“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...

Great Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills

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.”

He mocked N.Y. on ‘Jeopardy!’ — now he just smashed N.J.’s record for most wins Jamie Ding now ranks as the best "Jeopardy!" player to ever come out of the Garden State.

“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.

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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...
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Climate Change Denial Sees a Resurgence in Trump’s Washington

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.

Mamdani confronts the politics of property taxes as rent freeze looms Larger rental buildings, including those that would be affected by Mamdani’s proposed rent freeze, face a higher tax burden than other homes.

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."

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Congestion Tolls Fund Fridges to Replace Diesel-Spewing Units in South Bronx New equipment at the Hunts Point Produce Market will cut pollution equal to the emissions of 6,000 trucks each day.

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...

Climate and Affordability Do Go Hand in Hand. So Must Courage. - Acadia Center Acadia Center – Climate, Affordability, and Courage – NYs Climate Act in 2026 “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard,...

"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
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Blue Zones | NYBG An NYBG flood risk initiative powered by historical ecology.

Do you live in a Blue Zone? Find out by using the mapping tool: urbanconservation.nybg.org/blue-zones#1...

A Fifth of NYC Built on Bygone Water Now at Risk: Study Maps City’s 'Blue Zones' Researchers at the New York Botanical Garden identified more than 500 places in the city where water used to be, where it still floods and where flooding is likely to get worse due to climate change.

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

the park is calling. unfortunately so are your responsibilities

Landlord Income Up 6% Key Report Says as Board Weighs Rent Freeze in Earnest The study from the Rent Guidelines Board showed buildings’ financial stress in The Bronx.

The process toward a possible rent freeze is officially underway.

www.thecity.nyc/2026/03/26/r...

Crazy graph in today's piece on wild gas bills in NYC this winter in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social

$340 average gas bill in February!

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Candidate Mamdani Vowed to Implement the Law Expanding Housing Vouchers. As Mayor, He’s Appealing a Court Order To Do So. The administration is still committed to reaching a settlement, a spokesperson said, as housing advocates say they’re pushing to secure an expanded program.

A multi-billion-dollar fight with the stability of tens of thousands of New Yorkers at stake continues.

www.thecity.nyc/2026/03/24/c...

Thousands of New Yorkers at Risk of Losing Funds for Rent With No Fix in Sight More than 5,000 households receiving federally funded housing vouchers from NYCHA are in limbo.

Thousands of New Yorkers received word from New York City Public Housing Authority that their federally funded Emergency Housing Vouchers, which cover a portion of their rent, are set to expire by the end of the year, with no replacement in sight.

www.thecity.nyc/2026/03/24/t...

I’m a renter with a gas stove and I adore my induction hot plate. Got it off FB Marketplace for $50.

US to pay almost $1bn to French energy company to kill wind project plan

Trump administration announces deal with TotalEnergies to redirect investment to oil and gas

Green Lawmakers Pressure Hochul to Speed up Action on Climate Act In a replay of congestion pricing delays, the governor buys more time on long-postponed measures to roll out greenhouse gas controls.

And before THAT, Hochul's admin did not move forward with regulations for a program to cut emissions and raise money for climate investments (and possibly give rebates to utility customers).

www.thecity.nyc/2025/02/11/c...

State Energy Plan Undermines Emissions Goals and NYC, Experts Say New York state called for developing large amounts of renewable energy, but keeps fossil fuels in the mix. Insiders worry it will delay the closure of dirty “peaker” power plants in the city.

Before that, Hochul codified an energy plan that also wouldn't set up the state to meet its climate law mandates.

www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/16/n...

Hochul Raises Alarm on Costs of Climate Law as Skeptics Call Foul A controversial new state memo citing rising costs for NYC households in the coming years has raised concerns the governor is trying to roll back environmental mandates.

This didn't come out of nowhere. NY has been behind its mandates for a while, and what's happening on the federal level hasn't helped.

But Hochul has long signaled she wanted to weaken the law - most recently by pointing to a (hard to verify) costs memo.

www.thecity.nyc/2026/03/03/e...

Hochul Reveals How She Wants to Weaken State’s Climate Law The governor is urging lawmakers in Albany to make reforms to emissions regulations as the legislature negotiates the state budget.

Today @governor.ny.gov proposed some (not very detailed) ways she wants to revise the climate law during state budget negotiations.

Reactions:
1. Hell no/skepticism - keep the law as is.
2. Hell no/skepticism - the entire law has to go.
3. Agreement with Hochul.

www.thecity.nyc/2026/03/20/c...

Iran War Puts Global Energy Markets on the Brink of a Worst-Case Scenario One expert says that the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz would be not recessionary, but depressionary.

"This will be so, so, so, so, so bad. We're talking about Covid-level demand loss, no cars on the road, no planes in the sky, but with no pandemic.”

www.wired.com/story/iran-w...

Sheltering From Oil Shocks – Analysis - IEA Sheltering From Oil Shocks - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.

With the price of oil & gas spiking due to war in Iran, the International Energy Agency listed what to do to save $.

Among the recommendations:

--Drive less - use public transit, work from home
--Fly less
--Use electric stoves instead of gas

www.iea.org/reports/shel...

Mamdani Reopens Financing for 'Granny Flats' in NYC After Two-Year Pause New resources are coming online to help homeowners add housing units to their properties.

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development on Wednesday launched new resources to help homeowners add ancillary dwelling units to their properties — and began once again accepting applications for a program to finance the projects.

www.thecity.nyc/2026/03/18/a...