They worry about "combined sewer overflow" so you don't have to.

During one day of the heat wave this week, 29 people in NYC went to the ER with heat-related illnesses when the temp hit 97 degrees. That's the most ER visits on a single day in May since 2022, according to health department data.

NOAA predicts a "below normal" hurricane season for the Atlantic. "Even though we're expecting a below-average season in the Atlantic, it's very important to understand that it only takes one," says NOAA Administrator Dr. Neil Jacobs, adding Cat 5s have made landfall during below-average seasons.

When does the super shuttle A train start running? When can you catch Shakespeare at the beach? What's up with the Mermaid Parade? Did teens burn down the best view in America? All these questions and more are answered in our 2026 State of the Beaches report nygroove.nyc/state-of-the...

Developers of a long-stalled Williamsburg project with 1K+ apartments got a deal in the state budget to get a tax break under the expired program. They said the project wasn't feasible under the new tax break program. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026...

The “South of Prospect Plan” aims to rezone the commercial corridors of McDonald and Coney Island avenues and surrounding blocks for taller buildings and more housing development. Why? Currently transit-rich & will intersect with forthcoming IBX rail. gothamist.com/news/mamdani...

MetLife Stadium, which will host eight matches in June and July, is one of the venues most exposed to extreme heat, according to a recent study by researchers at Imperial College, London and World Weather Attribution. www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/19/w...

Rep. Dan Goldman said his office was gathering info but said, "it certainly appears as if ICE has outright defied a court order.." Background on order yesterday: www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/19/j...

Feeling like summer? Make sure to subscribe to Summer & The City newsletter, from @thecity.nyc www.thecity.nyc/summer-the-c...

Poor air quality and spiking temps in NYC... and nowhere to swim! Beaches don't open until the weekend and pools don't open for more than a month. gothamist.com/news/elevate...

No one is covering the Long Island Railroad strike like @jmartineznyc.bsky.social. 🧵 He covered Monday's snarled commute, which affected ~300,000 commuters. "I can’t travel five hours to go to the city every day, it’s just too much.”

You can keep on applying directly for newly empty affordable apartments instead of having to go through Housing Connect. The change has cut down on the amount of time apartments stay empty! And I've heard from some who've been able to secure rentals more easily. www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/15/a...

"The lack of a defense of New York’s climate law from Ocasio-Cortez — and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — also highlights the Democratic Party’s shifting rhetoric on climate action as affordability concerns are paramount." www.politico.com/news/2026/05...

Residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn have been plagued by earth-shaking pile driving, by companies that have racked up countless violations, fines and stop-work orders over the years. By @lillysabs.bsky.social www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/14/p...

A new fight related to Good Cause is brewing: what does “demolish“ mean? The law lets a landlord evict a tenant by citing intent to demolish, but it’s an open question of whether an apartment renovation counts, or if the whole building must come down. www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/13/g...

I have lived out the dream of every NYC kid. I got to visit a con ed steam plant. (I have way more pics but I don't post my students without permission.)

My family would rent a house in Buxton for a couple weeks every summer as I was growing up. Wild that it didn't occur to me then that this is what would become of the OBX coastline when it's so obvious (and part of my job to understand that!) now. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Mayor says that the executive budget accounts for CityFHEPS program (and some expected savings) as it exists today and DOES NOT include a potential expansion tied up in court. "Conversations continue" with the council around expansion, he says.

The 9 members of the Rent Guidelines Board voted on preliminary increases tonight: 0-2% for 1-year leases and 0-4% for 2-year leases. The mayor’s promise of a rent freeze loomed over the independent body’s vote. W/ @lillysabs.bsky.social www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/07/r...

How are elevator upgrades in a NYCHA senior home an essential part of climate adaptation? This story, reported by some of my current grad students, gets to the heart of it. (So proud!) citylimits.org/as-summer-ap...

Some say buildings with 99 apartments are exploiting a loophole to get access to a tax break for build housing, while others say it’s a rational approach to the constraints imposed. www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/07/a...

City leaders: hey state, will you change this tax credit? Hochul: NOPE www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/28/k...

Colin Jost and Pete Davidson have often joked about just how much of a money pit their non-operational Staten Island ferry has become. Now, they have an option to offload their slowly sinking ship: the state wants to send it to a watery grave. www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/27/c...

A Con Edison manager said utilities could lose up to $19.5 million a year if the state forbid power shut-offs at 85 degrees. State officials kept the temperature threshold at 90 degrees and decreased the number of days that shut-offs are prohibited in New York City. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/n...

This story took me right back to commuting in Philly, when ads for "Justin Bieber Law" were all over SEPTA.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday established the Office of Deed Theft Prevention and named a longtime homeowner assistance lawyer as its director. www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/24/m...

huh, where have I seen this before? @lillysabs.bsky.social was way out front on the blossom beat with her piece on the petal defenders from April 11: www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/11/c...

Griffin’s COO emailed employees saying, "It is shameful that he used Ken’s name as the example of those who supposedly aren’t carrying their fair share of the burdens associated with NYC’s often costly & wasteful spending." www.wsj.com/us-news/ken-...

Some good news for once... the motherland delivers! 🇨🇦 www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

The rise of the heat pump in NYC permits. 2021-2025.

To mark Earth Day, @mayor.nyc.gov Mamdani will lay out a commitment this morning to adding energy efficient heating systems, modern induction stoves, and electric vehicle charging at NYCHA campuses over the next five years. Via @patrickspauster.com: citylimits.org/thousands-mo...

What an image from @fractenberg.bsky.social of Council member Chi Ossé being taken to a local hospital after his arrest in Brooklyn this morning. Ossé was protesting the eviction of a constituent who is a victim of alleged deed theft. More details here: www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/22/b...

I really like food and would prefer we do something about this: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

“The pied-à-terre tax is the canary in the coal mine for property tax reform,” said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who introduced a version of the tax in 2019 as a state senator. www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/22/p...

trees as cooling infrastructure! this is a fascinating story from @smaldo.bsky.social:

“We are facing war against clean energy from Washington Republicans,” Hochul said when the DEC permitted the pipeline after 3 previous rejections. Some of those Washington Republicans celebrated on her turf today. www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/14/t...

Wild to think about places that actually ENCOURAGE more power use in the summer because of a surplus of energy generated by wind and solar www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"“They like to snap the flower off the tree, or I’ve actually seen someone take a branch off,” said Jennifer Engstler, who has lived on the island for 23 years. “I’ve seen people crawl on the trees like kids, or they hang from them. It just — it drives me crazy.”

“New Jersey’s doing really well, we’re ahead of New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania. If you’re from one of those states, then shame on you, build more housing,” he joked. www.nj.com/entertainmen...

Affordability 🤝 housing 🤝 climate = 💋 zoning reform I wrote about how popular, pro-density land use reforms like legalizing ADUs and duplexes in single-family zones are spreading to the midwest this year... heatmap.news/politics/ill...

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin spoke at a climate change denier conference yesterday. My takeaways: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/c...

The five boroughs are home to at least 47 varieties of cherry and cherry-esque blossoms, 15 varieties of magnolias and 26 varieties of crabapples, according to Parks Department data. Here's where you can find them: www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/08/s...

HOW’S HE DOING? On Mayor Mamdani after his first 100 days as Hizzoner. After the next 100 days, maybe we’ll do a follow-up story on how many people *still* mangle the guy’s last name. W/ @smaldo.bsky.social & @katiehonan.bsky.social www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/09/z...

Ever called 311 because you didn't have heat? Did your complaint go nowhere? I traced what actually happens to 311 complaints about heat and hot water issues, which are at all time high in NYC. Only a small fraction get an inspection or result in a violation.

In case you missed it - a great story on the difficulty of property tax reform in NYC. “It’s one of those things where, when you push one button, two other buttons light up." www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

Officials on Wednesday unveiled the first 20 electric-hybrid transport refrigeration units that will eventually replace up to 1,000 diesel-powered pieces of equipment used for cold storage on trucks at the sprawling market in the South Bronx. www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/01/c...

"Having personally worked hard for 3-4 years alongside more than 100 staffers across agencies in support of the Climate Act and Scoping Plan, I'd be deeply saddened to see that valuable work fade away without maximal effort & backing," writes former NYSERDA official acadiacenter.org/climate-and-...

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There are over 500 Blue Zones in NYC -- places that had water historically, flood now, and will see more flooding due to climate change. They amount to 21% of the city's land, and show where to prioritize resiliency work. www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/01/f...

Introducing the @heatmap.news and @mit.edu Electricity Hub, our new zip code-level look at what exactly you’re paying for on your electricity bill and how it stacks up against … anyone or everyone else: electricity.heatmap.news