Government
From Capitol Hill to Murray Hill: NY's Reps at Home
Jarrett Murphy |
Members of New York City’s congressional delegation help decide national policy. But they also play a role in very local, and even personal, matters. How do they do?
2012 Elections
NYC's Congressional Delegation: Got Impact?
Beth Morrissey and Gregory Barber |
Of the 13 people who represent parts of the city in Congress, 10 are seeking—and very likely to win—reelection. But what do they do in Washington, on legislation, for their party and for their districts?
Health and Environment
Stripping Down Not For a Marathon, But For Sandy
City Limits |
Dozens of runners donated the clothing they would have abandoned at the starting line of the cancelled New York City Marathon to victims of the superstorm.
Health and Environment
Fiscal Woes, Long-Held Fears Spur Waste-to-Energy Debate
Bill Hughes |
New York is thinking about diverting garbage from out-of-state landfills and using it to generate electricity locally. The plan pits concerns about city spending and carbon emissions against fears of environmental injustice.
Government
Top Staff Depart Animal Care System Amid Criticism
Jillian Jonas |
The executive director and director of operations of New York’s Animal Care & Control resigned last week as the city’s shelter system faces criticism and a key court fight.
Health and Environment
As Biking Booms, Questions of Race, Class & Access
Chris Giblin |
Some say there are too few bike lanes in low-income areas. But bike paths that do exist in those neighborhoods can stir resentment. How divided are Brooklynites when they get on two wheels?
CityPlate: Food Policy in NYC
School Food Deal Lures Firms Linked to Past Probes
Jarrett Murphy |
A decade ago a federal investigation of school food contracts led to convictions against several firms, and prison terms for some leaders. Now, two companies with links to the episode are bidding to deliver food to New York’s students.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Rising Poverty Means More Use of the Safety Net
Jarrett Murphy |
Census data says the city’s poverty rate rose again last year. From the city’s welfare offices to its homeless shelters, the rising need is reflected in more New Yorkers getting help.
Housing and Homelessness
Illegal Hotels Survive Crackdown, Some Say
Irina Ivanova |
Fifteen months after a move to strengthen enforcement against unauthorized rentals, the number of citations is up, but complaints continue. Some say the fines are too low. Others believe the law is unfair.
Health and Environment
A Tale of Two Brownfields
Jake Mooney |
Even as a city program for cleaning up contaminated sites shows promise, two tainted areas in Brooklyn reflect different challenges that remediation can face – like pricetags and politics.
