By Lucas Manfield on April 19, 2019
Environment, News

New York City is finally going after its worst greenhouse-gas emitters: big buildings. In legislation approved by an overwhelming majority of the city council on Thursday, owners of building over 25,000 square feet will be required to meet increasingly-stringent emissions targets that will be phased in beginning 2024. The bill has been touted by its […]
By Lucas Manfield on March 16, 2019
Manhattan, News

After battling over a year against the developer’s use of non-union labor, the rank-and-file feel betrayed by their leadership
By Lucas Manfield on March 13, 2019
Cops & Courts, Politics & Policy

A glimpse into the secret trials where cops adjudicate themselves
By Lucas Manfield on February 25, 2019
News, Politics & Policy

New York City forgives millions of dollars in delivery-truck parking tickets, angering cyclists who the trucks force into traffic
By Lucas Manfield on February 13, 2019
Queens Quiet Skies
Politics & Policy, Queens

Bayside is quiet once again thanks in part to the work of Janet Mceneany and her air noise advocacy group, Queens Quiet Skies
By Lucas Manfield on February 12, 2019
Neighborhoods, News, Queens

Residents have mixed feelings about Amazon’s impending arrival: some hate the plan, others welcome it.