March 27, 2025 By Christopher Hanway Every day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., thousands of working parents across New York City face the same urgent question: who will watch my child before I get home? For years, the answer was simple: a trusted afterschool program where children could learn, build friendships and stay safe… Read more »
Mar. 26, 2025 By Shane O’Brien The City Council approved a legislative package Wednesday afternoon to reduce the number of scaffolding structures on New York City streets. The package of five bills takes aim at the temporary steel and wooden scaffolding structures – known as scaffolding sheds – that line and darken thousands of…
Mar. 17, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Eugene “Gene” Kelty, who served multiple decades as a member of Community Board 7 (CB7) in Queens, including as the Board’s Chair, and a former FDNY firefighter, died on Sunday, March 16. He was 70 years old. Kelty served on CB7 for about 41 years, including approximately 29…
Mar. 14, 2025 By Mark Treyger and Vijah Ramjattan On March 14, the Jewish holiday of Purim and the Hindu festival of Holi will converge in a kaleidoscope of joy and revelry. As two of New York’s most vibrant communities prepare to celebrate on the same day, we’re reminded that our city’s greatest strength…
Mar. 1, 2025 amNewYork Metro Dr. Hazel Dukes, a towering champion of civil rights in New York who dedicated more than seven decades to advancing racial diversity, equity, and inclusion, died on Saturday at the age of 92. An unyielding commitment to justice defined her life’s work. She understood that real change required linking…
Feb. 25, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams New York City has a long and eventful history. Over 400 years, we have had our ups and downs. But throughout, New Yorkers’ resiliency has prevailed and our city’s fundamental values have remained constant. We are stronger because of our diversity. Every single person who decides to…
Feb. 24, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The MTA has announced that congestion pricing has brought in $48.6 million during its first month of operation. The data comes after President Donald Trump announced his intention to kill the program by withdrawing federal support on Feb. 19, just six weeks after the tolls started. Congestion pricing…
Feb. 20, 2025 By Bill Parry Police from the 115th Precinct in Jackson Heights and Transit District 20 are looking for two men who allegedly attacked a 7 train rider in Corona during a recent morning rush hour. The 37-year-old victim was aboard a Flushing-bound 7 train at the 103rd Street–Corona Plaza station at around… Read more »
Feb. 19, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Elected officials across Queens have condemned President Donald Trump after the Trump Administration moved to end federal approval for congestion pricing Wednesday. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy informed Gov. Kathy Hochul in a letter that he would rescind the federal approval of the congestion pricing program, describing the…
Feb. 18, 2025 By Mayor Eric Adams Since day one of our administration, building housing and bringing down the cost of living has been two of our top priorities. We know that in order to make New York City the best place on the globe to raise a family, we need affordable housing across…