New York City

Restaurants across the U.S. have the same problems, says Alexis Percival. "There's been a bit of a reckoning" about how hard the work is.

Though the creative contraptions might help riders get around traffic jams, they also pose serious safety concerns.

Neighborhood businesses near the arts celebration get a visibility boost they hope will draw customers even after the red carpets roll up.

New York's governor pulled the plug on the congestion pricing plan for NYC. But congestion can cost more than the $15-per-driver planned charge.

The open streets movement boomed during the height of the pandemic, when many wanted to get outside while staying safe. Now, some want to keep expanded access to streets and sidewalks.

Will these smaller, lower-emissions vehicles compete with trucks in making last-mile deliveries in urban areas?

Ivy Leaguers and industry insiders are grabbing appointments for trendy places and selling them on the online secondary market.

Hospitality businesses say they want working visas for migrants to be fast-tracked as they struggle to fill job vacancies.

States are making tax-break offers that producers can't refuse.

Plastic trash bags, and the rats they attract, are very visible parts of the New York landscape. A plan to bring in bins may squeeze scarce space.