Samantha Maldonado, Author at THE CITY - NYC News

Environmental Protection Agency workers protest in front of the Federal Building in Lower Manhattan against Department of Government Efficiency firings and cuts.

NYC EPA Workers Decry Trump Cuts at Lunchtime Walkout

March 25, 2025, 4:22 p.m.March 26, 2025, 3:58 p.m.

From air monitoring to hazardous waste disposal, wary EPA workers and former regional s described how the Trump istration’s moves to limit their agency will manifest in New York City.

Environment

Brooklyn Apartments Tap Into the Earth for Heating and Cooling

March 21, 2025, 5:00 a.m.March 25, 2025, 10:06 a.m.

Subterranean climate control systems are gaining steam across the city, promising greater efficiency and cheaper electric bills.

Mayor Eric Adams holds his weekly off-topic press conference at City Hall.

Campaign 2025

Mayor Puts on a Brave Face as Foes Tout Their Fundraising Hauls

March 17, 2025, 7:13 p.m.March 17, 2025, 10:19 p.m.

The field was led by Andrew Cuomo, who raised more than $1.5 million in just 13 days, and Zohran Mamdani, who collected mostly small-dollar contributions from nearly 11,000 individual donors.

Environment

Wind Power Projects Slam Into Trump Permit Pause

March 13, 2025, 3:16 p.m.March 13, 2025, 3:16 p.m.

Offshore wind in New York once looked breezy but is now facing headwinds. Wind turbines soon to begin construction miles off the coast have the potential to deliver significant amounts of clean, electric power to the state, staving off blackouts in the future as the need for electricity increases and greening New York City’s grid, […]

A rendering shows plans for an echo-friendly affordable housing development at 1946 E. 7th St. in Gravesend, Brooklyn.

Climate Change

Brooklyn Senior Housing Project First to Get on Green Fast Track Approval Process

March 3, 2025, 5:00 a.m.March 2, 2025, 11:50 a.m.

A development in Homecrest takes advantage of new rules aimed at halving pre-planning review for some environmentally sensitive apartment projects.

NYCHA

Electric Heat Pumps Get Warm Reviews at Queens Public Housing Development

Feb. 27, 2025, 5:00 a.m.Feb. 27, 2025, 4:47 p.m.

Woodside Houses residents say the eco-friendly alternatives to steam radiators have served them well through the winter.

The Charter Revision Commission holds a public meeting.

Development

Adams-Appointed Charter Commission Carries on, Aiming at Development Overhaul

Feb. 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m.Feb. 22, 2025, 2:30 p.m.

Stressing independence from the besieged mayor, may revisit rules that let Council stop controversial projects.

Gov. Kathy Hochul holds a press conference at her Midtown office.

Albany

Hochul Aims to Increase Oversight Over Adams in Wake of Trump Deal

Feb. 20, 2025, 1:59 p.m.Feb. 20, 2025, 6:35 p.m.

The governor, who had been mulling using her power to oust the embattled mayor, cites “the will of the voters” to keep him in place — despite his pact to drop corruption charges.