Governor Kathy Hochul announced that October is New York State College Application Month, with application fees waived at SUNY (up to five applications per student, Oct 20–Nov 3), CUNY (NYC high school students Oct 27–Nov 21; students outside NYC Nov 10–21), and dozens of private colleges—nearly 130 campuses statewide. With typical fees of $50–$90 per…
“Stop Hiding Hate Act” Requires Social Media Companies Operating in New York to Report Their Content Moderation Policies to OAG Starting October 1 – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that social media companies must start reporting their content moderation policies to her office, as required by the “Stop Hiding Hate” Act. This…
Information on available state, federal and private grants October 2025Vol. 39, Issue 10 Look inside for funding opportunities for: increasing training for healthcare workers■ alternatives to incarceration/ reducing recidivism funding■ municipal waste and recycling■ regional disability health clinics for people with developmental disabilities■ integrated data systems and services■ improve access to local foods in eligible…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that, after opposing proposed cuts, New York will have $187 million in law enforcement and counterterrorism funding restored following President Trump’s reversal. Hochul said the restored funds will support police, first responders, and public safety efforts statewide, ensuring communities have the resources needed to keep families safe and secure. This marks…
Bilt, the housing and neighborhood commerce fintech, will open a new 58,000-square-foot headquarters at 837 Washington Street in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District under a 15-year lease, creating 625 high-paying jobs and retaining 200+ employees. Supported by up to $6.25 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, the project includes more than $50 million in R&D…
Machete Incident in Boro Park , Brooklyn. 2 Teens Arrested On September 29 at approximately 5:20 PM, Boro Park Shomrim, in collaboration with the NYPD, responded quickly to multiple reports of a group armed with a machete near 43rd Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. Thanks to their rapid action, a machete was recovered, and two…