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.
They Couldn’t Access Mental Health Care When They Needed It. Now They’re Suing Their...
In late 2024, Nimrod Shimrony, an emergency medical technician for the New York City Fire Department, tried to end his life. After completing an intensive outpatient treatment program, he and his wife searched for a therapist for months. Valeria Calderón, a special education teacher with New York City’s public...
N.Y. lawmakers push food security bills amid federal SNAP cuts
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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
