The operators of Citi Bike are set to open facilities in the Jacob Riis Houses in Alphabet City, a move that they hope will bring…
Despite Rapid Development, Bushwick Community Plan Won’t Happen Until Next Year
When we last checked in with the Bushwick Community Plan that stakeholders are formulating for the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood, Antonio Reynoso and Rafael Espinal were…
East Village and LES Brace For NYCHA’s Affordable Housing Plan
Mayor de Blasio still hasn’t identified the public housing projects that will be targeted for private development under a controversial new plan, but after a meeting last…
Cold Nights Will Put a Bite On This LES Food Pantry
The Chinese woman, bundled up and wearing a Hoboken hat in line at the food pantry, may not stand out at first glance. But many…
Happy 80th Birthday to America’s ‘First Experiment’ in Public Housing
All week, we’re bringing you a series of deep dives into the surprising histories of storied addresses. Back to our usual after the New Year.…
Beneath Baruch Houses, a ‘Rough Block’ Wiped Off the Map
All week, we’re bringing you a series of deep dives into the surprising histories of storied addresses. Back to our usual after the New Year.…
Public Housing Gets Millions to Beef Up Security, But Will It Be Enough?
Last month the city finally allocated $50 million to security upgrades and “anti-violence initiatives” in its ailing public housing complexes. But of the 15 developments that will see the long called-for…
In the Projects, Citi Bike Hasn’t Exactly Kicked Into High Gear
A trail of self-praise has followed Citi Bike over the last week. Over 6,000 Citi Bikers pedaled through the city against the Polar Vortex and…