Federal shutdown jeopardizes school funding in New York
As Republican and Democrat legislators squabble over the federal government shutdown, educators worry that the impacts to funding…
Trump administration cancels NYC magnet school funding over transgender student policies
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Daniel Prude’s death renews calls for mental health reform
New Yorkers across the state commemorated Daniel Prude on what would have been his 47th birthday this past…
NYC Council overrides Mayor Adams’ vetoes on two major issues
New York City Council is no stranger to butting heads with Mayor Eric Adams on numerous issues. This…
Black communities prepare for potential federal action by Trump
For months, President Donald Trump has described, with dubious evidence, some of the nation’s major cities as unsafe…
Bill would allow incarceration to count toward supportive housing eligibility
Jail is not a home, but incarceration prevents people from qualifying for city-funded supportive housing, which requires a…
Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Espaillat reintroduce Resilient Transit Act
Subways or submarines? Sen. Kristen Gillibrand and Rep. Adriano Espaillat reintroduced the Resilient Transit Act last week on…
One45 project advances with final NYC council vote
The New York City Council unanimously approved the long-debated One45 mixed-use development project in Harlem in a final…
NYC Budget finally baselines funding for early childhood education
Mayor Eric Adams and the city council unanimously approved a $115.9 billion adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget…
2026 New York Fiscal Budget brings new initiatives
The New York City Council approved their 2026 fiscal budget this past weekend. The budget encompasses allocating funding…