Nicole Malliotakis and Stephen Chan have raised concerns about the rising cost of New York City’s shelter system, while city data presents a more moderate range of average expenses. Source: Watch the full statement by Nicole Malliotakis on Facebook New York City’s shelter system costs taxpayers hundreds of dollars per day per placement, according to…
Summary: Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a new website showcasing his first 100 days, featuring an interactive map of achievements and initiatives across NYC. The administration highlights major actions, including a $1.2 billion child care investment and expanded worker and tenant support. However, despite these claims, the child care rollout currently reaches only a small share…
In his first 100 days, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a major expansion of universal child care, introducing free 2-K programs, adding over 1,000 new 3-K seats, and streamlining access for families across New York City. The administration plans to scale 2-K from 2,000 seats to 12,000 citywide, aiming for full universal coverage…
— Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn today announced reconstruction of Flatbush Avenue will begin in the last week of April, weather permitting, delivering a redesign aimed at dramatically improving bus speeds and commute reliability for 132,000 daily bus riders. “Time is money, and too often, our…
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has released the preliminary budget for the 2024 fiscal year, outlining a $98.5 billion spending plan. The budget aims to address key issues such as affordable…
On April 29, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a historic initiative to provide over $5 billion in advance payments to city-contracted nonprofit providers in Fiscal Year 2026, a significant increase from the $2.8 billion issued in FY 2025. This unprecedented funding aims to deliver upfront cash to organizations serving vulnerable populations, including…