Matthew Schuerman appears in the following:
Rebuilding After Sandy: Lessons from Hurricane Katrina
Friday, August 28, 2015
Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Louisiana coastline 10 years ago. The government's response was heavily criticized, but it taught New York how not to do things after Sandy.
Can Harlem Get Police Attention Without Times Square's Topless Women?
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Harlem officials want the same amount of attention that the Crossroads of the World is getting for its nuisance complaints.
A Great Wall of Staten Island to Ward Off Hurricanes
Monday, August 17, 2015
The Army Corps has resurrected its 50-year-old plan to build a long ridge along the hard-hit coast. But it may not be tall enough.
In Tunnel Funding Squabble, Schumer Steps In
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
A senior lawmaker lends his clout to call for more federal funding to dig under the Hudson River.
Legionnaires' Strikes Some as Young as 30
Friday, August 07, 2015
Most fatalities from the recent outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease have been older adults with underlying medical issues. But those are not the only people getting sick.
The Cost of Our Water
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Our water travels through an invisible infrastructure that starts over 100 miles away -- and it comes at a serious cost. Explore the challenges we face in maintaining our water supply.
Port Authority Cool to New Hudson Tunnel Talks
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
The agency meant to foster regional cooperation says it needs more information if discussions "are to be fruitful."
The Octogenarian Electric Cables That Screwed Up This Week's Commute
Friday, July 24, 2015
Following four days of NJ Transit misery this week, the head of Amtrak came to New York Friday to see first-hand what the problems are.
Cuomo's Big Vision for Airports Comes in for Landing, Finally
Friday, July 24, 2015
The governor will be joined by Vice President Biden to unveil a comprehensive vision for New York's airports.
Cuomo Offers $8.3B to Resolve MTA's Capital Program Crisis
Thursday, July 23, 2015
In a few short minutes on television, New York's governor said the state will contribute the lion's share of what the agency needs — but also wants the city to pony up.
Up a Creek with Cardboard and a Paddle
Thursday, July 16, 2015
6 teams from all of New York City's boroughs and Hoboken raced across North Cove Marina in Battery Park. Not all of them made it across.
Despite Last-Minute Pleas, NJ Transit Votes to Raise Fares
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
As expected, the New Jersey Transit board voted to raise fares by nine percent, as well as cut some service. But that didn't stop members of the public from urging a different course.
Where the Hot Subway Cars Are
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
When you're standing on a sweltering subway platform, eager for the embrace of cool air inside a train car, most of the time the air conditioning works. But sometimes it doesn't.
The New Tappan Zee Bridge Isn't as Innocent as It Looks
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
A book about the new bridge across the Hudson argues that Gov. Cuomo twisted the truth ... but at least he's getting the job done.
Solar Power Capacity in New York Grows by 300 percent
Monday, July 06, 2015
More people are putting panels on their roofs, and reaping the benefits.
The West Side of Prospect Park Is Now Car-Free (Sorry East Side)
Monday, July 06, 2015
Now that cars are out, park-goers are looking for the city to crack down on a new bogeyman: cyclists.
De Blasio to Require Some Hotels, Arenas to Begin Composting
Thursday, July 02, 2015
The first step in city's commercial composting drive starts with a focus on operations with 'clean waste streams.'
The Fight Over the City's Flood Zones Will Matter for Years to Come
Monday, June 29, 2015
Make them too big, and homeowners will pay unnecessary insurance premiums; too small, and residents will — once again — suffer.
Two Narcotics Organizations Nabbed for Street-level Dealing
Thursday, June 25, 2015
School officials had to close off one of the school’s entrance because children were walking by an “open-air drug market,” prosecutors said.
Why You Shouldn't Flush Your Toilet During Rain Storms
Friday, June 19, 2015
Every year, 27 billion gallons of untreated raw sewage spews into our waterways. The city will have to do something about that.
