Groundbreaking Partnership with Delaware State University New York City has opened its first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Early College Prep High School, located in Queens. The new school was launched in partnership with Delaware State University (DSU) and will allow students to earn up to 64 tuition-free college credits — the equivalent of an […]
Applications are now open for affordable housing units at 1663 East New York Avenue, a new residential building located on Brownsville/East New York border. These upscale apartments are being offered through New York City’s Inclusionary Housing Program and are anticipated to receive a 421a Tax Incentive from the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. NOTE: The Deadline to Apply […]
Independent hip hop artist Kota the Friend is hitting the road once again, bringing his acclaimed No Rap on Sundayalbum to stages across the U.S. The No Rap on Sunday Tour kicks off Thursday, August 28 in Tampa, Florida, and wraps up in Kota’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York on October 16—a fitting finale that also marks his birthday. More Than Music: […]
ccording to an announcement on NYC Newswire, the New York City Department of Health has confirmed the first two human cases of West Nile virus disease this season. Both individuals are residents of Queens. The virus has also been detected in mosquito pools across all five boroughs since July. Two Confirmed Cases, Several Under Investigation […]
Why NYC Is Moving Toward Phone-Free Schools The New York City Department of Education’s decision to roll out a new cell phone and electronic device policy for the 2025–26 school year has already sparked debate among parents, teachers, and students. While some fear it may be too restrictive, the facts—and the lived experiences of educators—tell […]
In a powerful OpEd published on NYCNewswire.com, a sobering truth about New York City’s housing crisis is laid bare: the crisis is not about a lack of housing, it’s about a lack of affordable housing. And even more disturbing is how billion-dollar developers, hotel lobbyists, and complicit politicians have orchestrated a narrative that wrongly targets small homeowners, shifting […]
According to the press release on NYC Newswire, Bojangles, the iconic Southern food brand known for its chicken, biscuits, and all-day breakfast, is officially making a comeback in New York City with a major expansion plan led by local business leader Habib Hashimi. The Carolina-based chain has signed a 20-unit franchise agreement to bring its […]
NYS Assemblywoman, Nikki Lucas, of the 60th Assembly District, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, will host the Annual Back-to-School Bookbag & School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11 AM to 6 PM on Vermont Street, between Linden Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, by Linden Park. The family-friendly community event will provide free […]
Background on Zelle and Early Warning Services New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed suit against Early Warning Services, LLC (EWS), the operator of the widely used peer-to-peer payment platform Zelle. The lawsuit alleges that EWS knowingly allowed its network to be exploited by scammers, leading to more than a billion dollars in consumer […]
Five Decades of Care in East New York NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York marked its 50th anniversary last week with a community celebration at 2094 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The event brought together local leaders, residents, patients, and families to reflect on the center’s history, celebrate its present-day impact, and look ahead […]