Judge Tehilah Berman, newly elected to the Civil Court bench, raises her right hand as Justice Katherine Levine administers the oath of office during a ceremony at Brooklyn Law School.

A $1.5 billion plan to tear down two New York City Housing Authority complexes in Manhattan and replace them with new high-rise apartments for current tenants is moving forward, city officials say.

At least in theory, New York City is known for welcoming new immigrants. But the city’s open arms are being weighed down by a continued influx of newcomers.