kathy hochul

The Climate Benefits of NYC’s Hard-Won Congestion Pricing Plan

Frida Garza / Grist Jan 16, 2025 Driving into lower Manhattan is now more expensive, but the toll promises cleaner air, safer streets and improved subways. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

The Face of N.Y. State’s Cannabis Loan Fund Facing Foreclosure

Rosalind Adams / THE CITY Nov 29, 2024 All eyes were on Roland Conner when he opened Smacked, but in a fate experienced by other store operators, his deal’s costly requirements are threatening his dreams. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

Hochul’s 11th-Hour Backtrack on Congestion Pricing in New York City

Jose Martinez, Ella Napack / THE CITY Jun 6, 2024 The MTA has already paid $507 million to TransCore in infrastructure costs related to the years-in-the-making congestion pricing plan. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

NY State Crime

Adam Zyglis May 20, 2024 Dig deeper

Economic Justice

This Is Not the Equity New York Promised Dispensary Operators

Rosalind Adams / THE CITY Nov 16, 2023 Ten-year loans for justice-impacted dispensary operators can climb up to an 18% interest rate for the costs of building out a business that they don’t really control. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Activism

How to Close Rikers

Janos Marton / Truthdig Jun 29, 2023 The dream of closing Rikers Island is stuck. We need a gameplan to change that. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )