Boerum Hill Block Rattled As Three-Building Rental Project Digs In
Excavators have started digging at 280 Bergen Street as crews begin foundations for a multi‑building residential project that will add hundreds of homes to Boerum Hill. The work follows a 2022 rezoning and a $166M construction loan that financed the package.
Greenpoint Rips DOT’s Skinny Waterfront Greenway Plan
DOT’s Commercial Street rebuild will add a raised two‑way bike lane, but locals say the nine‑foot path and broad driving lanes still give too much space to cars. The plan’s 2028–2030 timeline and narrow cross‑section have opponents asking for bolder, faster changes.
Jersey And New York Deliver Wallet‑Busting Hospital Bills For New Parents
A new iSelect index finds New Jersey and New York among the priciest U.S. states to give birth, with average delivery bills above $31K and concerning maternal‑mortality data. Policy fixes are moving but costs remain high.
Mamdani's $108 Million Drain Blitz Aims To Keep New Yorkers' Socks Dry
Mayor Mamdani unveiled a $108M plan to upgrade 6,700+ storm drains and catch basins across the city to reduce localized street flooding. The post promises "dry streets" and even "dry socks."












