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

Local News

Inside The Brooklyn Waterfront Rezoning

A Journal examination of the Brooklyn waterfront rezoning — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Ruth Ellery · December 1, 2026 · Video

Photograph illustrating a Lower East Side firehouse closure in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

City Hall Bureau

After Months of Delay, A Lower East Side Firehouse Closure Moves

A Journal examination of a Lower East Side firehouse closure — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Clara Nguyen-Hart · May 22, 2026

Photograph illustrating flooding in Canarsie basements in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Neighborhoods Desk

Flooding in Canarsie Basements, Explained

A Journal examination of flooding in Canarsie basements — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Theodore Blaise · April 25, 2026

Photograph illustrating the city's new composting mandate in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Metro Desk

On the Ground: The City's New Composting Mandate

A Journal examination of the city's new composting mandate — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Imani Rutherford · March 1, 2026

Photograph illustrating overnight shelter capacity in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

City Hall Bureau

Inside Overnight Shelter Capacity

A Journal examination of overnight shelter capacity — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Samuel Okonkwo · February 4, 2026

Photograph illustrating a Chinatown small-business coalition in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Neighborhoods Desk

A Chinatown Small-business Coalition: What Changes Now

A Journal examination of a Chinatown small-business coalition — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Lena Faraday · January 7, 2026

Photograph illustrating bike lane construction on Queens Boulevard in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Metro Desk

The Long Argument Over Bike Lane Construction on Queens Boulevard

A Journal examination of bike lane construction on Queens Boulevard — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Marcus Whitfield · December 10, 2026

Photograph illustrating library hours restored in Washington Heights in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

City Hall Bureau

A Closer Look at Library Hours Restored in Washington Heights

A Journal examination of library hours restored in Washington Heights — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Priya Raghunathan · November 13, 2026

Photograph illustrating a Bushwick artist housing dispute in New York City, showing residents and workers in a street-level scene.

Neighborhoods Desk

A Bushwick Artist Housing Dispute Reshapes the Week Ahead

A Journal examination of a Bushwick artist housing dispute — what the records show, who carries the cost, and what the coming vote would change for New York City.

By Joaquín Beltrán · October 16, 2026