Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com Preliminary Injunction Protects Early Childhood Education, Community Health Programs, Family Planning Clinics, Mental Health Services, Food Banks, and Other Lifeline Programs NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a major court victory halting the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and […]
By: Greg David | thecity.nyc Shoppers walking into Frank Pimentel’s Superfresh on 149th Street in the South Bronx are immediately surrounded by an array of pristine fresh produce and vegetables. The display is a requirement of the city’s program to bring better grocery stores to so-called food deserts, where retailers of healthy food are scarce. […]
In today’s fast-paced world, it is all too easy to overlook the wisdom and contributions of our senior citizens. Yet, for New York State Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, honoring and empowering seniors has long been a priority. Her annual Senior Resource Day, now celebrating its 10th year, stands as a vibrant reminder that older adults […]
By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over again on the campaign trail, a consistent drumbeat of a promise: If elected, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani will freeze your rent. “I’m running for mayor to freeze the rent for every rent-stabilized tenant,” he said in a campaign […]
By: Katie Honan | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: noamgalai / Shutterstock.com Mayor Eric Adams’s campaign on Wednesday denied reports he would take a job in President Donald Trump’s administration as a way of dropping out of his re-election bid, which is facing tepid poll numbers. “Mayor Adams has not met with Donald Trump — don’t […]
By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc| Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com We’ve got a debate schedule for the mayor’s race, New York. The mayoral candidates in the race for City Hall will have two opportunities to take part in an official, televised debate before voters cast their ballot — and THE CITY will join […]
By: Shenal Tissera | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit:Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Will a new Times Square casino bring a lot of new jobs to Midtown, or will it displace existing workers? That debate was front and center as the proposal faced a key public hearing on Wednesday. It was a full house at the Caesars Palace […]
By: Janet Howard| Photo courtesy: Fenix Suriel/IQ inc. On July 26th, the Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services (BNHS) hosted its Home Ownership Resource Fair, an event that brought together mortgage lenders, insurance companies, city agencies, and elected officials under one roof. The mission was clear: to equip low- and moderate-income families with the tools, knowledge, and […]
By: Mary Campbell Immigration court is one of the most intimidating places you can find yourself. Every case is high stakes—your future, your family, and your ability to remain in the United States are on the line. Yet too many immigrants walk into court without an attorney, thinking they can “explain their side” or handle […]
By: Anne Webster New York City is in the midst of a profound literacy crisis that threatens the academic and economic futures of its most vulnerable children. Nearly two-thirds of students living in poverty are unable to read at grade level, setting them on a trajectory toward lower graduation rates, limited career prospects, and diminished […]
