With Fewer People in the Way, Transportation Projects Speed Ahead
The pandemic has provided an unexpected window for agencies in New York and around the country to make long-planned repairs and upgrades.
Trump, Citing Pandemic, Moves to Weaken Two Key Environmental Protections
Twin environmental actions set for Thursday underscored the president’s push to roll back regulations as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Trump, Citing Pandemic, Plans Two Moves to Weaken Key Environmental Protections
Twin environmental actions set for Thursday underscored the president’s push to roll back regulations as the coronavirus crisis continues.
States Need Disaster Relief, Not Bailouts
Providing a critical lifeline while the economy gets back on its feet is essential.
Can 8 Million Daily Riders Be Lured Back to N.Y. Mass Transit?
Officials fear disastrous gridlock if people turn to cars because they remain concerned about getting the coronavirus on the subway and other public transit.
States Warn That Virus May Doom Climate Projects
A billion-dollar program to protect cities from climate change is at risk of failing because the pandemic.
Trump’s Economic Advisers Are Wrong
The economy can’t fully recover without longer-term help from Washington.
The Michigan Dam Failures Are a Warning
Many need repairs. Let’s fix them before climate-related flooding gets worse.
New York City Doesn’t Have to Suffer This Summer
Officials shouldn’t let the coronavirus end a long history of helping people stay cool.
With Unemployment Expected to Reach 20%, Senators Take a Vacation
Facing a calamity on par with the Great Depression, they left without a new relief package in place.