City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events and public hearings, plus affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. A rally for the since-passed Fair Chance for Housing Act in 2022. The City Council will hold an oversight hearing this week on the impact of this and othe
New York City’s airspace, one of the nation’s busiest, is getting a new addition: electric flying taxis between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan. Joby Aviation on Monday announced the completion of the first point-to-point trip of its electric air taxi, developed as part of a fede
Aunque esté lejos de la frontera, Ohio se ha convertido en uno de los principales escenarios de la campaña para realizar deportaciones masivas durante el segundo mandato del presidente Donald Trump, según un reciente informe. (Flickr/Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos
Instead of paying sky-high ticket prices and $150 NJ Transit train fares, New York soccer fans can attend free World Cup watch parties hosted in every borough. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with the NYNJ 2026 World Cup Host Committee, on Monday announced five official fan experie
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels and Mayor Mamdani have pledged to take parent feedback into account in education department decisions. Both plans had faced furious pushback from parents. [ more › ]
Because she was on WNYC in 2024, here are your afternoon links: Excellent fried rice on the Upper West Side, brokers think luxury second homes will still sell if there's an extra tax, former Jets coach accused of using cocaine and more. [ more › ]
This corner townhouse at 2102 Albemarle Terrace is a rare example of preserved historic character, set among Brooklyn’s most celebrated collection of 20th-century Colonial Revival architecture. Behind its architecturally significant facade, contemporary design and convenience make this Flatbus
Green Space Connections looks to engage tenants and center their input in making better use of open space on housing authority campuses. The initiative previously funded new playgrounds, fitness areas and NYCHA’s first dog park. NYCHA’s first dog run, which opened last year at Castle Hil
NYPD pallbearers carry the casket of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller at his funeral at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church on March 30, 2024 in Massapequa, New York. Guy Rivera was convicted of aggravated manslaughter and other charges earlier this month. [ more › ]
New Yorkers know space is always at a premium in small kitchens. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the stylish and functional items that make cooking easier. From kitchen appliances and tools to storage and organization, these are 21 items that can help you save space in a smal
It appears picture perfect on the exterior, with all the charm expected from a brick carriage house in Brooklyn Heights. On one of the scenic cul-de-sacs of Brooklyn Heights, 28 College Place is a petite home that still has room for horsepower, with a garage on the main level and… Read More &
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In a major reversal, New York City schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels is withdrawing controversial proposals to open the city’s first artificial intelligence-focused high school, clos
The New York City Council is advancing reforms that could unlock up to 35,000 new homes on small and oddly-shaped lots across the five boroughs. During an American Institute of Architects (AIA) luncheon on Friday, Council Speaker Julie Menin proposed changes to the city’s construction codes that wou
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Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for April 27 is a cute 1-bedroom co-op in Prospect Heights with lots of built-in storage. Prospect Heights 1-bedroom co-op with built-ins asks $905K Location: 34 Pla
A subway ad for Harris, Keenan & Goldfarb that reads: "I'm Down With NYC. Yeah, you know me." Because MTA buses and subways are covered with ads for firms that often sue the MTA, here are your early links: Don't steal plants from city parks, King Charles still coming to NYC,
Indulge your architectural curiosity while checking out the sustainability efforts of Brooklynites with the return of the annual Park Slope House Tour in May. This year’s Park Slope Civic Council event again focuses on homes with eco-friendly features. At least six sites will be on view, including a
Julio Ipina Hernandez ended up in immigration detention after trying to report alleged drug and sex crimes to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. The case arises as state lawmakers are considering new limits on cooperation between local police and federal immigration officers. [ more › ]
by Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY This article was originally published on April 24 at 5 a.m. EDT by THE CITY Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday established the Office of Deed Theft Prevention and named a longtime homeowner assistance lawyer as its director. Peter White, an attorney who has worked on deed
Jose Zapata, 78, sifted through trash outside his Corona apartment building to help his super separate compost. The number of tickets issued for failing to compost has gone up dramatically in recent weeks. [ more › ]
