NYC Press Releases

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NYC Health + Hospitals Expands Veterans Benefits Access

NYC Health + Hospitals has partnered with the New York City Department of Veterans’ Services to make benefits assistance more accessible to veterans and their immediate family members. Through the new collaboration, veteran patients, employees, community members, and eligible relatives can meet with benefits advisors for personalized guidance on VA claims, available programs, and resources related to financial stability, housing, education, employment, health care, and overall well-being. The initiative strengthens the health system’s efforts to provide more comprehensive support to New York City’s veteran community.

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Mount Sinai Returns as US Open Health Partner

Mount Sinai will support players at the 2026 US Open with a multidisciplinary medical team offering sports medicine, emergency care, diagnostic imaging and other specialized services. The 14th year of the partnership will also include onsite activities designed to promote health, wellness and active lifestyles among tournament fans and families.

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Nikki Lucas Condemns Hate, Calls for Party Unity

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas is calling for greater responsibility in how political organizations identify and support candidates for party leadership positions following controversy surrounding newly elected District Leader Carmella Charrington. Lucas, who also serves as a district leader in Brooklyn’s 60th Assembly District, says the moment should prompt a broader discussion about experience, accountability and the responsibility Democratic leaders have to strengthen relationships across Brooklyn’s diverse communities.

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Fusion East Expands Affordable Meals with Chick-All-Day

Fusion East is betting that affordability and variety can help keep customers engaged at a time when New Yorkers are watching their food budgets more closely. After finding an audience for its $7 Real Meal, the Brooklyn-based business is preparing to introduce Chick-All-Day in September, expanding its lower-cost offerings while continuing to experiment with new ways to reach customers.

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Amazon Teamsters Rally for Delivery Protection Act

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Amazon workers and labor advocates gathered outside New York City Hall to urge action on the Delivery Protection Act, legislation aimed at increasing accountability and workplace protections in the city’s delivery industry. Supporters say the measure would address safety concerns and employment practices involving large delivery companies and their subcontractors.

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Mount Sinai Earns Top National Hospital Recognition

The Mount Sinai Hospital has once again been recognized among the nation's leading hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-27, extending its Honor Roll streak to 11 consecutive years. The hospital received national recognition across 12 medical specialties, including five ranked in the top 10, while earning the highest "High Performing" designation in all 23 evaluated procedures and conditions. Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, and Mount Sinai South Nassau also received high marks, highlighting the health system's continued leadership in patient care, clinical excellence, research, and health equity throughout New York.

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CUNY Earns Forbes Best Employers for Women Honor

The City University of New York has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women in 2026, placing among the nation's top employers overall and earning a top-40 ranking in the education sector. The recognition highlights CUNY's ongoing efforts to create an inclusive workplace, expand leadership opportunities for women, and foster career growth across its campuses. The honor follows a recent Newsweek distinction recognizing CUNY among the nation's best colleges for women, reinforcing the University's commitment to advancing women in higher education.

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Alafia Brooklyn Secures $217.8M for Phase III Housing

Construction is set to move ahead on the next stage of the Alafia Brooklyn redevelopment after the development team finalized more than $217 million in financing. The third phase will add 273 affordable apartments, expand public green space with a one-acre park, and continue the project's focus on environmentally sustainable design as part of the larger plan to transform the former Brooklyn Developmental Center site into a mixed-use, wellness-centered community in East New York.

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The Orion Unveiled With Nearly 1,000 New Homes in Queens

A major redevelopment project is moving forward in Hunter's Point South, replacing an underused site with a new residential community that will combine affordable and market-rate housing with services designed for long-term neighborhood growth. Beyond creating nearly 1,000 apartments, the development will include childcare, job training, recreational facilities, and retail space, reflecting a broader effort to expand housing opportunities while adding resources that serve both residents and the surrounding community.