Rachel Holliday Smith, Author at THE CITY - NYC News

How to Get the New COVID-19 Vaccine in New York City

Sept. 21, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 11, 2023, 12:40 p.m.

The newest shot is not a booster, and it’s available at pharmacies at no cost. Here’s how to make your appointment for a jab.

Housing

NYC Lost 100K Homes in Apartment-to-House Conversions

Aug. 24, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 23, 2023, 7:27 p.m.

New research of historic property records estimates the toll of mansion and other space combinations, especially in Manhattan.

How to New York

Can I Legally Stay in an NYC Airbnb? Here’s How the New Registration System Will Work

Aug. 15, 2023, 5:00 a.m.May 16, 2024, 1:04 p.m.

Visitors don’t have to worry about getting fined — but there are some pitfalls to watch out for.

A worker at the Statis cannabis shop on East Tremont Avenue in The Bronx shows of some of their product.

How to New York

Your Guide to Legal Cannabis in New York City: Where to Buy and How it Works

July 18, 2023, 5:00 a.m.June 20, 2024, 5:13 p.m.

Which weed dispensaries are officially open? What about legal delivery? Can you grow a plant? And more burning questions about the rollout of recreational consumption in the city.

How to New York

What Are Those Winged Bugs Blanketing New York?

June 30, 2023, 12:01 p.m.Oct. 11, 2023, 12:57 p.m.

The appearance of the green and white gnat-like critters coincided with more wildfire smoke. But experts say the plague of flies is natural, not a sign of the end-times.

Yusef Salaam celebrates his primary victory in Harlem, June 27, 2023.

Elections

Newcomers Yusef Salaam and Chris Banks Claim Victories Over Longtime Leaders in Council Races

June 27, 2023, 11:08 p.m.June 28, 2023, 6:59 p.m.

The city Board of Elections will make its count official next week, but first-time candidates in Harlem and Brownsville are nearly over the top.

How to New York

How to Stay Safe as Hazardous Wildfire Smoke Engulfs New York

June 27, 2023, 8:53 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:20 p.m.

Here are steps New Yorkers can take to protect themselves, from limiting outdoor exposure to wearing a mask to cleaning air filters.

Elections

Five City Council Races to Watch in New York’s Primaries

June 23, 2023, 5:52 p.m.June 26, 2023, 4:37 p.m.

All 51 Council seats are open in 2023 in redrawn districts. In the current primary elections, here’s where the most competitive contests are happening.

How to New York

What Albany Lawmakers Have — and Have Not — Accomplished This Year

June 22, 2023, 4:36 p.m.Oct. 11, 2023, 1:01 p.m.

New school holidays and criminal record seals are in. But many proposals related to tenant protections, developer tax breaks and speed limits have gone nowhere.

Elections

Who’s Running for District Attorney in The Bronx and Queens in 2023?

June 6, 2023, 5:01 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

The city’s two contested DA primaries this year will determine who serves as the top prosecutor in The Bronx and Queens, setting the tone for how those counties address legal system reforms — or not.

Rachel Holliday Smith

How to Get the New COVID-19 Vaccine in New York City

NYC Lost 100K Homes in Apartment-to-House Conversions

Can I Legally Stay in an NYC Airbnb? Here’s How the New Registration System Will Work

Your Guide to Legal Cannabis in New York City: Where to Buy and How it Works

What Are Those Winged Bugs Blanketing New York?

Newcomers Yusef Salaam and Chris Banks Claim Victories Over Longtime Leaders in Council Races

How to Stay Safe as Hazardous Wildfire Smoke Engulfs New York

Five City Council Races to Watch in New York’s Primaries

What Albany Lawmakers Have — and Have Not — Accomplished This Year

Who’s Running for District Attorney in The Bronx and Queens in 2023?

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