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Elections

Voters Approve $4.2B in Climate Spending and 3 Equity Measures in NYC

Nov. 8, 2022, 11:40 p.m.Nov. 9, 2022, 10:27 a.m.

New Yorkers said yes to the Environmental Bond Act and approved changes proposed by the Racial Equity Commission.

Destabilized

In Near-Daily Protests, Tenants Demand a Stop to Rent-Stabilized Apartment Vacancies

Nov. 3, 2022, 4:34 p.m.April 3, 2025, 2:16 p.m.

Since THE CITY’s finding that last year some 89,000 rent-stabilized units were empty, tenants and elected officials have been taking to the streets.

How to New York

The 4 Ballot Questions Up for a Vote in New York in November

Oct. 31, 2022, 10:32 a.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 2:19 p.m.

If enacted, the proposals would boost spending on environmental projects, define how the city calculates the cost of living and create a new racial equity office.

Superstorm Sandy

Low-Lying East Harlem Dodged Sandy’s Worst But Neighborhood’s Still Not Ready for Next Storm

Oct. 28, 2022, 4:55 a.m.Oct. 28, 2022, 1:58 p.m.

The moon helped spare some vulnerable coastal areas in 2012, and they’re still struggling to get attention and funding a decade later.

Campaign 2022

INTERACTIVE: What Is Lee Zeldin’s Path to Victory?

Oct. 18, 2022, 5:00 a.m.May 19, 2023, 3:05 p.m.

Kathy Hochul has held a consistent lead in the polls, but a combination of voter persuasion and lopsided turnout could produce a surprise GOP win. Use our interactive tool to see how that could happen.

Shelters

Mayor Adams Wants to Reassess New York’s Right to Shelter. Can He?

Sept. 19, 2022, 5:00 a.m.Sept. 19, 2022, 10:17 a.m.

The decades-old shelter policy would have to go back to court to be undone, experts say.

Voting

Turnout in NYC’s Primary Was Tragically Low — Again. Here are 6 Experts’ Ideas on How to Fix That.

Aug. 24, 2022, 7:15 p.m.May 19, 2023, 3:13 p.m.

From same-day registration to nonpartisan primaries to switching election dates, NYC has options to create change. Does it have the will?

Elections

New Yorkers Make Final Choices in Second Summer Primary After Early Turnout Flop

Aug. 23, 2022, 5:07 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

Just over 3% of eligible voters cast ballots in the five boroughs during the first nine days of voting for new representatives in Congress and the State Senate.

Redistricting

Your City Council District Is Changing Next Year. Here’s How to Weigh In

Aug. 18, 2022, 2:43 p.m.Aug. 18, 2022, 2:43 p.m.

The commission charged with drawing new political boundaries for New York City’s legislative body will take input from the public through the end of August.

Congestion Pricing

MTA Eyes Congestion Pricing Toll of Up to $23 Per Vehicle Trip into Manhattan

Aug. 10, 2022, 6:03 a.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

Transit officials say more pros than cons lie ahead as they cruise toward launching fees for drivers entering the city’s traffic-clogged core.

Rachel Holliday Smith

Voters Approve $4.2B in Climate Spending and 3 Equity Measures in NYC

In Near-Daily Protests, Tenants Demand a Stop to Rent-Stabilized Apartment Vacancies

The 4 Ballot Questions Up for a Vote in New York in November

Low-Lying East Harlem Dodged Sandy’s Worst But Neighborhood’s Still Not Ready for Next Storm

INTERACTIVE: What Is Lee Zeldin’s Path to Victory?

Mayor Adams Wants to Reassess New York’s Right to Shelter. Can He?

Turnout in NYC’s Primary Was Tragically Low — Again. Here are 6 Experts’ Ideas on How to Fix That.

New Yorkers Make Final Choices in Second Summer Primary After Early Turnout Flop

Your City Council District Is Changing Next Year. Here’s How to Weigh In

MTA Eyes Congestion Pricing Toll of Up to $23 Per Vehicle Trip into Manhattan

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