Manhattan

NYC Parks Unveils Free Summer Movie Series

NYC Parks and the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment have announced the 2026 schedule for the popular “Movies Under the Stars” series, bringing more than 300 free outdoor movie screenings to parks across all five boroughs from spring through fall. The citywide program will feature family favorites, blockbuster films, documentaries, independent movies, student showcases, and special soccer-themed screenings tied to the FIFA World Cup. Expanded to additional neighborhood parks and playgrounds this year, the series aims to provide affordable, family-friendly entertainment while bringing communities together through film in outdoor spaces throughout New York City.

Harlem 148 St Subway Gets Major Access Upgrade

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed major upgrades at the Harlem-148 St 3 subway station, adding a new street-to-platform ramp and wider staircase to make the station easier for everyone to use. The improvements enhance access for riders with mobility challenges, parents with strollers, and everyday commuters, while also upgrading lighting, safety systems, and passenger information throughout the station.

Bellevue ER Boosted by New High-Speed CT Scanner

A major upgrade to emergency care in Manhattan is underway as NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue enhances its diagnostic capabilities with advanced imaging technology. The new CT scanner, part of a multi-million-dollar investment, is designed to accelerate patient evaluations, improve accuracy in critical cases, and support one of the busiest emergency departments in the country serving over 110,000 patients annually.

CUNY Chancellor Visits BMCC for CUNY Reconnect

City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez visited Borough of Manhattan Community College to highlight CUNY Reconnect, a tuition-free community college initiative for eligible adult learners, and to showcase BMCC’s early childhood education programs.

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.

NYPD Commissioner Tisch Unveils Policing Reforms

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

JIG Media Launches NYC News Network for Hyperlocal News

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

NYCFC Collaborates with NYU on AI Course for Students

(Press Release) NYCFC City in the Community Collaborates with NYU on AI Programming Course for Young Leaders

Metropolitan Hospital Reaches Zero CLABS Infection Rate

(PRESS RELEASE) NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Achieves Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rate of Zero