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Photograph illustrating curbside EV charging in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene. — Scenes from New York City as curbside EV charging moves toward a decision this season. Photograph for The New York Journal

Automotive & Energy

Inside Curbside EV Charging

A Journal examination of curbside EV charging — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Clara Nguyen-Hart · December 1, 2026 · Video

Photograph illustrating auto insurance costs in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Transportation Desk

After Months of Delay, Auto Insurance Costs Moves

A Journal examination of auto insurance costs — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Joaquín Beltrán · May 22, 2026

Photograph illustrating rail freight expansion in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Energy Desk

Rail Freight Expansion, Explained

A Journal examination of rail freight expansion — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Ruth Ellery · April 25, 2026

Photograph illustrating heat pumps in prewar buildings in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Transportation Desk

On the Ground: Heat Pumps in Prewar Buildings

A Journal examination of heat pumps in prewar buildings — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Nikolai Petrossian · March 1, 2026

Photograph illustrating a transmission line from Quebec in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Energy Desk

Inside A Transmission Line From Quebec

A Journal examination of a transmission line from Quebec — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Adaeze Morrow · February 4, 2026

Photograph illustrating used car market swings in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Transportation Desk

Used Car Market Swings: What Changes Now

A Journal examination of used car market swings — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Hannah Levinstein · January 7, 2026

Photograph illustrating delivery fleet emissions rules in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Energy Desk

The Long Argument Over Delivery Fleet Emissions Rules

A Journal examination of delivery fleet emissions rules — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Oscar Delacroix · December 10, 2026

Photograph illustrating nuclear license extensions in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Transportation Desk

A Closer Look at Nuclear License Extensions

A Journal examination of nuclear license extensions — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Maren Ostrowski · November 13, 2026

Photograph illustrating utility rate cases in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Energy Desk

Utility Rate Cases Reshapes the Week Ahead

A Journal examination of utility rate cases — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Daniel Ayodele · October 16, 2026