A study suggests that the distinctive New York City accent is used less frequently, ranking 12th in fading regional U.S. dialects, although it is preserved in popular culture.

Unionized ProPublica staff staged a practice picket outside their Manhattan newsroom after more than two years of stalled bargaining, with 80% of members signing strike pledges.

NewYork-Presbyterian nurses approved a three-year contract that secures staffing, pay and safety gains; Attorney General Letitia James publicly praised the outcome.

Common areas at 2065 Morris Ave went dark after management allegedly fell behind on a Con Edison bill; DOB inspectors later cited dozens of violations. Residents say power returned Friday after a payment.

NRG has completed the purchase of the Ravenswood Generating Station, shifting control of New York City’s largest fossil fuel plant and raising fresh questions about its planned conversion to renewables.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's call to increase property taxes amid a $5.4 billion budget shortfall meets strong opposition from Queens homeowners and city officials.

CUNY is centralizing complaint handling, adding mandatory Title VI training and expanding a campuswide constructive‑dialogue program across its 26 colleges. The moves pair faster reporting with added counseling supports.

NYCHA will test induction cooktops in 100 apartments under a state‑backed challenge that could scale to thousands of replacements. The pilot aims to cut pollution and avoid costly upgrades.

The City Council and CUNY launched a free online legal service that connects New Yorkers to immigration lawyers for document renewals, DACA, TPS and family petitions.

Dozens of Brooklyn Hospital Center nurses rallied Feb. 19 saying they’ve gone 19 days without employer-funded coverage and are demanding immediate restoration. The union says payments stopped months ago.

Two years after unionizing, Callowhill staff say contract talks have stalled amid disputes over pay, scheduling and safety.

Jesse Jackson's death marks the loss of a pivotal civil rights leader who notably influenced New York politics, from David Dinkins' mayoral win to broader social movements.

Rose Freedman, the last living survivor of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist fire, died at 107; her escape and decades of advocacy helped shape New York workplace safety.