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17 Dec 2024

Mayor Adams Announces Major Expansion of Citi Bike Service in Outer Boroughs as Ridership Continues to Soar

New Citi Bike Stations Will Be Installed in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens Beginning Fall 2025, Delivering Convenient Transportation Option to Underserved Communities

After Expansion, 64 Percent of New Yorkers Will Live Within Five Minute Walk of Citi Bike Station

16 Dec 2024

Amazon Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strike at 2 Major NYC Warehouses

(NEW YORK) – Amazon Teamsters at two New York City facilities—JFK8 and DBK4—have voted overwhelmingly to authorize strikes following Amazon’s illegal refusal to recognize their union and negotiate a contract addressing the company’s low wages and dangerous working conditions.

16 Dec 2024

Archdiocese of New York Engages in Comprehensive Study to Strengthen Catholic Education

NEW YORK—The Archdiocese of New York’s Department of Education – Superintendent of Schools Office has undertaken a vital step to ensure its Catholic schools’ future strength and sustainability. Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, recently shared details about the ongoing School Viability Study, which is currently evaluating the health and vitality of the archdiocese’s regional and parish elementary schools.

16 Dec 2024

Nord Anglia International School New York Announces Relocation to Gramercy Neighborhood

NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 16, 2024 – Nord Anglia International School New York (NAISNY) is thrilled to announce its relocation to a new home in the heart of Gramercy. Beginning with the 2025–26 academic year, the school will operate from its new campus at 111 E 22nd Street marking an exciting new chapter after 12 successful years on the Lower East Side.

21 Nov 2024

DCAS and NYC Health + Hospitals Celebrate the Completion of $8.2 Million Energy Efficiency Upgrade at Queens Hospital

Major efficiency upgrade enhances Queens Hospital’s infrastructure and reduces the hospital’s carbon emissions

13 Nov 2024

160 Years of Holiday Magic: PETE’S TAVERN Unveils its Grand 2024 Holiday Display

New York, NY – It’s Time! Pete’s Tavern, the historic Gramercy Park institution beloved by New Yorkers since 1864, has just launched its most ambitious holiday decorations yet to celebrate an incredible milestone—160 years of continuous hospitality. This year’s holiday display promises to transform the city’s festive season with breathtaking decorations and a
tribute to the heart and soul of New York.

8 Nov 2024

Professor Gregorio Mayers Joins Law School Board of Visitors

CUNY School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Gregorio Mayers, Esq., to its Board of Visitors. With more than 20 years of experience as an attorney, strategic consultant, federal mediator, and tenured professor, Professor Mayers brings a wealth of expertise in criminal law, administrative law, and public policy to this role. His expertise and commitment to social justice have made him a sought-after speaker on critical civil rights issues, including bail reform, reflecting CUNY Law’s mission of law in service of human needs.

6 Nov 2024

Brooklyn Borough President Candidate Khari Edwards Statement After VP Kamala Harris's Presidential Loss

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30 Oct 2024

DEMANDING A CONTRACT WITH REAL RAISES PSC Members Arrested for Blockading Entrance Outside CUNY Trustees Hearing

After nearly two years without a raise, CUNY faculty and staff disrupted the CUNY Trustees’ public hearing on October 21st, 2024, declaring “No Business as Usual!” until we get a fair offer.