Josh Groban will host the Jimmy Awards at Minskoff Theatre, with 110 high school musicians nominated. The June 23 ceremony will be live-streamed, featuring intense competition for top acting honors and teacher recognition.

Two historic Catholic schools in Harlem are closing, impacting families and community members who lament the loss of these educational institutions with deep local ties.

NYC saw low turnout in Community Education Council elections amid ideological clashes; PLACE lost seats in District 2 due to anti-transgender sports stance.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams launches a citywide fatherhood initiative to support paternal involvement in children's lives, with resources and events featured in "Father Friendly Summer."

Governor Hochul launches a $100 million NY BRICKS program for creating community centers in underserved areas in New York, with grants of up to $15 million. Applications open July 14.

New York City officials announce the opening of an inclusive early childhood education center in Brooklyn, aiming to serve children with and without disabilities, including dedicated AIMS classrooms for students with autism.

Reports reveal racial bias in NYC child welfare, with Black and Latino families facing more investigations and an algorithm potentially exacerbating systemic biases.

The Bronx DA's office has accepted 109 law and undergrad students into its summer internship program, one of its largest cohorts, offering hands-on legal experience.

The Manhattan D.A. has allocated $295,000 to local groups for summer programs aimed at preventing youth gun violence, marking a continued investment in community-based initiatives.

Mayor Eric Adams has expanded NYC's youth swimming program and dedicated it to two teenagers who drowned, aiming to teach 18,000 second graders to swim for free annually.

ICE's detention of a Bronx high school student named Dylan led to protests and official condemnation in New York City, with legal and health concerns raised about his treatment post-arrest.

California Governor announces $56.5M for summer jobs for at-risk youths in New York, aiming to support 21,000 low-income family members with employment and training.

Three men were sentenced for murders following druggings and robberies in NYC, with the victims targeted at gay bars. Victim John Umberger's mother, Linda Clary, has been advocating for justice.