Washington Set Puerto Rico Up for Disaster
Long before Hurricane Maria targeted Puerto Rico, the island was impoverished by neglect and abuse from Congress.
How Much Time Was Spent on Subway? M.T.A. Can Now Tell You
A digital dashboard will provide subway riders with detailed information about commutes, from time spent waiting on the platform to the ride itself.
Billionaires, Bruised Egos, and the Death of a Grand Project
Barry Diller was about to win the battle for his $250 million arts pier, but then came the ‘petty questions’ from his opponents and he decided to pull the plug.
Cracks in a Puerto Rican Dam Send Neighbors a Message: Leave Now
Officials of Isabela, in northwest Puerto Rico, are trying to evacuate residents after Hurricane Maria damaged the nearby Guajataca Dam.
Puerto Rico Faces Mountain of Obstacles on the Road to Recovery
For an island long crippled by enormous debt and an essentially bankrupt financial system, Puerto Rico’s road back has gone from long to seemingly endless.
Despite Rising Seas and Bigger Storms, Florida’s Land Rush Endures
Florida rose from a swamp and never stopped growing. But hurricanes become harder to absorb as the buildings keep spreading.
Want to Make a Deal, Mr. Trump?
If President Trump continues to reach across the aisle, what other deals might be possible?
Irma Grazes Puerto Rico but Lays Bare an Infrastructure Problem
While the island was spared the worst of the storm, widespread power failures raised questions about its future viability.
Irma Will Test Florida’s Infrastructure, From Dikes to Sewage Plants
The state has deferred costly maintenance, raising fears that the storm could overrun its waterworks, flood systems and other facilities.
Trump to Discuss Hudson Tunnel Project With New York and New Jersey Leaders
The meeting over the Gateway project, a top priority of both states, is to include Senators Schumer, Booker and Gillibrand and Governors Cuomo and Christie.