Working families deserve a fair chance at parenthood (opinion)
Becoming a parent is one of the most meaningful experiences in life. Yet for far too many New Yorkers, the ability to start or grow a family hinges less on love, readiness, or stability and far more on whether they can afford tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills.
City, State Roll Out ‘2-Care’ Plan for Free Child Care at Age Two
Brooklyn, NY (January 8, 2026) New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have announced a new initiative that will provide free child care for all two-year-olds in New York City, positioning the city for a major expansion of early childhood support over the next several years.
Nurse strike averted across three Northwell hospitals following tentative agreements
A potential nurse strike across three Long Island hospitals has been averted after Northwell Health reached tentative contract agreements with the New York State Nurses Association at Huntington, Plainview, and Syosset hospitals. In a statement released Saturday, Northwell confirmed that NYSNA has officially...
New York Weather Alert: Rain and Icy Conditions Increase Albany to New York City...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. New York City, New York – A prolonged stretch of wet and potentially icy winter weather is expected to impact eastern New York and the New York City metro area beginning Thursday, raising concerns for...
Affordability, Energy Issues Dominate State of the Region
The Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury was the site of the Long Island Association’s (LIA) State of the Region breakfast, which took place on January 9. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke at the annual roundtable, where the...
‘They’re ready for us to walk’: Nurses at top NYC hospitals prep for historic...
Approximately 16,000 nurses at Montefiore, Mount Sinai and New York-Presbyterian have yet to agree on new union contracts.
Free Childcare Under Five Sounds Great — But Only In NYC
Governor Hochul announces universal childcare under five in New York, but free care starts only in NYC.
Nearly 16,000 nurses could go on strike if deal is not reached
Nurses gathered on Friday in Midtown Manhattan for an emergency rally as contract negotiations continue, and the possibility of a strike draws closer. “We are here because we have been fighting for patient and nurse safety for months here at our hospital,” Mount Sinai Nurse Goodness Iheanachor said. The...
NYSNA nurses gives updates on demands ahead of strike
NYSNA plans to go on the largest strike in NYC history on Jan. 12 if the demands aren't met.
The “Deadliest” 15 Miles in New York: Why Locals Fear the Southern State Parkway
NEW YORK STATE - If you ask a New Yorker about dangerous roads, they might mention the pothole-riddled Cross Bronx Expressway. But while the Cross Bronx is annoying, it's mostly a parking lot. The real danger in New York lies on the roads designed for 1920s Sunday drivers, now used by 2026 commuters in SUVs.
