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NY Lawmakers Push to Block ICE Warehouse Conversions

NY Lawmakers Push to Block ICE Warehouse Conversions

New York lawmakers are seeking to prevent local resources from being used to create new ICE detention facilities, following opposition to a proposed warehouse conversion in Newburgh.
More Than 4,200 New Yorkers Have Received Doula Care Since 2022

More Than 4,200 New Yorkers Have Received Doula Care Since 2022

New York City’s investment in doula care is reaching more families, particularly in communities that have faced longstanding maternal health disparities.
Mixed Reviews on New “Fast-Track” Housing Court Program

Mixed Reviews on New “Fast-Track” Housing Court Program

New York City Housing Court will fast-track critical cases. Some organizations view the policy as a win for tenants while others have concerns about fairness and larger systematic inefficiencies.
NYC Launches "Renew Crew" to Speed Up Park Repairs

NYC Launches "Renew Crew" to Speed Up Park Repairs

The city rolls out a new effort to tackle everyday maintenance across its public spaces.
Mayor Mamdani Announces Rehabilitation of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Mayor Mamdani Announces Rehabilitation of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

The city-owned portion of the BQE will undergo $4 billion in construction as part of a 10-year rehabilitation.
From Bergdorf Goodman to the Assembly Ballot

From Bergdorf Goodman to the Assembly Ballot

Eon Huntley is bringing an unconventional mix of luxury fashion and progressive politics to the state assembly race.
Brooklyn NYCHA Residents Can Raise Housing Concerns in November

Brooklyn NYCHA Residents Can Raise Housing Concerns in November

Housing concerns ranging from repairs to building conditions will get a direct hearing when NYCHA brings its community forum to Brooklyn in November.
NYC Plans Faster Sidewalk Shed Removals

NYC Plans Faster Sidewalk Shed Removals

More than 1,000 fewer sidewalk sheds are already on city streets than this time last year and new rules aim to accelerate that decline.
State Takes Meta to Trial Over Youth Safety

State Takes Meta to Trial Over Youth Safety

Years after the lawsuit was filed, claims over Meta’s alleged impact on young users are finally going to trial.
MTA Unlikely to Meet Goal of All-Electric Buses by 2040

MTA Unlikely to Meet Goal of All-Electric Buses by 2040

A new audit finds that producing an all-electric, city-wide bus fleet may take longer than expected due to reliability and production issues.