federal government
Posted inEducation
New York could be the second Democrat-led state to join the scholarship program, which represents a major federal expansion of school choice.
Posted inHow to New York
What Can a Congressional Rep Actually Do For You? A Guide for NYC Voters
Before voting kicks off in June’s primaries, here is how your federal representative can serve constituents at home.
Posted inTransit
MTA Goes to Court Again to Force $60M for Second Ave. Subway From Feds
The lawsuit accuses the federal government of wrongfully withholding contractually obligated money for the planned $7 billion extension of the Manhattan train.
Posted inHealth
Lawmakers Ask RFK Jr. For Hearing on Problems at 9/11 Health Agency
New York area members of Congress say delays and staff shortages at the World Trade Center Health Program could have 'devastating' consequences for 9/11 emergency responders who need care.
Posted inTrump Administration
New York Among 20 States Suing FEMA for Canceling Disaster Preparedness Funds
Following major flooding in Texas, New York and New Jersey, several Democratic states are suing to recoup the federal grants they were previously awarded to mitigate future hazards.
Posted inClimate
Trump Climate Cuts ‘Devastating’ to Local Flood Protection Projects
All five boroughs are affected by the cancellation of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which funds more than $300 million in projects to ward off coastal and rainfall threats.
Posted inHousing
Feds and City End Emergency Housing For Families Displaced by Hurricane Ida
Dozens of families who fled flooded apartments have to leave the Lower Manhattan hotel they call home by Feb. 28.
Posted inHousing
City Comptroller Denies Every Single Financial Claim for Hurricane Ida Flooding
The office asserts the system is broken and City Hall can help more, as it follows a century-old legal precedent and rejects payout requests for flood damage.
Posted inClimate
Hurricane Ida Recovery Aid is Too Little, Too Late, New York Storm Victims Say
Renters and homeowners slammed by the deadly storm face different obstacles and seek varying types of relief. But their shared experiences — including living in fear of the next storm — underscore a housing crisis exacerbated by climate change.
Posted inClimate
Ida Devastation Spurs Call for a New ‘Build it Back’ Program for Flooding Victims
Queens BP Donovan Richards pleads with de Blasio to “step up” as swamped homeowners deal with slow and small aid. He’s pushing for a version of the Sandy-inspired program to repair — and possibly elevate — flooded homes.

