NYC launches $67.5M expansion for preschool special ed
Earlier this month, city officials announced a $67 million investment for preschool special education. This will open programs…
New York could face $500B+ in storm prevention costs by 2050
New York State is projected to spend more than $500 billion on infrastructure improvements to help communities prepare…
Jamaica Bay Festival brings together nature and community
This weekend, community organizations along the city’s shorelines are coming together for the annual Jamaica Bay Festival. The…
Former Manhattan assistant DA talks 26 Federal Plaza attack
The NYPD and FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force are continuing the investigation of the incendiary device…
Airbnb, other short rental companies push back on low
Short-term rental companies like Airbnb and VRBO are urging the city to reduce the restrictions enacted by Local…
Advocacy group uses mentorship to combat violence
Police are still searching for suspects wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a Brooklyn man during…
City launches electric food cart pilot program
Earlier this week, the city announced a new electric food cart pilot program with the goal of phasing…
City health commissioner shares updates on heat deaths
The NYC Health Department has confirmed 18 cases of Legionnaires’ disease on the Upper East Side. The department…
Nonprofit launches mobile van for HIV prevention outreach
A new mobile outreach van is hoping to bring more HIV testing, overdose prevention and supportive services to…
Company fosters community amongst people battling migraines
June marks Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Migraines affect nearly 40 million people in the United States, but…
Expert shares extreme heat tips ahead of World Cup hames
The World Cup is in full swing, and fans at some of the stadiums are starting to feel…
BCHS celebrates America250 with new exhibit
For more than 70 years, the Bronx County Historical Society has served as a cultural institution dedicated to…