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NYC Health Launches Behavioral Care Corps

NYC Health + Hospitals and Project Renewal have launched Care Corps, a workforce development program designed to train New Yorkers for careers in behavioral health while helping address staffing shortages across the city’s healthcare system. The free six-week program combines classroom instruction, simulation-based hospital training, and paid internships to prepare participants for entry-level behavioral health positions. Since launching last year, 45 participants have completed the program, with 78% securing employment at NYC Health + Hospitals or other healthcare systems across New York City.

Jaime Williams Hosts Brooklyn Pet Adoption Day

Assemblywoman Jaime Williams is partnering with Animal Care Centers of NYC and Animal Pantry to host an “I Love My Pet Day” community pet adoption event in Brooklyn. The event will feature adoptable pets, pet owner resources, and free giveaways while helping connect local animals with loving homes and supporting responsible pet ownership throughout the community.

AARP NY Says NYC Budget Falls Short on Seniors

AARP New York is urging New York City leaders to strengthen investments in services for older adults, warning that the city’s Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget does not adequately address the growing affordability crisis facing seniors. The organization pointed to rising housing, food, and healthcare costs, along with a nearly 50 percent increase in poverty among older New Yorkers over the past decade. While AARP praised proposed investments in caregiver support, affordable housing, and expanded SCRIE and DRIE protections, the group said funding for home-delivered meals, Older Adult Centers, and aging services remains insufficient as demand continues to grow.

Mamdani Unveils $124.7B NYC Budget Plan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released a $124.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget focused on stabilizing the city’s finances while expanding investments in housing, child care, public safety, libraries, parks, NYCHA, mental health services, and affordability initiatives. The administration says the budget closes major fiscal gaps through savings measures, state support, and new tax revenue without raising property taxes or cutting essential services. The plan also includes major capital investments in affordable housing and NYCHA renovations, alongside expanded support for working-class New Yorkers across all five boroughs.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Reveals 2026 Event Season

Brooklyn Bridge Park has announced its 2026 season lineup featuring months of free public programming along the Brooklyn waterfront, including outdoor movies, live music, dance parties, fitness classes, kayaking, educational activities, cultural festivals, and family-friendly events running from May through October. The annual programming continues to position the park as one of New York City’s premier outdoor destinations, attracting millions of visitors each year with a mix of recreation, arts, culture, and community experiences.

Broken Planet Show Premieres in Brooklyn

International Emmy-nominated performer and longtime Blue Man Group collaborator Callum Grant will bring his acclaimed BROKEN PLANET SHOW to New York City for a one-night-only premiere at Brooklyn Comedy Collective on May 28, in Williamsburg. Blending absurd comedy, clown performance, live-looped music, cabaret, and audience interaction, the production delivers a chaotic yet uplifting theatrical experience that changes nightly with the crowd. Following praised performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the show arrives in Brooklyn ahead of upcoming international festival appearances.