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Fusion East Named Vendor for Prospect Park Events

Prospect Park Alliance offers a range of preferred vendors and diverse catering options at the Prospect Park Picnic House, and this year Fusion East Caribbean Soul restaurant has been added to their exclusive list.

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.

NY Pushes to Expand Medicare Savings Program

Governor Kathy Hochul's recent announcement marks a significant milestone: nearly one million New Yorkers are now benefiting from the state-administered Medicare Savings Program (MSP). This groundbreaking initiative, aimed at alleviating healthcare costs for older adults, could save eligible New Yorkers an estimated $7,400 annually. As Medicare open enrollment kicks off tomorrow, Hochul urges more residents to explore their eligibility for these life-changing savings.

Bronx Invests $6M in New Opioid Recovery Center

The Bronx is making a crucial move in addressing the ongoing opioid epidemic with the announcement of a $6 million allocation to build a full-service Recovery Center. This long-awaited initiative, announced by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson alongside New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assembly Member Amanda Septimo, is a response to the borough’s devastating opioid crisis. The Recovery Center will be located at Lincoln Hospital, one of the primary healthcare institutions in the area, and promises to triple the number of patients receiving treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

NYC Child Care Workers Win Wage Boost Deal

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside key labor leaders and officials, announced a tentative contract agreement that promises significant wage increases for thousands of dedicated childcare providers. The agreement, forged between District Council 37 (DC 37), Local 205, and the Day Care Council of New York (DCCNY), introduces an $18 minimum wage for workers and brings substantial benefits to those who care for New York's youngest citizens.