City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City
Resurrected Tax Break for Renovations Will Help Landlords Comply With Building Emissions Law, Officials Say
A new version of the heavily criticized expired J-51 property tax incentive is back. Advocates argue it will encourage landlords to renovate apartments and will help them afford the upgrades needed to comply with the building emissions law, Local Law 97.
Melrose Residents Want Timeline for Toxic Site Cleanup, Seek Federal Intervention
Residents are hopeful that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s involvement can push the state Department of Conservation to establish a clear timeline for superfund remediation, and enforce communication with the community.
Opinion: ‘Ferrying’ the Load Through the A Train Suspension
“Transit resilience is more than just being prepared for future floods. It means we have redundancies in other forms, like ferries, when trains or bridges are not operational.”
