This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. Dylan Lopez Contreras sat waiting for a copy of his class schedule in a sunny fourth-floor room of his Bronx high school as his counselor walked in, wearing a “Free Dylan” button at
Bedford-Stuyvesant has quite the mix of housing stock, from prewar brownstones to brand new buildings at a variety of price points. But what if you want the best of both worlds? Those looking for an industrial, vintage-chic space that boasts modern upgrades can end their search here — just take a lo
Bedford-Stuyvesant has quite the mix of housing stock, from prewar brownstones to brand new buildings at a variety of price points. But what if you want the best of both worlds? Those looking for an industrial, vintage-chic space that boasts modern upgrades can end their search here — just tak
"Supportive housing has given me so much. I take comfort in knowing that if I have a problem, there’s someone I can go to right away. Every senior deserves the safety and security that my building provides, along with the privacy to receive care in our own homes." The post Opinion: Helping Formerly
“Supportive housing has given me so much. I take comfort in knowing that if I have a problem, there’s someone I can go to right away. Every senior deserves the safety and security that my building provides, along with the privacy to receive care in our own homes.” A supportive housing bu
According to Pew Research Center data, 79 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions that focus on health, exercise, or diet. At-home fitness equipment and tech can help achieve some of your health, exercise, and fitness goals. The convenience of working out at home eliminates the need to make it
According to Pew Research Center data, 79 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions that focus on health, exercise, or diet. At-home fitness equipment and tech can help achieve some of your health, exercise, and fitness goals. The convenience of working out at home eliminates the need to make it
Prosecutors unsealed an indictment Tuesday alleging the operators of city-funded migrant shelters skimmed $1 million from their no-bid contracts, and pocketed kickbacks from subcontractors they brought in to handle security and food. The charges filed by U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella in Brooklyn are
Prosecutors unsealed an indictment Tuesday alleging the operators of city-funded migrant shelters skimmed $1 million from their no-bid contracts, and pocketed kickbacks from subcontractors they brought in to handle security and food. The charges filed by U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella in Brooklyn are
Governor Kathy Hochul delivers remarks at Budget Rally in March. Debates over auto insurance, climate change have slowed down state budget talks. [ more › ]
The Public Campaign Finance Board meets Tuesday in Albany, including Vice Chair Brian Kolb, left, and Chair Barbara Lifton, right. The Republican gubernatorial candidate and good-government groups condemned the move. [ more › ]
La auditoría descubrió "numerosas deficiencias" en la forma en que el Departamento de Salud e Higiene Mental prestaba servicios de interpretación a los neoyorquinos con dominio limitado del inglés en sus instalaciones, así como cuando el personal realizaba inspecciones sanitarias en restaurantes. Th
La auditoría descubrió “numerosas deficiencias” en la forma en que el Departamento de Salud e Higiene Mental prestaba servicios de interpretación a los neoyorquinos con dominio limitado del inglés en sus instalaciones, así como cuando el personal realizaba inspecciones sanitarias en rest
A vacant two-story Midtown South commercial building will become a 32-story residential tower, marking the first permits filed in New York City for a high-density development under new zoning laws. On Monday, Sioni Group filed plans to construct a 95-unit apartment building at 28 West 37th Street, t
A vacant two-story Midtown South commercial building will become a 32-story residential tower, marking the first permits filed in New York City for a high-density development under new zoning laws. On Monday, Sioni Group filed plans to construct a 95-unit apartment building at 28 West 37th Street, t
Close-up of an police car, equipped with flashing lights and siren, used as transportation on New York City streets by NYPD. The incident happened at a public housing complex in Edgemere. [ more › ]
Migrants wait outside the Roosevelt Hotel hoping for a place to stay on Aug. 2, 2023, in New York City. The former official received some $7 million in contracts to guard New York City shelter. [ more › ]
An affordable housing lottery has opened for a building in Brownsville that was converted from a two-story brick industrial building into a three-story, 68-unit apartment building. Included in the lottery for 400 Thatford Avenue Apartments are 17 studio apartments, all rent stabilized and income res
An affordable housing lottery has opened for a building in Brownsville that was converted from a two-story brick industrial building into a three-story, 68-unit apartment building. Included in the lottery for 400 Thatford Avenue Apartments are 17 studio apartments, all rent stabilized and income res
After a seven-year sober spell, Staten Island Ferry riders can once again booze on board. Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that beer, hard seltzers, and canned cocktails will be sold on the ferry for the first time since 2019, alongside expanded snack options like pretzels
