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CUNY Woos NYC High School Seniors with Fee Waivers

The City University of New York (CUNY) and New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) launched the "Welcome to CUNY" campaign, welcoming NYC high school seniors to consider CUNY with waived application fees and personalized letters. The campaign aims to make higher education accessible by alleviating financial burdens and showcasing CUNY as a path forward.

Affordable Senior Living at 250 Winthrop St, Brooklyn

Brooklyn's 250 Winthrop Street brings affordable senior housing with thoughtfully designed studios and one-bedroom apartments, perfect for seniors looking to live comfortably in the heart of the city. Created under the Privately Financed Senior Housing Program and benefiting from NYC's 421a Tax Exemption, this development provides affordable options without deposits or application fees, making quality senior housing more accessible.

NYC Launches E-Bike Trade-In Program to Boost Safety

Safer Streets, Safer Riders
In a groundbreaking move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced final rules for the city’s first-ever municipal trade-in program for unsafe e-bikes and electric-powered mobility devices. The initiative is aimed at food delivery workers, offering them the chance to exchange uncertified e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries for high-quality, certified versions — for free. This program is part of the city’s “Charge Safe, Ride Safe” campaign, designed to reduce the risk of deadly e-bike fires and improve street safety.

Elmhurst Hospital Introduces Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment

Pioneering Liver Cancer Therapy Comes to Queens

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst is leading the way in cancer care with the introduction of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAI), a cutting-edge treatment for patients battling advanced liver and gastrointestinal cancers. Elmhurst is the first public hospital on the East Coast and the first in Queens to offer this innovative therapy, bringing renewed hope to underserved communities.

CUNY Welcomes Voters to 14 Campuses for Early Voting and Election Day

The City University of New York (CUNY) is once again opening its doors to New Yorkers, offering 14 campuses as polling sites for both early voting and Election Day. From October 26 to November 3, 10 campuses across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens will host early voting locations, with six campuses ready to serve voters on Election Day, November 5.

NYC Launches Renewable Diesel for Staten Island, NYC Ferries

In a major push toward reducing the city's carbon footprint, the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), along with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), announced that both the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry will begin testing renewable diesel, a petroleum-free fuel alternative. This shift is expected to cut emissions by over 60%, benefiting the nearly 30 million annual passengers who rely on the city’s ferry systems.