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July 26, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Gas Leaks Could be Costing NYC Taxpayers More Than $70 Million a Year

Gas Leaks Could be Costing NYC Taxpayers More Than $70 Million a Year City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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July 23, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Missed Mail in City Shelters is Complicating Migrants’ Immigration Cases

Missed Mail in City Shelters is Complicating Migrants’ Immigration Cases In case you missed it Missed Mail is Compl…
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July 22, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Kingston Made Rent Law History Two Years Ago. That Was the Easy Part.

Kingston Made Rent Law History Two Years Ago. That Was the Easy Part. Kingston Made Rent Law History Two Years Ago. That Was the Easy Part…
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July 19, 2024 at 11:16 AM

New York’s Utility Regulator Doing ‘Inadequate’ Job of Helping State Reach Climate Goals: Audit

New York’s Utility Regulator Doing ‘Inadequate’ Job of Helping State Reach Climate Goals: Audit City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York…
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July 16, 2024 at 11:40 AM

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing In case you missed it What’s at…
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July 15, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Coalition Backs Bill to End 30- and 60-Day Shelter Deadlines for Migrants

Coalition Backs Bill to End 30- and 60-Day Shelter Deadlines for Migrants Right-to-Shelter Defenders Back Bill to End 30- and 60-Day Deadl…
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July 12, 2024 at 1:41 PM

What the Latest NYC Budget Includes for Housing

What the Latest NYC Budget Includes for Housing In case you missed it Here’s What the Latest NYC Budget Includes fo…
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July 11, 2024 at 6:09 PM

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing

What’s at Stake for the Environment in Hochul’s Decision to Halt Congestion Pricing City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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July 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Quarterly Update for City Limits Readers

City Limits Dear City Limits Friends, Please enjoy this update featuring highlights from our second quarter of 2024. We have exciting news to report, and thank you as always for being a vital part of the City Limits community. …
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July 8, 2024 at 12:47 PM

The NYC Neighborhoods Leading, and Lagging, on Affordable Housing

The NYC Neighborhoods Leading, and Lagging, on Affordable Housing The NYC Neighborhoods Leading, and Lagging, on Affordable Housing The l…
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July 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM

By Next Century, Hundreds of Critical NYC Buildings Risk Frequent Flooding: Study

By Next Century, Hundreds of Critical NYC Buildings Risk Frequent Flooding: Study City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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July 2, 2024 at 1:00 PM

City Moves to Resurrect Tax Breaks for Renovations, But Housing Stakeholders Are Split

City Moves to Resurrect Tax Breaks for Renovations, But Housing Stakeholders Are Split In case you missed it City M…
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July 1, 2024 at 11:40 AM

Advocates, Lawmakers Frustrated By Late City Hall Report on Homeless Encampment ‘Sweeps’

Advocates, Lawmakers Frustrated By Late City Hall Report on Homeless Encampment ‘Sweeps’ Advocates, Lawmakers Frustrated By Late City Hall…
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June 27, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Will New York’s Deforestation Bill Finally Become Law?

Will New York’s Deforestation Bill Finally Become Law? City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City Will New …
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June 25, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails

Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC Jails In case you missed it Advocates Renew Call for Poll Sites in NYC J…
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June 24, 2024 at 12:18 PM

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law?

Will New York’s ‘TREES’ Bill Finally Become Law? Will New York’s 'TREES' Bill Finally Become Law? The Tropical Rainforest Economic & …
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June 20, 2024 at 11:27 AM

Amid Heat Wave, Eligible New Yorkers Can Apply for State’s Air Conditioner Subsidy—For Now

Amid Heat Wave, Eligible New Yorkers Can Apply for State’s Air Conditioner Subsidy—For Now City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City…
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June 18, 2024 at 1:24 PM

NYC Stabilized Tenants to See Third Round of Rent Hikes in Adams Era

NYC Stabilized Tenants to See Third Round of Rent Hikes in Adams Era In case you missed it NYC Stabilized Tenants t…
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June 17, 2024 at 12:22 PM

NYC Street Homeless Estimate Climbs to Near-Record High

NYC Street Homeless Estimate Climbs to Near-Record High City’s Yearly Street Homeless Estimate Climbs to 2nd Highest Number on Record The…
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June 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

It's Not Easy Being a NYC Renter. City Limits is Here to Help

City Limits Dear City Limits readers, It’s been a difficult time for New York City’s renters. In 2023, just 1.4 percent of apartments across the five boroughs were vacant and available for rent, the lowest rate in decades. Options were even scarcer …
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June 11, 2024 at 1:07 PM

Bill Seeks to Boost NYC’s Composting Capacity

Bill Seeks to Boost NYC’s Composting Capacity In case you missed it Bill Seeks to Boost NYC’s Composting Capacity W…
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June 10, 2024 at 11:49 AM

NYC Plans to Expand Public Restrooms. Will it Benefit Homeless New Yorkers?

NYC Plans to Expand Public Restrooms. Will it Benefit Homeless New Yorkers? NYC Plans to Expand Public Restrooms. Will it Benefit Homeless…
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June 4, 2024 at 12:17 PM

Late-Session Bill Would Add More NYC Neighborhoods to Basement Legalization Plan

Late-Session Bill Would Add More NYC Neighborhoods to Basement Legalization Plan In case you missed it Late-Session…
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June 3, 2024 at 3:18 PM

State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election?

State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election? New York State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Do…
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May 30, 2024 at 2:21 PM

Late-Session Bill Would Add More NYC Neighborhoods to Basement Legalization Plan

Late-Session Bill Would Add More NYC Neighborhoods to Basement Legalization Plan City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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May 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM

NYCHA to Reopen Section 8 Waitlist After 15 Years. Here’s How to Apply

NYCHA to Reopen Section 8 Waitlist After 15 Years. Here’s How to Apply NYCHA to Reopen Section 8 Waitlist After 15 Years. Here’s How to Ap…
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May 24, 2024 at 1:44 PM

NY Assembly Could Stall ‘Polluters Pay’ Bill For Second Year in a Row

NY Assembly Could Stall ‘Polluters Pay’ Bill For Second Year in a Row City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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May 21, 2024 at 12:12 PM

As Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, Activists Say the Fight Feels Far From Over

As Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, Activists Say the Fight Feels Far From Over In case you missed it Williams Pipeline…
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May 20, 2024 at 11:24 AM

Midtown Homeless Drop-In Center May Be Among City Budget Casualties

Midtown Homeless Drop-In Center May Be Among City Budget Casualties Midtown Homeless Drop-In Center May Be Among City Budget Casualties T…
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May 16, 2024 at 12:50 PM

'The Fight Has Shifted': Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, But Push to Phase Out Gas Continues

'The Fight Has Shifted': Williams Pipeline Saga Ends, But Push to Phase Out Gas Continues City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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May 14, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Where Do People Go After Leaving NYC Homeless Shelters?

Where Do People Go After Leaving NYC Homeless Shelters? In case you missed it Where Do People Go After Leaving NYC …
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May 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Try It Out: City Limits’ NYC ‘Good Cause’ Rent Calculator

Try It Out: City Limits’ NYC ‘Good Cause’ Rent Calculator Try It Out: City Limits’ NYC ‘Good Cause’ Rent Calculator Is your rent going up…
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May 10, 2024 at 12:04 PM

Can Curbing CUNY’s Carbon Footprint Help Tackle Its Maintenance Problems?

Can Curbing CUNY’s Carbon Footprint Help Tackle Its Maintenance Problems? City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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May 7, 2024 at 9:30 PM

While State Budget Boosts Child Tax Credit, Advocates See Missed Opportunity to Combat Poverty

While State Budget Boosts Child Tax Credit, Advocates See Missed Opportunity to Combat Poverty In case you missed it …
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May 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM

NYCHA to Cut Unarmed Security Guards at Senior Buildings

NYCHA to Cut Unarmed Security Guards at Senior Buildings NYCHA to Cut Unarmed Security Program at Senior Buildings  While most NYCHA camp…
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May 3, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Basement Legalization Pilot Excludes Many Neighborhoods Hard-Hit by Flooding

Basement Legalization Pilot Excludes Many Neighborhoods Hard-Hit by Flooding City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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May 2, 2024 at 12:51 PM

NYCHA Tenants File Lawsuit Over Early Exclusion From State Pandemic Rent Relief

NYCHA Tenants File Lawsuit Over Early Exclusion From State Pandemic Rent Relief In case you missed it NYCHA Tenants…
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April 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM

'I'm Baffled': Advocates, Lawmakers Slam Exclusions in Basement Legalization Plan

'I'm Baffled': Advocates, Lawmakers Slam Exclusions in Basement Legalization Plan Advocates, Lawmakers ‘Baffled’ By Exclusions in Basement…
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April 26, 2024 at 11:41 AM

Some Gains, Many Losses: What Went Wrong for Climate in This Year’s State Budget

Some Gains, Many Losses: What Went Wrong for Climate in This Year’s State Budget City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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April 23, 2024 at 1:02 PM

The Young New Yorkers Fighting for an End to Fossil Fuels

The Young New Yorkers Fighting for an End to Fossil Fuels In case you missed it What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Da…
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April 22, 2024 at 1:18 PM

What New York State's Budget Deal Means for Tenant Stability

What New York State's Budget Deal Means for Tenant Stability NY’s Housing Deal Is Here. What Does It Mean for Tenant Stability? After wee…
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April 18, 2024 at 12:06 PM

Bill Would Ban City Government From Buying Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Bill Would Ban City Government From Buying Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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April 16, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Public Review to Begin for Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan, as Affordability Details Emerge

Public Review to Begin for Mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ Housing Plan, as Affordability Details Emerge In case you missed it …
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April 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM

What and When? Albany Housing Deal Likely, But Big Questions Remain

What and When? Albany Housing Deal Likely, But Big Questions Remain What and When? Albany Housing Deal Likely, But Big Questions Remain A…
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April 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM

How Climate Change Threatens New York’s Historic Black Cemeteries

How Climate Change Threatens New York’s Historic Black Cemeteries City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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April 9, 2024 at 12:08 PM

Budget Cuts Could Make it Harder for NYC Govt to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

Budget Cuts Could Make it Harder for NYC Govt to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint In case you missed it Budget Cuts Coul…
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April 8, 2024 at 1:15 PM

‘We Don’t Want Anything Rolled Back’: Tenants Target REBNY as State Housing Talks Drag On

‘We Don’t Want Anything Rolled Back’: Tenants Target REBNY as State Housing Talks Drag On ‘We Don’t Want Anything Rolled Back’: Tenants Ta…
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April 4, 2024 at 12:25 PM

Solar Eclipse 2024: What You Need to Know to See it in New York

Solar Eclipse 2024: What You Need to Know to See it in New York City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City …
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April 3, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Quarterly Update for City Limits Readers

City Limits Dear City Limits Friends, We are pleased to share this update featuring highlights from our first quarter of 2024. Thank you for being a vital part of the City Limits community. Please join us in welco…
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April 2, 2024 at 1:03 PM

City Hall Digs In Against Rental Voucher Expansion

City Hall Digs In Against Rental Voucher Expansion In case you missed it City Hall Digs In Against Rental Voucher E…