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Trying to find free childcare in NYC? This guide can help.
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (647+ words) Published Sep 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET Parents say New York’s growing list of free or low-cost childcare programs can be confusing to navigate. They have to figure out what options their kids are eligible for, depending on their age, family income and…...
Some NYC workers are about to get a childcare perk worth tens of thousands
1+ week, 3+ day ago (675+ words) Published Sep 2, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. ET The Mamdani administration will open the New York City’s first day care for the children of municipal workers next week. “This is something that the private sector sometimes thinks about, but it's not something that we've…...
Mamdani promises to fix NYC’s childcare payment mess before 2-K launch
1+ week, 5+ day ago (488+ words) Published Aug 31, 2026 at 3:36 p.m. ET Mayor Zohran Mamdani is promising to fix the city’s childcare payment problems before the first day of school amid concerns that delayed funds could threaten the rollout of his highly anticipated free 2-K program. On Monday,…...
NJ Transit lost nearly $4M on World Cup service, but officials say that's not so bad
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (572+ words) Published Aug 28, 2026 NJ Transit lost nearly $4 million operating trains for the eight World Cup games at the Meadowlands this summer, despite charging riders a staggering $98 per round trip. A report on the issued by the agency’s Chief Financial Officer Jacqueline…...
At least one tornado hits NY, damaging Long Island surf clubs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (471+ words) Published Aug 21, 2026 at 9:36 a.m. ET The National Weather Service has confirmed at least one tornado touched down in the New York area Thursday evening, causing major damage at a pair of Long Island surf clubs before dissipating. And the NWS said…...
NYC landlord agrees to help formerly homeless tenants before evicting them
3+ week, 2+ day ago (657+ words) Published Aug 20, 2026 at 1:22 p.m. ET A landlord for some of New York City's most vulnerable residents has agreed to do more to help tenants who are behind on rent before trying to evict them, according to a settlement agreement. Recently, housing…...
Amtrak wraps first part of East River tunnel rehab, MTA says work strained LIRR service
3+ week, 5+ day ago (495+ words) Published Aug 17, 2026 at 3:49 p.m. ET Amtrak on Monday wrapped up a 15-month rehabilitation of one of its East River train tunnels, completing the first phase of a project that’s drawn criticism from MTA officials because of its effect on Long Island…...