Emily Myers

A homeless encampment beside the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Williamsburg shows the impact of the past 12 months on the city's most vulnerable residents.

NYCHA has taken the next step towards major structural changes to reform the city's public housing

Last year, housing court shifted to virtual appearances and remote legal conferences, which many expect to stay in place after the pandemic subsides. Less time spent in physical court means fewer billable hours for your lawyer—and a smaller bill for you.

The city's police commissioner announces a renewed crackdown on graffiti plus community outreach to tackle it.

Advocacy groups call for cars to be kicked off 25 percent of the city's streets, the installation of 500 extra miles of bike lanes and hundreds of miles of open streets.

You may be wondering whether now's the time to list your place and take advantage of an uptick in market activity. Transactions are up most dramatically in Manhattan, which indicates buyers are ready to commit. Still, it's possible you'll get more for your apartment if you wait for later in the year. Here's what brokers are advising their sellers.