Undocumented parents need jobs, but first, they need child care. One program is helping them get it
The demand for child care is booming for recently arrived migrants. But staff and advocates say that despite a program expansion, Promise NYC’s road ahead still looks uncertain.
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Changes to NYC middle and high school admissions
District changes, unlimited high school picks, and updates to MySchools.
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How this election could shape NYC’s housing crisis
Affordable housing is a top concern for many New Yorkers during this election, but some voters are still unsure how the presidential race could impact New York City’s housing problems.
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Why one woman left pre-med to become a pastry chef
Meet the Haitian American woman who has questioned the colonial influence on pastries.
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Epicenter and Thirteen partner to elevate New York voters’ concerns ahead of election
Your Voice Matters, co-produced with Epicenter, kicks off with episodes on housing, caregiving, and immigration.
Why parents are ditching store-bought baby food
A recent study shows the data behind some new mothers’ decision to skip the baby food section at the supermarket.
Is it curtains for the Adams show?
The long-awaited indictment of Mayor Eric Adams is here. What will it mean in the end?
Update on the Queens bus network redesign
Here’s the latest on plans to modernize the bus network in our largest borough.
Tips for creating a productive homework environment
How to help students concentrate, stay organized, and be productive.
Meet the trailblazer who fought racism to defend Black maternal health in the 1950s
What a Black woman OB-GYN’s legacy in Brooklyn says about equity in health and leadership.
Who’s paying attention to local corruption?
The Feds are at the forefront of the Adams administration’s legal troubles. Can we not keep our own house in order?
Buy an East Harlem apartment for $11K via lottery
An affordable housing lottery will soon be closing, allowing New Yorkers to buy a studio or one-bedroom apartment overlooking the East River.
What parents should know about the chancellor’s plans for this school year
Chancellor David Banks delivered the 2024-2025 ‘State of Our Schools’ address. He spoke about AI, accelerated learning, new programming and more.