Climate Change

How to Prep NYC for the Next Smoke Apocalypse?

Sept. 28, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Sept. 27, 2023, 6:48 p.m.

With bills to set emergency protocols and clear public information, Councilmember Lincoln Restler offers a playbook for the next time an orange haze engulfs the city.

Climate Change

Building Owners Could Get Two More Years to Comply with Impending Climate Law

Sept. 12, 2023, 5:53 p.m.Sept. 12, 2023, 5:53 p.m.

Under new proposed rules to Local Law 97, buildings that show a good faith effort to meet carbon caps could get a reprieve. But some backers of the law say the delay isn’t warranted.

Housing

The Ground Is Collapsing Under Canarsie Homes and Nobody Is Sure How Many Are Affected

Sept. 11, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Sept. 11, 2023, 8:10 a.m.

A phenomenon called subsidence could be the result of poor soil quality or rising water levels — but not all cases are reported to the city.

Worker Safety

Extreme Heat Increases Workplace Injuries, But New York Lacks Safety Standards

Aug. 31, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 31, 2023, 12:47 p.m.

An analysis by THE CITY of workers compensation claims found thousands more workplace injuries, beyond those explicitly attributed to heat, on days 85 degrees or hotter.

Tenants

Chronic Flooding Upends Bronx Tenants’ Lives With Each Storm

Aug. 23, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 24, 2023, 7:01 p.m.

One tenant of a Wakefield building lost his electric wheelchair to water damage. He used rent money to save for a new chair, and is now being sued by his landlord.

The Open Newsroom

Open Newsroom: Preparing for Climate Change and Extreme Weather in NYC

Aug. 9, 2023, 5:29 p.m.Aug. 9, 2023, 5:29 p.m.

Last week THE CITY held an Open Newsroom event at Queens Public Library to discuss the effects of climate change in the city and what New Yorkers can do about them.

How to New York

Con Ed Just Asked New Yorkers to Limit Energy Use — Here’s Why

July 27, 2023, 3:14 p.m.July 15, 2024, 11:38 a.m.

Widespread need for air conditioning strains the aging electric grid — and not all parts of the city are equally impacted.

Environment

Find Out How Much Hotter Your Neighborhood Gets Due to NYC’s Heat Island Effect

Suhail Bhat July 26, 2023, 3:56 p.m.Oct. 13, 2023, 4:25 p.m.

A new study finds that 3.8 million New Yorkers experience temperatures at least 10 degrees hotter because of urban development. Enter your address to discover how this impacts you.

Environment

How Much Hotter Is NYC’s Heat Island Effect Making Your Neighborhood?

July 26, 2023, 10:57 a.m.July 26, 2023, 3:11 p.m.

A new report shows that 3.8 million New Yorkers experience temperatures at least 10 degrees hotter because of urban development. Look up your address to see how your neighborhood is impacted.

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.

Climate Change

How to Prep NYC for the Next Smoke Apocalypse?

Building Owners Could Get Two More Years to Comply with Impending Climate Law

The Ground Is Collapsing Under Canarsie Homes and Nobody Is Sure How Many Are Affected

Extreme Heat Increases Workplace Injuries, But New York Lacks Safety Standards

Chronic Flooding Upends Bronx Tenants’ Lives With Each Storm

Open Newsroom: Preparing for Climate Change and Extreme Weather in NYC

Con Ed Just Asked New Yorkers to Limit Energy Use — Here’s Why

Find Out How Much Hotter Your Neighborhood Gets Due to NYC’s Heat Island Effect

How Much Hotter Is NYC’s Heat Island Effect Making Your Neighborhood?

How to Stay Safe as Hazardous Wildfire Smoke Engulfs New York

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