NYC Press Releases

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57 Affordable Homes Preserved in Brooklyn Bed-Stuy

Four Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment buildings containing 57 affordable homes have been transferred to IMPACCT Brooklyn, protecting residents from displacement and securing the properties as affordable housing for decades. The buildings on Pulaski Street, Lafayette Avenue and Franklin Avenue became part of a bankruptcy proceeding after their previous nonprofit owner sought to sell its portfolio. Following intervention by the New York Attorney General’s Office and housing agencies, IMPACCT was selected to acquire and manage the properties. New York State is providing $3 million to finance the acquisition, while NYC housing officials will support planned building renovations. The agreement preserves all 57 apartments for low- and moderate-income households for at least 30 years while allowing current tenants to remain in their homes.

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CUNY Waives $65 Fee for NYC High School Seniors

New York City public high school seniors can apply to CUNY without paying the university’s $65 freshman application fee during an expanded two-month waiver period running from September 15 through November 16. The initiative is designed to reduce an upfront barrier for students considering college and will be promoted directly to seniors and their families, as well as through advertising across the NYC subway system. The program has particular significance for the city’s public schools because more than 80% of CUNY freshmen come from the New York City Public Schools system. CUNY introduced the broader fee-waiver initiative in 2023 and has extended this year’s application window by a month, giving graduating seniors additional time to submit applications without the usual fee.

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NYC Announces Free 2026 Media and Entertainment Talks

New Yorkers interested in building careers across media and entertainment will have access to five free industry events this fall covering some of the sector’s fastest-changing fields. The 2026 Made in NY Talks will bring professionals and aspiring workers together at venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn for discussions focused on artificial intelligence in media, fashion and beauty, journalism and independent publishing, advertising technology, and opportunities in film and television production. Organized by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment with the Center for Communication, the October and November sessions are designed to give attendees practical exposure to career paths, industry trends and professionals working in these fields. All five events will be held in person, are open to the public and require advance registration.

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Bronx Gotham Health Gets $4.8M for Major Upgrades

A $4.8 million city investment will fund a significant modernization of NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health’s Gun Hill location, expanding healthcare resources for women, children and families in the Bronx. Most of the funding—$3.5 million—will go toward creating updated women’s health and pediatric facilities from space that is not currently being fully utilized. Another $1.2 million will finance improvements to areas where patients check in and wait for care, while $100,000 will purchase new diagnostic equipment for women’s health services. The City Council-backed investment is intended to increase the facility’s clinical capacity while making care more accessible and comfortable for Bronx residents. The project also strengthens Gotham Health’s role as a neighborhood provider of primary and specialty healthcare within New York City’s public health system.

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131 Affordable Homes Coming to Chelsea in NYC

A long-vacant former correctional facility in Manhattan’s West Chelsea neighborhood is being transformed into a $167 million affordable and supportive housing development. Chelsea Beacon, located at 550 West 20th Street, will create up to 131 permanently affordable apartments, along with a 15-unit short-term transitional residence and approximately 9,300 square feet of community space. The apartments will serve households earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income, with a portion of the development providing housing and services for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers. The project will preserve significant elements of the historic Art Deco property, which has been vacant since Hurricane Sandy in 2012, while adding modern, all-electric building systems. Construction is expected to be completed in 2029.

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NYU Langone Children’s Hospital Ranks No. 1 in NY

NYU Langone’s Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital has earned the top ranking in New York State for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals guide. The Manhattan-based hospital provides advanced treatment for children with respiratory and thoracic conditions, supported by specialists across NYU Langone’s locations in Brooklyn and Long Island. Its services cover conditions including severe asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease and complex airway disorders, along with surgical treatment for children requiring specialized care. Hassenfeld is also home to the tristate area’s only dedicated pediatric lung transplant team. Nationally, the hospital placed No. 26 for pediatric pulmonology and lung surgery and ranked among the country’s top 50 children’s hospitals in four other pediatric specialties.

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NYC Utility Bill Discounts Expand to More Households

More New York City households can now qualify for monthly discounts on electricity and gas bills following an expansion of New York State’s Energy Affordability Program. The updated eligibility rules extend assistance beyond households participating in certain public-benefit programs to include additional residents based on income, significantly widening the pool of potential recipients. For Con Edison and National Grid customers in New York City, qualifying income limits reach $113,400 for a one-person household, $162,000 for a four-person household and $213,900 for a household of eight. Discounts vary according to income and can provide hundreds of dollars in annual savings, with the state estimating some households could save as much as $500 per year. New York is launching a broader outreach campaign to identify eligible residents and encourage those who are not automatically enrolled to apply online.

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NYC Unveils 10-Year Vision Zero Street Safety Plan

New York City is launching a new decade-long strategy aimed at reducing traffic deaths and serious injuries while changing how streets are designed, managed and enforced across the five boroughs. The initiative coordinates 19 city agencies and partners around more than 100 policies, with priorities ranging from identifying repeat dangerous drivers to improving pedestrian infrastructure and expanding safer transportation options. The plan also calls for safety improvements at at least 1,000 intersections annually, redesigning remaining high-risk Vision Zero corridors and increasing the use of data and technology to identify traffic dangers. Other areas of focus include micromobility, oversized vehicles, automated enforcement, municipal fleet safety and alternatives to private automobile travel.

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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.