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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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NYC Eyes Faster, Simpler Outdoor Dining Approval Process

New York City's Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) is recommending changes to streamline the City's outdoor dining approval process after hearing repeated concerns that current rules are expensive, time-consuming and unnecessarily complicated. The preliminary report says reducing duplicate reviews, paperwork and other administrative hurdles could help more restaurants participate in outdoor dining while making better use of the City's public spaces.

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Canarsie News Launches as Community Resource Hub

JIG Media has launched Canarsie News, a new digital media platform dedicated to serving Canarsie and surrounding Southeast Brooklyn communities. As part of the NYC News Network, the platform will provide community resource information, event coverage, business features, neighborhood guides, and civic information designed to help residents stay informed, connected, and engaged with their communities.

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Hook & Reel Bringing Live Music to Canarsie

Hook & Reel is turning up the energy in Southeast Brooklyn with the debut of “Sunday Live at the Reel,” a new Sunday evening experience bringing live R&B music, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere to Canarsie. Featuring performances by Out of the Blue, the event aims to give local residents another reason to stay local for entertainment, dining, and nightlife.

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NY Approves 32 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

New York’s Cannabis Control Board has approved 32 new adult-use cannabis licenses as the state continues expanding its legal cannabis market. The latest approvals include cultivators, distributors, microbusinesses, processors, retail dispensaries and branding licensees, reflecting continued movement across the state’s cannabis supply chain.

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CUNY Beyond Council Connects Students to Careers

The City University of New York has launched the CUNY Beyond Advisory Council, bringing together leaders from business, philanthropy and academia to help strengthen career-connected learning across the University system. The initiative is part of CUNY Beyond, an ambitious effort designed to connect students with career exposure, internships, mentorship and professional opportunities from the start of their college journey.

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NYC Plan Targets 35K Homes on Small Lots

New York City leaders are advancing a targeted strategy to address the ongoing housing shortage by focusing on underutilized small lots across the five boroughs. The proposal aims to remove regulatory barriers that have historically limited development potential, while also introducing a collaborative advisory group to guide long-term affordability solutions. By combining policy reform with expert input, the initiative seeks to expand housing opportunities, stimulate job creation, and make more efficient use of existing land throughout the city.

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32BJ Deal Averts NYC Strike, Boosts Worker Pay

A tentative labor agreement between 32BJ SEIU and the Realty Advisory Board secures significant wage increases, pension boosts, and healthcare protections for 34,000 New York City residential building workers, while preventing a potential strike that could have disrupted services for 1.5 million residents. The four-year deal, pending member ratification, reflects a major win for building service workers and maintains stability across the city’s residential housing sector.