New York State Officials Approve Proposal for Controversial Underwater Gas Pipeline

The contentious proposal, previously rebuffed by state regulators who expressed environmental concerns, was deemed acceptable on Friday.

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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.

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Why an Underwater Gas Pipeline Could Come to N.Y.C.

The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline, which would deliver natural gas into the New York City area, has been shot down three times because of environmental concerns. Supporters hope the fourth time is the charm.

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It’s Gridlock Week in Manhattan as U.N. General Assembly Starts

With the United Nations session kicking off Monday, the city is closing some streets and stepping up police presence. It is usually one of the slowest weeks for traffic in Midtown.

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To Build Affordable Housing, One State Could Loosen Flood Protections

New Jersey officials are tinkering with the state’s ambitious climate regulations amid a housing crisis. Activists say that economically vulnerable residents could suffer.

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Climate Law Could Shape the Race for New York City’s Next Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, has vowed to strictly enforce the measure, Local Law 97, which calls for potentially expensive upgrades to buildings to curb greenhouse emissions.

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DuPont Agrees to $27 Million Payout in Hoosick Falls Water Contamination

The chemical company was one of four businesses that contaminated the water supply in the upstate New York community. Residents have fought for nearly a decade for a settlement.

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Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car

A 15-year-old boy could be the latest victim of subway surfing, a dangerous practice of riding on the roofs of train cars that has lured New York City youth for decades.

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A Heat Wave Hits New York Earlier Than Usual for a Second Year in a Row

Climate change is increasingly making weather extremes more common.

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New Jersey Turnpike to Replace Tesla Chargers After Contract Expires

The agency that runs the highway said it was switching to another company to provide chargers that work for electrical vehicles other than just Teslas.

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