Contract faculty at NYU have set a March 23 strike deadline, saying pay, job security and academic‑freedom protections remain unresolved. The union argues campuswide action could be imminent.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has paused Bronx Week for May 2026, saying the break will let her office redesign the festival amid economic strain. Officials say select marquee events will continue while the public is invited to weigh in.

Flatbush tenants say roaches, mold and leaks have made 75 Lenox Road unlivable and are pressing Mayor Mamdani to force repairs. They point to a court order and HPD watchlist.

NYC requires official trash bins by June 1, 2026. Here’s where to pick one up, what sizes to buy and how to handle delivery delays.

A new national survey finds women are more pessimistic about the 2026 labor market and are choosing stability over job moves, a shift with big consequences in high‑cost cities.

Comptroller Mark Levine warned that a lack of jobs and affordable housing has driven large declines in the city's Black population, and panelists urged paired fixes. Data and officials differ on the exact toll, but the policy imperative is clear.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law banning infant walkers in licensed child‑care facilities; state agencies will notify providers and safety groups welcomed the move.

A Bronx widow alleges ArchCare at Providence Rest neglected her 85-year-old husband, who developed a Stage 4 bedsore and died; she has filed a wrongful-death suit.

A $17.8M increase for New York’s oldest supportive-housing program is buying time for at-risk tenants, but advocates say $62.1M more is needed to stabilize thousands of homes.

An 11‑story Fort Greene center opened last fall to house families in private apartment-style units with on-site services; early moves into permanent housing are encouraging.

Zohran Mamdani’s election has stirred pride and new political energy among Muslim New Yorkers. Organizers say years of community organizing and legal fights over surveillance shaped expectations at City Hall.

Julie Menin marched through Chinatown on Sunday as the neighborhood celebrated the 28th annual Lunar New Year parade and the Year of the Fire Horse. The City Council shared a post from the event.

Inside Rikers' main kitchen, chefs and approved detainee workers prepare millions of meals under strict security, a cramped routine that underlines the city's larger struggles to close the island. The reporting shows how everyday rules reveal operational and policy gaps.