NY: Urban Planning and Transportation
Advocates denounce Gov. Hochul’s NYC subway safety plan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's five-point New York City subway safety plan is being met with backlash from some community advocates. The plan calls …
NY bill would make polluters pay for climate damage
A New York bill would make polluters pay for climate change damage the state endured. The Climate Change Superfund Act requires companies who've …
NY advocates call out state for mishandling the housing crisis
New York housing advocates feel the state is not taking the affordable housing crisis seriously. The recent budget proposal and State of the State …
NY environmentalists push to pass HEAT Act in state budget
The New York HEAT Act is again making its way through the state Legislature. The bill aims to phase out gas-line extension allowances and gives the …
NYC 'congestion pricing' faces massive backlash
New York City's "congestion pricing" plan is set to start later this year, despite widespread opposition. The plan calls for drivers entering …
NY disability advocates provide winter weather tips
As winter approaches, New Yorkers with disabilities are preparing to tackle a tough time of the year. One of the biggest challenges is getting …
Defensores de discapacitados en NY dan consejos sobre clima invernal
A medida que se acerca el invierno, los neoyorquinos con discapacidades se preparan para afrontar una época difícil del año. Uno de …
Will big oil companies cover climate change costs in NY?
Some state and local lawmakers are on a long list calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to require big oil companies to help offset the costs of …
MTA's needs assessment missing helpful cost information
New York advocates want to see changes made to MTA's 20-year needs assessment. Along with infrastructure modernization work, the Metropolitan …
Proposed bill puts solar on NYC public building roofs
A proposed bill aims to have solar panels placed on the roofs of all public buildings in New York City. The bill's goal is 100 megawatts of solar on …
As National Rail Safety Month Ends, NY Advocacy Continues
As National Rail Safety Month comes to a close, experts in New York and across the country stressed there is more to do beyond June. The Federal …
NYC Congestion Pricing Plan to Receive Federal Approval
New York City's first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan is slated to receive federal approval in the coming days. The plan calls for a toll on …