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NYC Launches Campaign on 5 November Ballot Proposals

New York City is launching a citywide voter education initiative ahead of the November election to explain five proposed changes to the City Charter. Developed by the Commission on Government Efficiency, the campaign will use advertising, community outreach, digital resources and multilingual materials to help residents understand the measures before voting. The proposals address several areas of city operations, including outdoor dining and accessibility approvals, contracting with businesses and nonprofits, street safety projects, the use of surplus city property, construction permitting and long-term fiscal reserves. The outreach effort follows a series of public hearings held earlier this year and is intended to give voters across the five boroughs accessible information about how each proposed change could affect New York City government.

Mount Sinai Expert Joins National COVID Brain Study

A Mount Sinai researcher in New York City will help evaluate what scientists currently understand about the potential effects of COVID-19 infection on memory, attention, learning and other areas of cognitive functioning. Jacqueline Becker, PhD, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has been selected to serve on a National Academies committee reviewing research involving people from childhood through older adulthood. The panel’s work will explore how cognitive outcomes may vary with infection severity, reinfection and long COVID, while also assessing evidence surrounding vaccination and neurological risks. Becker brings extensive experience studying post-COVID cognitive impairment and infection-related chronic conditions, including leadership roles in major federally funded research programs. The committee’s findings are expected to inform understanding of COVID-related cognitive health issues and their potential implications for military personnel, veterans and health care planning.

SPAM Hot Honey Hits Win Son Bakery in NYC This Week

SPAM is introducing its new Hot Honey variety to New York City through a limited-time collaboration with Win Son Bakery, bringing the sweet-and-spicy flavor to both Brooklyn and Manhattan. Running through September 20, the promotion gives New Yorkers a chance to try the product in dishes created specifically for the partnership, including a breakfast sandwich built on Win Son’s scallion pancake and a Taiwanese-inspired rice roll. The collaboration extends beyond food with a small collection of co-branded apparel and accessories available online and at the bakery’s locations. For Brooklyn diners, the campaign pairs a nationally recognized food brand with a local restaurant known for putting a contemporary spin on Taiwanese-American flavors.

New York AG Wins Supreme Court Mail-In Voting Fight

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a lower-court injunction against a new U.S. Postal Service mail-in voting rule to remain in effect for the 2026 election. New York Attorney General Letitia James and a multistate coalition challenged the policy in August, arguing that it could interfere with states’ election procedures and prevent otherwise eligible voters from successfully receiving or returning ballots. A federal court initially halted the rule and later issued a preliminary injunction while the lawsuit proceeds. The Supreme Court declined to stay that injunction, meaning the disputed USPS requirements will remain blocked through the November election as the underlying legal challenge continues. James characterized the decision as a protection for voters and urged eligible Americans to participate in the election.

SL Green NYC Office Leasing Nears 1.8M Square Feet

SL Green is reporting significant leasing activity across its Manhattan office portfolio in 2026, providing another indicator of demand for high-end commercial space in New York City. The real estate company has completed nearly 1.8 million square feet of office leasing this year, while maintaining an additional pipeline of prospective transactions. Several prominent Manhattan addresses are contributing to that performance, including 245 Park Avenue and One Vanderbilt, where major corporate tenants continue to occupy substantial space. The results are particularly noteworthy as landlords, businesses and investors watch the pace of New York City’s office-market recovery and the performance of premium properties. SL Green’s latest figures provide a snapshot of how one of Manhattan’s largest commercial landlords is performing amid the evolving workplace and real estate environmen

651 ARTS Names 3 New Board Members in Brooklyn

651 ARTS is strengthening its leadership with the addition of three professionals whose careers span communications, media, arts, corporate community relations and nonprofit governance. Tashion Macon, Cori Murray and Toni Yuille Williams bring experience connected to prominent brands and institutions across the cultural and civic landscape, with particularly strong ties to Brooklyn and Black media. The appointments expand the expertise available to the Brooklyn-based performing arts organization as it plans for its next phase of growth and community engagement. The new board members also deepen 651 ARTS’ connections across entertainment, journalism, philanthropy and New York City’s cultural sector.