad Lander’s office found dozens of cases where NYCHA could not document that work the agency had paid for was actually done. The New York City Housing Authority did little to follow up on apartment repairs by hired vendors and in […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Access warrants in New York City (NYC) are legal tools often used to gain entry into private properties for purposes such as code enforcement, health and safety inspections, or criminal investigations. Obtaining an access warrant is a critical step for government agencies, law enforcement, and certain civil authorities to ensure compliance […]