We’re Counting on Big Tech to Invent the Future. That’s a Bad Bet.
Innovation comes from a less centralized tech sector.
Trump’s Threat to Hudson River Tunnels Becomes Focus of New Jersey Election
The president announced he had “terminated” the Gateway project. The Democratic candidate for governor quickly seized on the issue and tied her opponent to Mr. Trump.
E-Trucks Are Heavy. Can Our Roads Handle Them?
Researchers look at the potential damage to New York area highways, tunnels and bridges from trucks that can weigh up to 9,000 pounds.
A Swampy New York City Neighborhood Could Get a $146 Million Upgrade
A housing and infrastructure plan has been proposed to address longstanding problems in the Hole, a poor and flood-prone area on the border of Brooklyn and Queens.
Roundabouts in Keene Help Cut Emissions and Air Pollution
Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts.
N.Y. Democrats Urge Hochul to Reject Pipeline Over Climate Concerns
Ten members of Congress wrote in a letter to the governor that a gas pipeline proposed for New York Harbor runs counter to the state’s emissions reductions goals.
Trump Says $16 Billion Hudson River Tunnel Project Is ‘Terminated’
It was not immediately clear what the president meant and whether the project, known as Gateway, had already been stripped of federal funding.
Trump Halts Billions in Grants for Democratic Districts During Shutdown
The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The New York Times.
Pete Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump
The former transportation secretary argues Americans need a new sense of belonging.
Cuomo Calls for Rebuilding Rikers Island and Keeping the Jails Open
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo wants to ditch New York City’s plan to replace the Rikers Island jail complex and use the sites for the proposed borough-based jails for affordable housing.