How does city set landlord rent hikes for tenants?
In New York City, the Rent Guidelines Board determines maximum rent hikes for about 1 million rent stabilized apartments. Tomorrow, the board will hold a preliminary vote on the next round of...
View ArticleFederal aid cuts worsen New York City budget woes
End to federal stimulus leaves city budget short of funds for child care and other services
View ArticleBronx ministry lures addicts from Puerto Rico aloft promise of salvation
Ministry of Christian Renovation has brought thousands of men from Puerto Rico to New York, for treatment that relies on prayer and welfare funds
View ArticleWhat impact have ‘responsible banking’ laws had elsewhere?
Today, the City Council is expected to pass the Responsible Banking Act, which would require banks to report to a new board within the New York City Department of Finance about how they are meeting the...
View ArticleHow does the Taxi and Limousine Commission decide to increase the price of a...
At the end of this month, the Taxi and Limousine Commission will consider a taxi fare hike of up to 20 percent. It would be the first fare increase since 2004. But it’s not a done deal yet. We want to...
View ArticleHow does the city decide if beaches are clean enough to open?
For some New Yorkers, the official opening of the city’s beaches is the most anticipated part of Memorial Day Weekend. But the miles of sandy surf can’t always be taken for granted. Shutdowns for...
View ArticleWhat is Anniversary Day?
You might notice more schoolchildren running around today, thanks to this little-known holiday. Here's the story behind it.
View ArticleProject to reclaim city-owned spaces expands to Manhattan and Queens
596 Acres identifies hundreds of vacant lots as prime sites for community gardens
View ArticleHow is your neighborhood caring for ‘Million Trees’?
The New York World has teamed up with Public Insight Network to deepen our reporting by putting questions to readers. We want to learn how newly planted trees are faring in your neighborhood.
View ArticleMillion Trees growth depends on future volunteers
It's up to neighbors to make sure city's new plantings survive hot summers and other cruelties of urban life
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