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Making Sense of NYC and Our Mayor in the Trump Era

Feb. 24, 2025, 2:05 p.m.Feb. 24, 2025, 2:05 p.m.

In a discussion, our reporters took stock of Mayor Eric Adams’ alignment with the president — and what it means for the five boroughs.

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Open Newsroom: A Talk on NYC’s Toxic Sites in the Age of Climate Change

March 5, 2024, 5:04 p.m.March 5, 2024, 5:05 p.m.

THE CITY met with New Yorkers at the Brooklyn Public Library for a conversation about what a changing environment means for NYC’s four federal Superfund sites as part of the Hazard NYC project.

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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.

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Do You Have Questions About Preparing for Climate Change and Extreme Weather in New York City?

July 20, 2023, 5:21 p.m.July 20, 2023, 5:23 p.m.

Get answers at THE CITY’s Open Newsroom at the Queens Public Library.

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THE CITY and Documented Will Answer Your Election Questions at the Queens Public Library

June 13, 2023, 4:28 p.m.June 16, 2023, 10:13 a.m.

Come say hi!

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OPEN NEWSROOM: Accessing Mental Health Resources in NYC Public Schools

May 23, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:05 a.m.

THE CITY hosted a session at Brooklyn’s Central Library about how to get appropriate mental health for kids in NYC public schools.

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Want to Know More About Mental Health Resources in NYC Public Schools?

April 19, 2023, 3:51 p.m.May 3, 2023, 1:42 p.m.

THE CITY’s Open Newsroom session on Thursday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library for a conversation on mental health resources in NYC public schools and how to get appropriate for kids.

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Get Your Rent Questions Answered on Monday, March 21

March 15, 2022, 5:45 p.m.March 15, 2022, 5:47 p.m.

THE CITY’s Open Newsroom for an off-the-record conversation with housing experts as we talk about rent hikes, ERAP, evictions and more.

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The Child Tax Credit, Budgeting for Your Family in 2022 and More: Our Open Newsroom Dec. 20!

Dec. 13, 2021, 6:19 p.m.Dec. 13, 2021, 6:19 p.m.

The new year brings new financial challenges for many New Yorkers amid pandemic uncertainty. our next online Open Newsroom session on Monday, Dec. 20, for a discussion of the Child Tax Credit, how to get it — and how key government spending decisions affect people’s lives.

Rent

Eviction Protection in New York is Much Weaker as Moratorium End Nears. Here’s Why

Aug. 27, 2021, 10:14 a.m.Aug. 27, 2021, 10:14 a.m.

New Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to speed up the state’s rent relief program. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court struck down the federal eviction moratorium and gutted the state moratorium, which ends Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know.

The Open Newsroom

Making Sense of NYC and Our Mayor in the Trump Era

Open Newsroom: A Talk on NYC’s Toxic Sites in the Age of Climate Change

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

Do You Have Questions About Preparing for Climate Change and Extreme Weather in New York City?

THE CITY and Documented Will Answer Your Election Questions at the Queens Public Library

OPEN NEWSROOM: Accessing Mental Health Resources in NYC Public Schools

Want to Know More About Mental Health Resources in NYC Public Schools?

Get Your Rent Questions Answered on Monday, March 21

The Child Tax Credit, Budgeting for Your Family in 2022 and More: Our Open Newsroom Dec. 20!

Eviction Protection in New York is Much Weaker as Moratorium End Nears. Here’s Why

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