New Child Psychiatric Facility Opens in the Bronx, Expanding Access to Mental Health Care for Youth
A new 21-bed inpatient psychiatric facility for children has opened in the Bronx, funded by the state and operated by Montefiore Medical Center, as part of Governor Hochul's initiative to increase mental health services.
Attorney General Letitia James Leads Legal Victory Protecting Services for Crime Victims Regardless of Immigration Status
Attorney General Letitia James and other attorneys general succeeded in overturning DOJ restrictions affecting services for crime victims, ensuring access regardless of immigration status.
Mayor Adams Strikes Landmark $7 Billion Labor Deal with New York Building & Construction Trades Council
Mayor Eric Adams announced two Project Labor Agreements with the Building & Construction Trades Council to enhance labor practices in NYC capital projects, focusing on fair wages, safety, and community hiring for $7B worth of projects.
Four Admit to Embezzling Funds from Brooklyn Homeless Non-Profit and Face Up to Five Years in Prison
Four individuals pleaded guilty to defrauding a Brooklyn non-profit for the homeless, misappropriating funds through kickback schemes involving surveillance contracts. They face up to five years in prison and agreed to pay restitution.
Staten Island Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Sex Trafficking and Illegal Firearm Possession
Justin Dixon was sentenced to 15 years for minor enticement and illegal firearm possession; he pled guilty to running a sex trafficking ring using violence and intimidation.
Wet Weather in Store for New York City Today, with Rain Expected Across All Boroughs
Rain is expected in New York today with an 80% chance of precipitation and highs around 57 degrees; 100% chance of continued rain before 1 a.m. Clearer, cooler weather is forecast for Thanksgiving Day.
Port Authority Chief Rick Cotton to Retire in 2026 After Revamping NYC Transportation Infrastructure
Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of NY and NJ, will retire in January 2026. He led significant infrastructure projects, including the $8 billion LaGuardia rebuild.
MTA Unveils Advanced Railcar Testing Hub in Brooklyn's Sunset Park to Welcome Latest Subway Fleet
The MTA has opened a new railcar testing facility in Brooklyn to enhance the deployment of new subway cars, including the technologically advanced R211 and R268 models.
Bon Appétit to Open New Restaurant and Market at JFK Airport as Part of Brand Expansion
Bon Appétit is launching a restaurant and market at JFK's Terminal One, introducing an AI kitchen assistant, and starting a "Gear of the Year Awards" for kitchen products under its new Editor-in-Chief's expansion strategy.












