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Nikki Lucas Hosts East New York Easter Hat Pageant

(Press Release) Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, will host the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon for East New York seniors on April 2, 2026, in East New York. The annual event will bring together seniors from across the 60th Assembly District for an afternoon of fellowship, entertainment, and the community’s longtime Easter hat pageant tradition.

CUNY Chancellor Visits ‘CUNY Reconnect’ at BMCC

(Press Release) City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez visited a child development class at Borough of Manhattan Community College to highlight the university’s expanding early childhood education programs and promote the state’s tuition-free CUNY Reconnect initiative. The program, launched by Kathy Hochul, helps eligible adult learners enroll in community college programs tied to high-demand careers such as education, nursing, and technology. CUNY leaders say the effort will help strengthen New York’s early childhood workforce as the state and city pursue broader access to affordable child care under the leadership of Governor Hochul and Zohran Mamdani.

Elmhurst Hospital Earns National Nursing Awards

(Press Release) NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has received two national recognitions for excellence in patient care, with its Critical Care Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit earning the Silver Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the DAISY Team Award for Nursing Excellence from the DAISY Foundation. The honors recognize the hospital’s commitment to high-quality critical care, strong nursing leadership, and compassionate treatment for patients facing complex and life-threatening medical conditions. The awards highlight Elmhurst Hospital’s continued investment in improving patient outcomes, strengthening nursing culture, and delivering advanced care to communities across Queens and New York City.

Mayor Mamdani Announces New Child Care Plan

(Press Release) New York City officials have announced a major expansion of the city’s 3-K early childhood education program, adding more than 1,000 new seats across 56 ZIP codes in all five boroughs as part of an effort to move closer to truly universal access for families with three-year-old children. According to the official announcement from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the new seats will begin rolling out in September 2026 and will target neighborhoods where demand for early childhood education has been rising in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. City leaders say the expansion is intended to help working families access free 3-K programs closer to home while supporting early learning, child development, and school readiness through the NYC Public Schools system.

Kota the Friend Releases New Single “Love Slave”

(Press Release) Independent hip-hop artist Kota the Friend has released his latest single, “Love Slave,” offering listeners another preview of his upcoming project Local Art Dealer, Vol. 1, set to arrive on March 25 across all major streaming platforms. The new record follows the February release of “Love Me” and continues to introduce the sound and creative direction behind the forthcoming project. Beyond the music, Local Art Dealer reflects Kota’s ongoing commitment to independence while highlighting a broader movement focused on supporting and collaborating with local artists across music, fashion, visual art, and other creative disciplines.

New East New York School Planned on New Lots Ave

Plans filed for a seven-story educational facility that could serve up to 500 students in the growing East New York community.