Resurrected Tax Break Will Help Landlords Comply with Building Emissions Law, Officials Say

Resurrected Tax Break Will Help Landlords Comply with Building Emissions Law, Officials Say

By Mariana Simões, CITY LIMITS A new version of the heavily criticized expired J-51 property tax incentive is back. Advocates argue it will encourage landlords to renovate apartments and will help them afford the upgrades needed to comply with the building emissions law, Local Law 97. The boiler room at a co-op building in Queens. Officials […]

Public Opinion of Climate Migrants: What Factors Trigger Anxiety or Support?

Public Opinion of Climate Migrants: What Factors Trigger Anxiety or Support?

By Migration Policy Institute | Editorial Credit: Leonard Zhukovsky/shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, DC — In a warming world, where climate change and extreme weather events are predicted to dramatically alter patterns of how, when, and where people move, anticipating the pain points that could undermine public support for smart policy solutions is essential. A new issue brief […]