Can Mamdani (and Trump) Build a Neighborhood Over a Queens Rail Yard?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump was receptive to partnering on a project to build some 12,000 homes in Queens. Many hurdles still await.
Some Russians Go Without Heat or Power in Winter, as Energy System Falls Into Disrepair
A dozen major blackouts and central heating cutoffs across the country have affected hundreds of thousands during a brutal winter.
A Japanese City Received 21 Gold Bars With Instructions: Fix Your Water Pipes
An anonymous donation of $3.6 million worth of gold highlights frustration with Osaka’s aging waterworks. It will only finance repairs to a fraction of the pipes that need to be replaced.
Everyone Hates This Highway. What’s the Best Way to Fix It?
Community groups are opposing proposals to expand the decades-old Cross Bronx Expressway in favor of more limited repairs and improvements to local streets.
Shutdown at D.H.S. Extends to Cyber Agency, Adding to Setbacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has navigated staffing cuts without a Senate-confirmed leader. Employees have become demoralized and concerned about the agency’s ability to ward off threats.
A Roving Reporter on the Future of Transit in New York City
“A lot of interesting things happening in the city involve how people get around,” said Stefanos Chen, a Metro reporter and lifelong bus aficionado.
Los Angeles Olympics Have a Cloud of Concerns as Winter Games Close
New details about the LA28 chairman’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as anxiety over key infrastructure projects, have thrown the planning into disarray.
Data Centers and Your Power Bill
New A.I. sites could drive up your power bill. We look at possible solutions.
State Energy Portal: Updated Analyses and Quick Facts
(Thu, 19 Feb 2026) <p style='color: #666;'>We updated the <em>Analyses</em> and <em>Quick Facts</em> for:</p>
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The Portal Bridge Has Caused Headaches for Decades
A main rail link to New York City, the bridge over the Hackensack River will be replaced. Few commuters will miss it.