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NYC Hospital Opens New Mosque for Patients and Staff

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi has opened a dedicated mosque on its Bronx campus, providing Muslim patients, families and hospital employees with a larger space for worship. The newly renovated prayer area accommodates up to 75 people and includes Qur'an copies, shoe storage and facilities for ritual washing before prayer. The opening follows decades of requests for a permanent Muslim worship space, dating back to 1999. Located on the hospital's third floor, the mosque joins existing Catholic, Jewish and non-denominational prayer facilities. Hospital leaders described the addition as part of their commitment to respecting the religious needs of the communities they serve.

4 NYC Hospitals Earn Bariatric Surgery Recognition

Four hospitals in New York City's public healthcare system have received national recognition for their bariatric surgery services. Harlem and Woodhull earned their first Blue Distinction Center designations, joining Bellevue and Jacobi | North Central Bronx. The designation, awarded through Blue Cross Blue Shield, evaluates healthcare facilities against established standards for surgical quality, patient safety and treatment outcomes. All four hospitals also maintain accreditation through a national bariatric surgery quality improvement program. Their services include weight-loss procedures, medical evaluations and continued care after surgery. Bariatric treatment can help eligible patients manage obesity and related conditions, including diabetes and hypertension.

NYC's Baruch College Opens Democracy History Exhibit

Baruch College is offering visitors a look at New York City's government history through an archival exhibition examining the career of Luther Halsey Gulick III. A public administration pioneer who became the city's first City Administrator, Gulick also advised President Franklin D. Roosevelt and established the Institute of Public Administration. The exhibition, titled An Adventure in Democracy, draws from historical materials preserved by Baruch College Archives. It is displayed on the third floor of the William and Anita Newman Library in Manhattan. The exhibit will remain available through the end of 2026 and into spring 2027 for visitors with library access.

NY Awards $1 Billion in College Aid to 300K Students

Nearly 300,000 New York State college students received financial assistance through programs administered by the Higher Education Services Corporation during the 2025–26 academic year. The agency distributed approximately $1 billion while expanding eligibility for tuition assistance and improving access for part-time students and veterans. Its annual report also highlights an estimated $15 million in college application fee savings, increased FAFSA participation and new digital resources for families navigating financial aid. Students attending CUNY, SUNY and other eligible institutions can benefit from state assistance programs. The report documents statewide results rather than a separate funding total for New York City.

CUNY Names Keena Lipsitz NYC Urban Research Director

CUNY political science professor Keena Lipsitz has been appointed director of the Graduate Center's Center for Urban Research, succeeding longtime leader John Mollenkopf following his retirement. The center has spent more than three decades examining New York City's economic conditions, political landscape and social challenges through research and data analysis. Lipsitz, who also teaches at Queens College, specializes in elections and political campaigns. Her appointment marks a leadership transition at an academic research institution whose work contributes to understanding urban government and public policy. Lipsitz previously collaborated with Mollenkopf and plans to continue the center's longstanding research mission under her leadership.

Steptoe LLP Opens New 58,000-Square-Foot NYC Office

International law firm Steptoe LLP has relocated its New York operations to a 58,000-square-foot office at 1133 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan. Occupying the building's three highest floors, the new workplace provides additional meeting, collaboration and event facilities following substantial growth in the firm's local legal team. Steptoe has added nearly 36 attorneys over the past two years, expanding its capabilities in financial regulation, litigation, international trade and other practice areas. The move places the firm one block from its previous office near Bryant Park. The 45-story property holds LEED Gold certification and contains approximately 1.1 million square feet.