NYC Political News

New York City has launched an online guide to help residents understand changing federal SNAP and Medicaid requirements, identify potential exemptions and find resources to protect their food assistance and health coverage. The website builds on a citywide outreach campaign that officials say has helped more than 220,000 New Yorkers at risk of losing SNAP benefits...

New York City has broken ground on a $35.7 million Central Park infrastructure project designed to reduce flooding in Harlem and East Harlem while conserving drinking water and improving water quality. The North End Recirculation Project will connect the Harlem Meer, the Loch and the Pool in a stormwater management system expected to divert 132 million gallons fro...

New York City has opened applications for its 2026–2027 NYC Unity Grant Program, offering $200,000 to support community organizations serving LGBTQIA+ residents across the five boroughs. Ten organizations will receive $20,000 each for projects focused on employment, housing, economic stability, health and well-being, with applications due November 16, 2026.

New York City food banks and emergency food assistance organizations have been awarded approximately $2.27 million in state grants to improve food storage, transportation and distribution capacity. The funding, provided through New York State’s NY PLATES program, is intended to help local organizations preserve food, strengthen operations and serve residents facin...

After more than 25 years of advocacy, Edenwald Houses residents in the Bronx can once again use a renovated senior center, alongside upgraded community and child care facilities. The $8.1 million improvements form part of a $783 million NYCHA modernization effort that aims to improve housing conditions and restore essential neighborhood resources for nearly 5,000 ...