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BREAKINGNYC Adds 10500 Street Vendor Licenses Opening New Waitlist With Priority
New York City is expanding its general vendor pool with 10,500 new licenses and opening a waitlist. Current unlicensed street vendors selling non-food items can secure priority status with proof.
NYC Council Questions Officials Over Collapsed Hunts Point Produce Market Renovation Deal
The $650 million redevelopment deal for the Hunts Point Produce Market has collapsed, prompting City Council hearings. As the market supplies most of NYC's produce, local Chinese grocers are watching wholesale prices closely.
MTA Launches $1.9B Signal Upgrade on A and C Lines Causing Long-Term Travel Delays
The MTA has begun a $1.9 billion project to modernize signals on Brooklyn and Queens A and C lines, warning riders of long-term disruptions through 2032.
MTA Starts $1.9 Billion Signal Upgrade on A and C Subway Lines
The MTA has started a $1.9 billion project to modernize signals on A and C lines across Brooklyn and Queens, impacting 23 stations and 350,000 weekday riders.
NY Heating Bills Soar as Winter Energy Aid HEAP Opens for Applications
New York heating oil prices have surged 69 percent this year. State officials announced the HEAP winter energy assistance program opens on November 2 to help eligible low-income households.
Hochul And Blakeman Clash Over Surging Electric And Heating Bills In New York
As winter electric and heating bills skyrocket across New York, Governor Hochul and Long Island leader Bruce Blakeman unveiled opposing plans to tackle utility rate hikes and expand subsidies for working families.
Annual Winter Lantern Festival Lights Up Queens County Farm Starting November 19
The Winter Lantern Festival returns to Queens County Farm featuring hundreds of handcrafted Chinese silk lanterns. With tickets starting at $18 and capacity limits per hour, advance booking is recommended.
What NYC Tenants in Flood-Prone Neighborhoods Should Do After Severe Indoor Flooding
With low-lying NYC areas like Elmhurst and Southeast Queens prone to severe flooding, experts share a vital 24-hour survival guide for tenants to safely recover and secure aid.
Dr Oz Cracks Down on Over 80 NYC Senior Centers Over Medicaid Fraud Suspicions
Federal health officials have targeted over 80 adult day care centers across NYC over alleged Medicaid fraud, directly impacting communities like Flushing and Brooklyn where seniors face scrutiny over benefits.
NYC Subsidized Childcare Waitlist Moves with First 3000 Families Notified for Vouchers
NYC has begun processing its subsidized childcare waitlist, notifying an initial batch of 3,000 families of their voucher eligibility. Eligible parents should check emails immediately to avoid missing out.
Immigrants in New York Can Claim Child Support Regardless of Legal Status
New York allows parents with custody to file for child support regardless of income or immigration status, covering prorated shares of healthcare and childcare expenses.
CUNY Expands One-Stop Program to Help Students Tackle Housing Food and Healthcare Crises
CUNY is expanding its CUNY CARES initiative to assist students facing severe rental arrears, food assistance cuts, and healthcare issues, directly connecting thousands to vital public benefits and housing aid.
Feds Target Over 80 NYC Senior Care Centers for Suspected Medicaid Fraud
Federal officials have put over 80 New York City senior care centers on notice over suspected Medicaid fraud and inflated billing, launching targeted scrutiny across local facilities.
Bronx Wins Medicaid Work Exemption Saving Health Coverage for 200,000 Low-Income Residents
New York State health officials confirmed that around 200,000 Bronx Medicaid recipients will be automatically exempt from new 80-hour monthly work requirements due to the borough's high local unemployment rate.
Queens Launches Annual Startup Contest Offering Free Training and Grants Up to $20,000
The Queens Economic Development Corporation has launched its annual startup challenge, offering local entrepreneurs free business training and a chance to win grants of up to $20,000 across multiple categories.
Massive 80000 Square Foot Round1 Entertainment Center Opens at Flushing Skyview
Japanese entertainment chain Round1 has officially opened an 80,000-square-foot facility at the Shops at Skyview in Flushing, featuring over 250 arcade games, bowling, karaoke, and sports courts for local families.
Willets Point 25,000-Seat Soccer Stadium Nears Completion and Set to Open Next July
The 25,000-seat Etihad Park in Willets Point near Flushing is nearing completion, scheduled to open next July featuring an LED entrance and community food programming.
New Jobs NYC Center Opens Near Chinatown Offering On-the-Spot City Hiring
NYC launched the new Jobs NYC Center near Chinatown, offering public sector job coaching across 50+ city agencies and hosting on-the-spot hiring halls for qualified applicants seeking city careers.
Free 2-K Childcare in NYC to Expand to 12,000 Seats Next Year Saving Families $20,000
New York City will expand its free 2-K childcare program to 12,000 seats across 22 school districts next year, operating year-round to save working families over $20,000 annually.
Nearly One Million NYC Residents Risk Losing SNAP and Medicaid As Help Team Launches
Nearly 1 million New Yorkers risk losing SNAP and Medicaid due to new federal restrictions, prompting officials to launch a dedicated team to help residents retain benefits.