Before Miami, NYC Was Home To a Vibrant Cuban Community
Until 1960, New York remained “the most important U.S. city for Cubans,” according to a new book that details the city's bustling Cuban émigré community. Read more ›
Getting the Dirt on Clean Soil in New York City
Urban gardening in New York City can be difficult thanks to lead contamination, but researchers have found a way to promote safe crop growth by using discarded clean soil from construction sites. Read more ›
New York’s Ongoing Recovery Process Following 9/11
For those living in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, life irrevocably shifted in “both obvious and subtle” ways. Now that nearly two decades have passed, scholars trace myriad recovery efforts and issues in a new edited collection. Read more ›
A Tale of Two Recoveries: The Rockaways After Sandy
Compared to homeowners, New York City’s Housing Authority (NYCHA) tenants faced a vasty different recovery in the Rockaways following Superstorm Sandy. Read more ›
The Birth of NYC as Metropolis — the Early 20th Century
A new history of New York traces the city's most transformative moment between 1898 and 1919. Read more ›
Is Mayor de Blasio a Pragmatist, a Progressive, or Both?
A new book examines de Blasio's priorities, how successful he has been so far, and the challenges he still faces. Read more ›
How Much Do Storms Really Cost?
Professor James Booth connects storm intensity predictions to the ensuing damage, which can help local decision makers prepare their communities for winter hazards and bounce back in the aftermath. Read more ›