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Ronald McDonald House New York Unveils Renovation

Ronald McDonald House New York has completed a major renovation of shared family spaces at its Upper East Side residence, where children undergoing treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses stay with their families. The redesigned second floor at 405 East 73rd Street includes expanded areas for meals, recreation, education and family activities, along with spaces where caregivers can work or take private calls. New amenities include updated kitchens, dedicated play and tutoring areas, and a soundproof studio for music and podcast activities. The project is intended to provide families staying in Manhattan for medical care with more opportunities to maintain everyday routines and spend time together while navigating lengthy or demanding periods of pediatric treatment.

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Harlem Hospital Expands Adult Sickle Cell Clinic Hours

Adults living with sickle cell disease have expanded access to specialized treatment at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem following an increase in operating hours for the hospital’s new adult clinic. Launched in January, the program now sees patients on Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and combines management of sickle cell disease with routine primary and preventive healthcare. Patients can receive medications, screenings, pain-management support and assistance coordinating their care without having to navigate a separate medical practice for everyday health needs. The Harlem-based program also connects patients with social and community health workers who can assist with behavioral health concerns and challenges involving food or housing. Harlem is one of three NYC Health + Hospitals locations providing specialized adult sickle cell care.

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Chime Opens 84,000-Square-Foot NYC Office in Flatiron

Financial technology company Chime has expanded its New York City operations with an 84,000-square-foot workplace at 122 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan’s Flatiron District. The three-floor location will serve as the company’s East Coast hub, housing employees working across technology, product development, marketing, partnerships and other business functions. The expansion builds on Chime’s New York presence, which began in 2023 and grew following its acquisition of local company Salt Labs. Chime identifies New York as its largest metropolitan market and expects the new location to support recruiting and continued growth in the region. The opening also comes as the company pursues a proposed acquisition of longtime banking partner Stride Bank, subject to regulatory approval.

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NYC Invests $4M to Expand Public Bathrooms Citywide

New York City is putting $4 million toward a new approach to increasing restroom availability throughout the five boroughs, with modular facilities intended to reduce the time and expense associated with traditional construction. NYCEDC will seek proposals from companies capable of supplying the new units, while city agencies will determine where additional facilities should be placed. West Harlem is among the first communities slated for expanded access, with a free, accessible and self-cleaning restroom planned near 12th Avenue and St. Clair Place. The broader initiative is designed to bring more facilities beyond parks and into plazas and other heavily used public spaces, addressing a longstanding shortage of convenient restroom options for residents, workers and visitors.

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NY State Workers Rally Against Workplace Bullying

The Public Employees Federation brought its newest labor protest symbol, S.T.O.M.P. the bull, to Lower Manhattan as union members rallied over alleged workplace problems at the New York State Department of Financial Services. PEF says employees have faced bullying, intimidation and retaliation and is calling for greater accountability and protections for state workers. The demonstration drew roughly 100 union leaders, members and staff, along with representatives from other labor organizations and several elected officials. The union also raised broader concerns about how discrimination complaints involving state agencies are investigated. S.T.O.M.P., whose name stands for “Stop Treating Our Members Poorly,” is expected to appear at future PEF actions across New York State.

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Crowne Plaza Opens New Flagship Hotel in Times Square

Crowne Plaza has opened its new Americas flagship in Midtown Manhattan, introducing a redesigned 685-room property near Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center and Central Park. Developed by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company and managed by Highgate, the 22-story hotel combines accommodations with dining, meeting facilities and spaces designed for travelers mixing work and leisure. Features include Fifty-First Street Social, a 24-hour marketplace, flexible event areas and the upscale Manhattan Level on the hotel’s upper floors. The property also offers a 22nd-floor Broadway Suite with an outdoor terrace and skyline views. The opening represents a significant New York City investment for Crowne Plaza as the IHG brand continues expanding and modernizing its global hotel portfolio.

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Tarter Krinsky Names Laskowitz Landlord Practice Co-Chair

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin has promoted Shari S. Laskowitz to co-chair its Landlord & Tenant Practice, adding her extensive real estate litigation experience to the group’s leadership. Since joining the firm in 2024, Laskowitz has worked on complex disputes involving landlords, tenants, property owners, co-op and condominium boards, and other real estate interests. In her new role, she will help guide the growing practice, support attorney development, and advance strategies for handling recurring and complex client matters, including through the firm’s focus on AI and innovation.

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Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas' Statement on NYC Stabbings

Official Statement from Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas on the Two Recent Manhattan Stabbings

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Bellevue Expands ER CT Imaging for Faster Care

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue has completed a nearly $7 million modernization of its Emergency Department CT suite by bringing a second advanced CT scanner online. The expanded imaging capacity is expected to speed the diagnosis of strokes, traumatic injuries, and other medical emergencies while improving patient flow in one of the nation's busiest emergency departments. Hospital leaders say the upgrade strengthens Bellevue's ability to provide uninterrupted, around-the-clock emergency imaging for the more than 110,000 patients treated annually.