As the City Reins in Food Vendors, Voters Will Get Their Say in November
The city wants voters to expand its powers to remove vendors, while the City Council and state Legislature consider other measures to regulate or expand access.
Now Reimbursed by Medicaid, Doulas Adjust to a More Complicated Future
New York State’s Medicaid program is expanding to include coverage for doulas.
Law360 Reporters and Editors Ratify New Contract After Strike
Law360 ratified a new five-year contract with parent company LexisNexis.
Sanitation Workers Anticipate Payout Over Botched Overtime System
Nearly 700 New York City sanitation workers are looking forward to a payout in the thousands of dollars, as they are expected to settle their lawsuits over unpaid overtime.
Voices From Climate Week
Climate Week attendees share how their work and their lives intersect with climate change.
In Long Island and Queens, Democrats Lean on Identity To Win Over White Voters
In New York’s 3rd Congressional District, Democrats are turning to Italian-American identity in an effort to court white suburban voters this November.
Climate Art and Activism Work in Tandem at Street Works Earth Festival
Organizations and artists work to ‘engage’ the Jackson Heights community in climate action through interactive art installations.
Bilingual Teacher Shortage Overwhelms City’s Educators
Public school teachers are struggling to accommodate the influx of English language learners.
Chinese Migrants Find Purpose Preserving Tiananmen Legacy
The June 4th Tiananmen Memorial Museum preserves the memory of the Tiananmen Massacre.
The ‘Neurospicy’ Call to Work Toward Climate Solutions
Neurodivergent activists bring unique qualities to climate change solutions.
New York State Joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance, But Opposition Remains Strong
A panel of offshore wind experts convened during Climate Week to talk about the industry and the reasons for recent setbacks in the U.S.
Is Direct Ocean Capture the Next Frontier in the Fight Against Climate Change?
Climate Week NYC opened with a discussion on the marine carbon dioxide removal space, areas for innovation, and the announcement of a new White House Strategy Document.