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Kiwami Omakase Mother’s Day Experience in DUMBO

A waterfront dining destination in Brooklyn is elevating Mother’s Day plans with a limited-time omakase experience that blends high-end Japanese cuisine, curated music, and special perks designed specifically for moms.

Latoya LeGrand Unveils Housing Plan in Queens

State Assembly candidate Latoya LeGrand is outlining a comprehensive plan to tackle housing affordability in Southeast Queens, focusing on reducing property taxes, lowering utility costs, and expanding access to state relief programs. Drawing from firsthand experience helping families navigate housing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, LeGrand’s proposal addresses both renters and homeowners while emphasizing long-term stability and generational wealth-building in District 32. Her campaign centers on making housing systems more accessible and ensuring residents can remain in their communities.

Brooklyn Housing Lottery Opens at 325 Bond St

Applications are now open for 153 affordable apartments at 325 Bond Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn, offering studios through two-bedroom units with monthly rents ranging from $903 to $3,821. The lottery is open to households earning between $34,766 and $192,500 annually and will remain open through June 8, 2026 via NYC Housing Connect, with no application fees or deposits required.

32BJ Deal Averts NYC Strike, Boosts Worker Pay

A tentative labor agreement between 32BJ SEIU and the Realty Advisory Board secures significant wage increases, pension boosts, and healthcare protections for 34,000 New York City residential building workers, while preventing a potential strike that could have disrupted services for 1.5 million residents. The four-year deal, pending member ratification, reflects a major win for building service workers and maintains stability across the city’s residential housing sector.

NYC Launches Office to Fight Deed Theft

New York City has taken a major step to combat deed theft with the launch of a dedicated mayoral office focused on protecting homeowners from fraudulent property schemes. The initiative establishes a coordinated, citywide strategy to prevent theft, support victims, and strengthen enforcement—particularly in communities disproportionately impacted by these crimes. The appointment of a seasoned housing attorney to lead the effort signals a more aggressive and proactive approach to safeguarding generational wealth and housing stability across the five boroughs.

NYC Launches $4.5M Green Jobs Training Pilot Program

New York City has launched a $4.5 million, three-year green jobs training program to prepare residents for careers in climate resilience and environmental infrastructure. Led by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in partnership with The Doe Fund, the GROW (Green Readiness Opportunities for the Workforce) initiative will train New Yorkers—including individuals facing employment barriers—to maintain green infrastructure like rain gardens in Brooklyn and Queens. The program aims to expand the city’s climate workforce while reducing flooding and supporting sustainable urban development.