5 years after Sandy, what's been done in NYC, and what still needs doing

… in seven downtown stations In many areas hit hard by Sandy private often luxury residential development is going strong … Seaport Landing in Rockaway Park Waterline Square at 59th Street and the Hudson River 365 Bond in the … building codes in 2013 New requirements include emergency lighting in hallways and stairwells and working faucets on …

By Mimi OConnor |October 30, 2017 - 1:00PM
"Citizen Jane" revisits how Jane Jacobs defeated Robert Moses—and how New Yorkers can fight to protect their neighborhoods

… wonagainst the allpowerful midcentury city planner Robert Moses Jane Jacobs is a legend among many New Yorkers Jacobs … the middle of Washington Square Park she also defeated Mosess scheme for a Lower Manhattan Expressway that would … important is that some cities are harkening back to Robert Moses adds producer Robert Hammond pointing to Moses uniform …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 24, 2017 - 9:59AM
Robert Caro on the enduring legacy of Robert Moses

… its blight in the wake of the expressways construction The legacy of segregation in the suburbs too can be attributed … … new development … zoning … Robert Caro on the enduring legacy of Robert Moses …

By Alanna Schubach |February 19, 2016 - 12:59PM
De Blasio's big rezoning plan: what you need to know now

… exactly thrilled about them Many neighborhoods like the Village and the East Village have hardwon contextual zoning requirements which … for rentstabilized digs Ask Sam How do I find out if my apartments supposed to be rentstabilizedand my landlord owes …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 7, 2015 - 8:59AM