“Naysayers argue that transitioning to a zero-carbon economy will hurt our wallets, worsening our affordability crisis in exchange for progress on our climate crisis. Don’t believe them. Battery energy storage systems (BESS), including the nearly 30 operating right now across New York City, ar
A memorial for O'Shae Sibley. Dmitriy Popov has pleaded not guilty to murder as a hate crime and other charges. [ more › ]
“Come Into My House,” a new video series, explores how everyday New Yorkers create spaces of belonging, joy, and resilience in their communities. The first installment features Marcella Lowery, who played Elvin’s mother Francine Tibideaux on “The Cosby Show” and is known loca
The West Village is full of history, charm, and plenty of action. There's never a dull moment here, and the ever-trendy neighborhood is home to everything from cozy cafes and boutique stores to gastropubs and upscale dining. The real estate options vary as much as the neighborhood's vibe, hosting a
This article was originally published by Documented, an independent, non-profit newsroom dedicated to reporting with and for immigrant communities in New York City. Across the country, thousands of immigrants have been arrested on the street and in immigration courts as part of Trump’s mass deportat
Living in Greenwich Village is a quintessential New York dream. Picture yourself taking a stroll through Washington Square Park and spending evenings catching new comedians, plays, and movies at the neighborhood’s many theaters. Who wouldn’t want to live like the cast of Friends? The Vil
Bertha Berman holds an electric bill at an empty apartment she owns that seems to have spiked for no reason More than 8 million people in the state are set to receive checks. [ more › ]
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed legislation to reform the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), cutting red tape that critics say has long delayed housing development. The “common-sense” reforms, the most significant changes to SEQRA since its passage in 1975, are expecte
The luxury bar is being set ever higher for the once humble Brooklyn brownstone, and this 6,300-square-foot home at 168 Pacific Street, asking $16.65 million, is a fine example. The 25-foot-wide Greek Revival home offers six elevator-accessible levels of living, starting with a wine cave and gym and
Brad Lander and Rep. Dan Goldman are locked in a contentious Democratic primary. The candidates both oppose the co-op’s boycott, which passed in a landslide vote. [ more › ]
NYC’s Commission on Human Rights investigates landlords and real estate brokers who discriminate against rental voucher holders. The agency is already understaffed, sources say. (Savvapanf Photo/Shutterstock.com) The NYC Commission on Human Rights—the agency responsible for enforcing civil rights la
Drew Barrymore’s 12-acre estate in Harrison has found a buyer after just two months on the market. Barrymore purchased the expansive property at 19 Winfield Avenue for $4.4 million in 2024 and spent two years revamping the estate and its three homes, curating every detail of each dwelling as p
In Clinton Hill, this apartment has high ceilings, two bedrooms, and some bonus space with a large storage loft. It is in the 1920s industrial building at 110 Clifton Place, on the corner of Classon Avenue. The three-story elevator building has been known as the Ping Pong Building since it… R
With its iconic tower bay and wide sweeping front stairway that leads to a recessed door, the Remington House evokes a postcard version of Park Slope. Unique among its Romanesque Revival neighbors, there is no brick on the facade. It is all ashlar-cut rock-face brownstone. Originally designed in 188
Protesters confront ICE officers outside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, where ICE is housing detained immigrants on May 26, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. Late-night confrontations continue as a standoff over conditions inside the facility stretches into a sixth day. [ more ›
Util Rhaburn in Central Park. Apps like Instagram, Venmo, and Zelle can help street performers get tips, book gigs, and gain followers. But can they replace cold, hard cash? [ more › ]
The two-story industrial building at 161 Jamaica Avenue has had many uses over its 120-plus-year history. It housed a wagon painting business, a radio coil manufacturer, and a shirt making factory. It’s been the headquarters for The American Appliances and Machinery Manufacturing Co. and a place whe
by Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY This article was originally published on May 26 at 5 a.m. EDT by THE CITY Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to lower the rent for some of the poorest New Yorkers. The mayor will announce on Tuesday that New Yorkers who are considered “extremely low-income” — no more than&hel
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Subway upgrades that stalled for nearly a year and a half at five stops in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan are finally advancing after the federal government agreed to release more than $150 million that had been secured for the MTA in 2024. The 16-month delay in turning loose $156.5 million from the
