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NYC Pension Funds Eye $5B in Climate Investments

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is proposing a major expansion of private-market climate investments involving three of the city's public pension funds. Under the plan, the Comptroller's Bureau of Asset Management expects to present $5 billion in potential investments to the boards overseeing NYCERS, the Teachers' Retirement System and the Board of Education Retirement System. Opportunities would include renewable power, energy storage, grid modernization, clean transportation, energy efficiency and building upgrades. Individual investments would still require review and approval by the pension boards. The proposal is part of a broader strategy under which the three retirement systems have established a goal of investing $37.8 billion in climate-related solutions by 2035.

East New York Concert Series Draws Over 10,000

More than 10,000 people attended the fourth annual East New York Concert and Wellness Series, according to organizers. The four-day community event took place September 17 through September 20 on Van Siclen Avenue. Presented by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas and DJ Keith Watkins, the free series combined live performances with health screenings, wellness information and community resources.

The lineup included Doug E. Fresh, Nice & Smooth, Angela Winbush, Howard Hewett, Crystal Waters, Byron Stingily, Hildemaro, DJ Famoso, Bri Babineaux, The Walls Group and numerous DJs and other performers. Each day featured a different musical focus, ranging from Caribbean and Latin music to House, Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel and Jazz, bringing residents together from across East New York and East Brooklyn.

Nearly 10,000 CUNY Adults Enroll in Free College Program

Nearly 10,000 adult learners are attending CUNY through New York's Reconnect program, which provides free community college education for eligible adults pursuing degrees in high-demand fields. Preliminary CUNY data show enrollment in the program increased nearly 50% between fall 2025 and fall 2026, reaching 9,786 students across the university system. More than 1,200 participants attend Queensborough Community College, where students are pursuing fields including nursing, computer science, cybersecurity and engineering technology. The program covers tuition and provides assistance for books and supplies for eligible adults ages 25 to 55. This fall, Reconnect also expanded to additional CUNY campuses, while eligibility was broadened to include certain students pursuing nursing degrees.

Bronx’s First Busway Opens on Tremont Avenue

The Bronx's first busway is now operating on Tremont Avenue, bringing bus-priority and street-safety improvements to a corridor used by 39,000 Bx36 riders each day. The route has historically experienced slow bus speeds and is designated a Vision Zero priority corridor, with four people killed and nearly 630 injured in crashes between 2020 and 2024. As part of the project, NYC DOT installed safety upgrades at eight intersections, including painted sidewalk extensions designed to shorten pedestrian crossings and slow turning vehicles. The busway operates from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and is also expected to serve as the foundation for future bus rapid transit improvements along the broader Tremont Avenue corridor.

New York Sues Over $1.4B Offshore Wind Deals

New York is leading a coalition of states in two federal lawsuits challenging $1.4 billion in federal agreements to cancel four planned offshore wind leases. The cases involve agreements with Bluepoint Wind and Invenergy, including projects off New York's coast that had been expected to connect to New York City's electric grid. State officials argue that the federal government improperly used money from the Judgment Fund to compensate the companies for abandoning the projects and are asking federal courts to void the lease cancellations. According to the New York Attorney General's office, the two canceled New York projects were projected to generate more than $16 billion in investment and create more than 2,800 jobs in the state.

Fordham Receives $9.2M Gift for NYC Student Programs

Fordham University has received a $9.2 million gift from trustee Rose DiMartino and Karen Sue Smith that will expand student financial support, social work initiatives and community-focused programs in New York City. Roughly two-thirds of the funding will support Fordham's Graduate School of Social Service, including stipends for students completing practicum internships and a new academy focused on suicide prevention training and education. The gift will also increase paid internship opportunities through Fordham's Serving the City program by at least 50%. Additional funding will expand entrepreneurship education through the Gabelli School of Business, including programs serving Bronx residents and high school students, as well as support research and initiatives involving human rights and global justice.