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Amtrak Breaks Ground on $1B NYC Rail Facility

Amtrak has begun a major modernization of Sunnyside Yard in Long Island City, marking a significant investment in New York City’s passenger rail infrastructure. The more than $1 billion initiative will create new maintenance, inspection, cleaning and service capacity designed to support the next generation of Amtrak trains while improving the efficiency of one of the region’s most important rail facilities. As portions of the project come online through 2030, the upgraded Queens yard is expected to play a central role in maintaining trains serving New York and destinations throughout the Northeast, while helping reduce the amount of time equipment is taken out of service.

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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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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.

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Elmhurst Brings Bedside MRI to Critically Ill Patients

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has unveiled a new portable point-of-care MRI system that allows clinicians to perform advanced brain imaging at a patient's bedside, eliminating the need to transport critically ill patients to a traditional MRI suite. The $500,000 investment, funded by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, is expected to improve care for patients in intensive care, neurosurgery, trauma, and other critical settings by providing faster diagnoses, reducing patient risk, and enhancing the overall hospital experience. Hospital leaders say the technology strengthens Elmhurst's commitment to equitable, patient-centered care while positioning the hospital as a national leader in innovative neuroimaging and critical care.

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Elmhurst Hospital Earns National Nursing Awards

(Press Release) NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has received two national recognitions for excellence in patient care, with its Critical Care Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit earning the Silver Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the DAISY Team Award for Nursing Excellence from the DAISY Foundation. The honors recognize the hospital’s commitment to high-quality critical care, strong nursing leadership, and compassionate treatment for patients facing complex and life-threatening medical conditions. The awards highlight Elmhurst Hospital’s continued investment in improving patient outcomes, strengthening nursing culture, and delivering advanced care to communities across Queens and New York City.

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CUNY To Triple NYC Teaching Fellows Enrollment

The City University of New York announced a major expansion of its NYC Teaching Fellows program, more than tripling enrollment for the 2025 cohort as demand for educators rises across the city.

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NYPD Commissioner Tisch Unveils Policing Reforms

(Press Release) COMMISSIONER TISCH ANNOUNCES NEW STRATEGIES TO KEEP NEW YORKERS SAFE, IMPROVE OFFICER TRAINING, AND MODERNIZE POLICING

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JIG Media Launches NYC News Network for Hyperlocal News

A new proprietary platform unifying JIG Media’s publications, expanding neighborhood-by-neighborhood across NYC

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NYC Council Advances Lien Sale Reform

(PRESS RELEASE) NYC Council Advances New Legislation to Shift Sales of Liens from a Financial Trust to a City Land Bank, Transforming Process to Protect Communities and Homeowners