Find curated food, housing, healthcare, and benefits resources for New York, plus current alerts and civic news on what's happening. Updated Oct 20, 2026.
Open the interactive map for New York →New affordable housing with supportive services is being built in the Bronx, offering homes and help for low-income and formerly homeless r…
A New York project explores how larger batteries can safely power residential buildings.
New York City sues ExxonMobil, Shell, and BP over alleged climate change greenwashing practices.
Details on how JFK Airport prepares for plane crashes through disaster drills to improve emergency response.
A New York man was sentenced for laundering nearly $1.5M in Medicare fraud proceeds linked to a Russian crime ring.
Find voter registration deadlines and early voting info for the 2026 midterm elections in NY, NJ, and CT.
Coverage of local community concerns in New York including immigration enforcement and school closure disputes.
Trump administration plans to spend $42 million to develop the Constitution Pipeline in New York despite state opposition.
A proposed federal banking rule could reduce private investment in New York affordable housing projects.
Article discusses Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans as a growing option for seniors' healthcare coverage.
Information on enhanced tax credits for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in New York to support their service.
Analysis of how hospital prices vary across New York, highlighting healthcare cost disparities.
NYC ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies have increased 41% due to staffing shortages and rising call volumes.
Airports nationwide are collecting donations and running food pantries to help TSA staffers unpaid during the government shutdown.
Several blocks in Midtown Manhattan were evacuated due to buckling beams at a construction site, with emergency stabilization underway.
Federal authorities are prosecuting five noncitizens in Upstate New York for illegal voting in recent federal elections.
Guidance on selecting Medicare coverage for 2027 to help seniors make informed healthcare decisions.
A Queens family reports a delayed 911 response for a teen's stroke, highlighting emergency service issues in NYC.
A New York nursing home was ordered to pay $6.8 million in a legal case over understaffing issues affecting patient care.
Ben Wever Farm in Essex County was honored for outstanding soil, water, and wildlife conservation efforts.
Weather stations in Plattsburgh will collect data to help communities adapt to climate change and extreme heat.
BCHP and XTIUM will pay $2.7 million penalties for a data breach exposing personal data of over 887,000 residents in NY and CT.
Margaretville Hospital in NY opened a new on-campus heliport to speed emergency patient transfers.
FactCheck.org clarifies misleading claims about Medicare cuts in 2026 election ads related to GOP policies.
Hannaford's digital services remain disrupted following a cyber attack on its parent company, affecting customers.
Southville Primary School suffered a cyber-attack exposing records; investigations and support efforts are underway.