Lehman College Receives Transformative $50 Million Donation from MacKenzie Scott Foundation to Empower Students in the Bronx
Lehman College receives a $50 million donation from MacKenzie Scott Foundation to support student success, impacting many from families earning under $30,000 per year.
New York AG Letitia James Urges DoorDash Workers to Claim Settlement Funds Before Deadline
NY Attorney General Letitia James urges DoorDash workers to claim part of a $16.75 million settlement by December 31, 2025, for tips used to subsidize wages between May 2017 and September 2019.
Manhattan D.A. Alvin L. Bragg Jr. Pushes for Stronger Tenant Protections Amid Housing Crisis
Manhattan D.A. Bragg advocates for Bill S8559 to enhance tenant protections amid the housing crisis, emphasizing tougher penalties for landlord harassment and scams.
New York City Rings in the Holidays with Glittering Tree Lighting at Bryant Park's Bank of America Winter Village
New York City kicked off its festive season with the lighting of a 45-foot spruce at Bryant Park, signaled by fireworks and skating performances. The Winter Village offers free admission and will stay open until March with numerous attractions.
Attorney General Letitia James Secures Over $100K in Baby Formula for Central New York Families Following Price Gouging Settlement
NY Attorney General Letitia James provided over $100,000 in baby formula to Central New York families, funded by a settlement from a price gouging case against Marine Park Distribution and Formula Depot.
Brooklyn Brightens Up with Festive Tree Lightings and Holiday Events across the Borough
Brooklyn kicks off the holiday season with tree lightings and celebrations, including Park Slope's annual event and festivities across the borough promoting community and local shopping.
New York City Secures $12 Million in Federal Grant Amidst Ongoing Dispute Over Transgender Student Policies
NYC magnet schools received $12M in federal funds amid a dispute with the Trump administration over transgender student policies and a larger $35M funding controversy.
New York City Anticipates Record-Breaking Tourism Surge During Holidays, Fueling Economic Revival and Luxury Transport Demand
NYC expects a record-breaking tourism surge for the holiday season, with over 68 million visitors anticipated by 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
New York City to Build 'Queens Holocaust Memorial,' Committing $3 Million to Honor Victims and Educate Amid Rising Antisemitism
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced plans for the "Queens Holocaust Memorial" to honor Holocaust victims and combat antisemitism.












