New York City Mayor Eric Adams was in El Paso, Texas, this weekend, on a sort of bizarre official trip to another city to talk about an issue that’s affecting his own: the arrival of asylum seekers. Adams toured around the border and held a press conference where he bemoaned the fact that some 40,000 migrants have arrived in the city since last year, many sent as a political stunt by officials in other states. He called on the federal government to intervene, including with funding.
Posted inSchools
Tech Fund Fellowship Program application open
First Tech Fund’s Fellowship Program is a year-long fellowship program for low-income students in NYC to help put them on college and career paths by providing them with free technology and creating a community of support. The program runs from September to June, where students participate in weekly virtual workshops and receive digital skills training, personalized mentorship, career exploration and networking opportunities to build social capital.
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How your school can apply for an Open Street
The NYC Department of Transportation’s Open Streets program creates spaces for children by closing off the streets from cars and traffic. The street can then be used for outdoor learning and recess. The Open Streets are run by nearby Pre-K, K-12, or higher education schools and have additional benefits to the schools like improved air quality and increased safety.
Posted inFeatured Artist
Eung Ho Park
This week we welcome Eung Ho Park, an artist based in Jackson Heights, Queens. Park was born in South Korea in 1957, and earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts […]
Posted inLabor
Hillstone restaurant’s Midtown location closes; staff given one day notice
Hillstone, a longtime Midtown staple, abruptly closed on Sunday, Jan. 16. Staff was informed that morning that the restaurant was closing permanently, effective end-of-shift.
Posted inSmall Biz Spotlight
Grandma’s Place spreads the joy of literacy one toy at a time
Dawn Harris Martine knows Harlem better than most; it’s where she was born and raised and where she has lived for the past 83 years. As a child, she had […]
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“I feel like the female version of Thor,” New York City nurses reflect on their victory
On Monday, Jan. 9, more than 7,000 nurses across New York City went on strike against two private New York City hospital systems: Mount Sinai and Montefiore Health System. The […]
Posted inCovid-19
There’s (another) new variant. Here’s what a doctor has to say.
Another year, another variant. As Covid-19 cases rise in New York City once again, many New Yorkers are left with questions. Reporter Andrea Pineda-Salgado spoke to Dr. Mark Horowitz who has partnered with us and our vaccine efforts about the new variant and what we can do to stay safe.
Posted inHousing, Politics
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s New York Housing Compact
In presenting her State of State speech this week — her first as a full-term governor following her triumph in last year’s election — Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined agenda items including bail reform, mental health funding, and initiatives to combat climate change, among other things. One of the biggest and most elemental was her proposal of something called the New York Housing Compact, an ambitious plan to develop 800,000 new homes across the state over the next decade.
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5 reasons why pausing Queens curbside compost collection is a waste
In October, curbside composting became available to Queens residents, with brown bins appearing around the neighborhood. The program proved successful, with more than 12 million pounds of organic material diverted from landfills. Now, the program is on hiatus for the winter, leaving users frustrated.
