New York Puts $1 Million On The Line To Supercharge Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
State opens $1M grants to expand Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, giving libraries and nonprofits money to enroll kids and subsidize monthly books. Applications are due April 30, 2026.
BlackRock Slams the Brakes on HPS Credit Fund Withdrawals
BlackRock has capped redemptions at the HPS Corporate Lending Fund after heavy requests, with roughly $1.2B sought and about $620M paid out in the repurchase round. The move highlights liquidity strain in retail-facing private credit.
Penn Station Fix-Up Poised To Turn NJ Transit Commute Into Two-Week Crawl
Amtrak will replace key switches at Penn Station from March 6–15, adding delays to NJ Transit’s already reduced schedule. Riders should expect longer trips and crowded alternatives.
Foggy Gloom Poised To Drag Down New York City’s Friday Rush
Light pre-dawn showers taper but patchy fog may slow the Friday commute. Weekend temperatures climb into the 50s–60s with showers likely Saturday night.












