Report: Clean Air Initiative could create more than 300,000 construction and transit jobs statewide
New York could see more than 300,000 new jobs, led by growth in construction and transit, if the state moves forward with the Clean Air Initiative, according to a new analysis from the Environmental Defense Fund and Greenline Insights. The report estimates that investments made through the proposed cap-and-invest...
Bridging Cultures Group founder and CEO talks about Muslim Heritage Month and more
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently proclaimed January as Muslim American Heritage Month, ordering landmarks in New York City and across the state lit up green to mark the occasion. It’s the first time New York state has made such a designation. This, as the five boroughs’ first-ever Muslim mayor —...
NYC commuter says MTA price hikes are costing her $100 per week
The New York City MTA increased its base fare, and now commuters are concerned about being able to afford the higher prices
New 2026 Minimum Wage and salary thresholds to affect businesses in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse,...
New York employers must review their payment practices to ensure that they comply with these increasing rates and thresholds in 2026
CFDA, Ralph Lauren announce two grant programs to strengthen American fashion manufacturing
NEW YORK — The Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced two new initiatives designed to strengthen American fashion manufacturing, drive innovation, support workforce development and promote economic growth in key apparel-producing regions. The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund, developed with funding from...
N.Y. pols brace for ICE accountability battle
Democratic lawmakers in Albany are demanding reforms to hold U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agents accountable for their actions after a federal officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis — and said Thursday they're ready for the legal consequences. Video captured by bystanders Wednesday shows two U.S....
Hochul and Mamdani unveil new free child care plan for 2-year-olds
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) unveiled a plan on Thursday to give 2-year-olds in the city free child care. The announcement began Mamdani’s 2025 campaign promise of universal child care. The plan will expand the city’s program to include 2-year-olds for free and bolster the program for...
State warns med spa customers: ‘Be aware of the dangers’
Following a probe, the New York Department of State is warning consumers to be cautious about seeking services from medical spas that aren’t properly licensed. The probe, with the first phase in New York City, inspected 223 businesses, resulting in fines, suspensions, and revocations. While the majority of...
MTA eyes upgrades to LIRR work trains
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking to upgrade Long Island Rail Road work locomotives with technology that substantially reduces emissions. The agency last November issued a request for expression of interest from potential suppliers regarding the remanufacture of its whole fleet. The MTA’s switcher...
NYC Health Officials To Update On Flu Surge
NYC health officials will update on the flu surge as cases and hospitalizations rise. New York State recorded a record 71,123 flu cases in one week, with over 4,500 hospitalizations. Officials urge vaccination, especially with the new H3N2 strain circulating.
