Rising Ground To Axe 257 NYC Jobs In Spring Layoff Shock
Rising Ground will eliminate 257 positions across nine sites in New York City and Yonkers, the group's WARN filing shows. The layoffs are scheduled to begin May 21, 2026.
Albany Moves To Kill Secret Drug Tests On Pregnant New Yorkers
Lawmakers introduced the Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act to require informed consent before drug testing pregnant people and newborns, aiming to curb secret testing and reduce racial disparities.
Mamdani Reopens Dark Classrooms To Add 3-K And Pre-K Seats In Bronx And Brooklyn
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced seven reopened early‑childhood centers and a broader expansion that will add roughly 1,000 more preschool seats this fall, with sites in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
City Says Brooklyn Landlord Turned Buildings Into $1.3M Airbnb Hotel
The city alleges a landlord turned Brooklyn and Bronx apartments into illegal short‑term rentals that netted more than $1.3M. Officials are asking a judge to shut down listings and seek penalties.












