What to know about NY’s new legal aid for unaccompanied minors
The state funding will cover legal services for about 1,400 unaccompanied minors as a federal contract lapsed.
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New York does the right thing for immigrant kids, but should do more
The state’s top three leaders pledged $7 million for migrant children’s lawyers after Trump cut their funding. It’s not enough.
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Cooking up a new model for food connections in Queens
The Connected Chef brings New Yorkers farm-direct produce and a donation-powered, sliding-scale pricing model — no proof of need required.
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El-Sayed and the Democrats’ new center
The progressive Michigan doctor’s win over establishment favorite is one more sign of a political realignment
Where to find free backpacks, school supplies and uniforms in NYC
Families in NYC can score free supplies, community resources and other essentials for students. Here’s where back-to-school giveaways are happening across all five boroughs.
Trump’s magic trick: Making legal immigrants illegal
A court-endorsed crackdown on formerly protected Haitian and Syrian migrants could hit 40,000 NYC residents.
Buy an East Midtown co-op for $58K
A Mitchell-Lama housing lottery in Kips Bay is open for a one-bedroom. Here’s how to apply before it closes.
From our stage to City Hall, Mamdani taps Anthony Shorris to lead NYC EDC
Named president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, Shorris spoke at Epicenter’s AI summit in Astoria in June about why local news is where reality intrudes.
Who slaps the cuffs on a world leader?
Mamdani’s address on Netanyahu was not just about the Israeli leader but also about the viability of international accountability
Where to find free concerts across Queens this summer
From cumbia and son jarocho to jazz, indie rock and Latin pop, these performances span neighborhoods and genres.
Here’s what to know about the diarrhea-causing disease before your next trip to the supermarket
From washing produce to recognizing symptoms, here’s how to navigate the latest cyclospora outbreak.

