Samantha Maldonado, Author at THE CITY - NYC News

A rendering shows plans for an echo-friendly affordable housing development at 1946 E. 7th St. in Gravesend, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Senior Housing Project First to Get on Green Fast Track Approval Process

March 3, 2025, 5:00 a.m.March 2, 2025, 11:50 a.m.

A development in Homecrest takes advantage of new rules aimed at halving pre-planning review for some environmentally sensitive apartment projects.

NYCHA

Electric Heat Pumps Get Warm Reviews at Queens Public Housing Development

Feb. 27, 2025, 5:00 a.m.Feb. 27, 2025, 4:47 p.m.

Woodside Houses residents say the eco-friendly alternatives to steam radiators have served them well through the winter.

The Charter Revision Commission holds a public meeting.

Development

Adams-Appointed Charter Commission Carries on, Aiming at Development Overhaul

Feb. 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m.Feb. 22, 2025, 2:30 p.m.

Stressing independence from the besieged mayor, may revisit rules that let Council stop controversial projects.

Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a press conference at her Midtown office.

Albany

Hochul Aims to Increase Oversight Over Adams in Wake of Trump Deal

Feb. 20, 2025, 1:59 p.m.Feb. 20, 2025, 6:35 p.m.

The governor, who had been mulling using her power to oust the embattled mayor, cites “the will of the voters” to keep him in place — despite his pact to drop corruption charges.

Kathy Hochul

Hochul Meets Key Leaders to Decide Whether to Fire Adams

Feb. 18, 2025, 1:14 p.m.Feb. 18, 2025, 2:46 p.m.

After meeting with the governor, Al Sharpton indicated Hochul will not act until after Wednesday’s court hearing on the mayor’s corruption case.

Eric Adams

Who Is Calling For Eric Adams to Resign or Be Removed

Feb. 14, 2025, 6:16 p.m.Feb. 18, 2025, 5:57 p.m.

The list of New York pols calling for the mayor to exit mid-term is growing.

Gov. Kathy Hochul shows at her Midtown office a letter she sent to the state Public Service Commission about rejecting Con Ed's rate hike proposal.

Utilities

Con Ed Wants to Raise Your Bill — Again

Feb. 11, 2025, 4:21 p.m.Feb. 12, 2025, 11:03 a.m.

A proposed $2 billion rate hike has Gov. Hochul demanding a redo, and the utility giant says rising property taxes and other costs necessitate higher charges to energy consumers.

City Hall

Adams Claims Vindication in Trump DOJ Move to Dismiss Corruption Case

Feb. 11, 2025, 1:28 p.m.Feb. 11, 2025, 1:53 p.m.

The mayor says his "unnecessary ordeal” is over now — but the language in memo from top Justice Dept. officials allows charges to be brought again at a later date.