Matthew Schuerman

Officials say no they're counting the cost of rehabbing the existing tunnel, damaged by Sandy.

The number of homeless people living on the city’s streets increased by 40 percent according to an annual survey.  

Beaches and parks lie empty as Gov. Christie and the state Assembly play chicken over the budget.

A WNYC/Telemundo investigation found Carlos Davila promised immigrants too much, and hid a criminal past.

The kitchen sink bill gives something for everyone, including a bridge named after the governor's father.

After a poor debate performance, real estate executive Paul Massey drops out.

Scientists at Columbia University are trying to measure the "dose" of air pollution cyclists inhale when they bike on New York City streets. And they want YOU to help.  

Mayor de Blasio's control over city schools will expire June 30 unless Albany lawmakers vote to extend it. 

The mayor detailed how he'd create 100,000 jobs that pay at least $50,000 a year in the next decade — focusing on tech, science, culture and manufacturing.

Last year, WNYC had a hard time finding cooling centers. Now, the city's got a simple solution: signs. 

Already under financial pressure, a Kushner Companies project loses its anchor tenant and an accompanying lucrative tax credit. 

The facility needs USDA approval and staff, which a consultant for ARK is not sure will arrive in time for opening later this month.

But both were already well on their way to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s unclear just how much difference their re-energized vows will make for the world's climate.

So-called "cluster sites" are expensive for the city, and often unhealthy for residents.

The MTA voted to increase spending in its 2015-2019 Capital Plan by $5 billion. This comes as it's service is under fire for breakdowns and delays. But, there are doubters.

A team of software developers responds to immigrant anxieties by providing lawyerly back-up, just in case. 

A Jersey congressman broke the deadlock over the GOP health care bill. But the backlash from colleagues prompted him to step down as co-chairman of the moderate Tuesday Group.

A judge has cleared the way for the city to open a homeless shelter in Crown Heights, a decision that has implications for Mayor de Blasio’s homelessness strategy.

A special protection granted after the 2010 earthquake has been extended six months. Advocates had sought a much longer extension.

Oscar Lopez Rivera, who served time for his ties to a group responsible for more than 100 bombings in the U.S., will play a starring role in the Puerto Rican Day Parade.