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Baruch College's men's tennis team just made history with their eighth consecutive conference championship. The Bearcats dominated with a perfect 4-0 victory and now head to the NCAA Division III Championship.
New York City's $300 billion pension system slashed its carbon emissions by nearly half in just five years while delivering strong returns to retirees. The achievement puts the city's public pension funds years ahead of their climate goals.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla left a handwritten tribute at the 9/11 Memorial, honoring the nearly 2,800 lives lost and celebrating the enduring friendship between the US and UK. The royal visit also included community work in Harlem and a literary celebration at the New York Public Library.
A new report suggests New York City should expand its subway system instead of making buses free. The plan could better serve working-class riders while upgrading aging transit infrastructure.
With World Cup final tickets hitting $11,000, New York City is bringing the 2026 FIFA tournament to everyone for free. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced watch parties in all five boroughs so no fan gets left behind.
New York City just made composting cool with a sleek tabletop bin that's flying off presale shelves at $48. The stylish collaboration between OnlyNY and NYC Sanitation proves eco-friendly habits can look good doing good.
Electric air taxis just completed their first real-world flights in New York City, turning a traffic-choked hour-long journey into a breezy 10-minute ride. The quiet, zero-emission aircraft could transform how millions of people move through congested cities.
Electric air taxis just completed their first test flights across New York City, turning grueling hour-long commutes into breezy 10-minute trips. The quiet, emissions-free aircraft could revolutionize how millions of people navigate crowded cities.
New York City is launching five free World Cup fan zones across all boroughs so everyone can experience the tournament excitement, regardless of ticket prices. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the decision after criticism over mounting costs that threaten to price out working-class soccer fans.
In Corona, Queens, a grassroots network of volunteers has identified 15 people arrested by immigration agents and connected two detainees with lawyers who secured their release. Business owners, residents, and longtime organizers are walking door to door, building a community safety net when their neighbors need it most.
New York is tackling a hidden problem in the electric vehicle revolution: who's going to fix all those charging stations when they break down? A new $450,000 training program will prepare everyday New Yorkers for careers keeping EV chargers running.
Two leading research institutions just launched a partnership to get climate funding directly into the hands of mayors and city leaders worldwide. With over 80% of people living in cities, this collaboration could unlock the resources local communities need to fight environmental challenges.
More than 25,000 books are being donated to underserved children across New York City and Long Island through a partnership between ThriftBooks and Book Fairies. The donation helps close a critical gap after the nonprofit fell 28,000 books short of requests last year.
Former President Barack Obama joined New York City's new mayor for a heartwarming morning of story time and sing-alongs at a South Bronx preschool. The visit highlighted the city's commitment to giving its youngest residents the strongest start possible.
Former President Barack Obama joined New York's youngest mayor for story time at a child care center, leading preschoolers in a spirited singalong. The heartwarming visit highlighted early childhood education while bridging political divides.
An ecological horticulturist is flipping traditional gardening on its head with a simple message: messy gardens are better for nature. Her work in New York City proves that letting plants grow wild can create thriving habitats for birds, bees, and butterflies, even in urban spaces.
New York City just passed its first-ever tax on luxury second homes worth over $5 million, targeting ultra-wealthy absentee owners. The move is expected to raise $500 million annually for free childcare, cleaner streets, and safer neighborhoods.
New York City just passed a tax on ultra-luxury second homes worth $5 million or more, generating half a billion dollars annually for childcare, safer streets, and cleaner neighborhoods. The tax only affects ultra-wealthy non-residents who own property in the city but don't live there.
New York City just took a major step toward bringing river herring back to the Bronx River after decades of decline. State grants and federal plans aim to remove century-old dams that have blocked fish from reaching their spawning grounds.
After years of advocacy, New York City just opened its first shelter where delivery workers can rest, charge e-bikes, and escape extreme weather. It's a small structure with big meaning for the 80,000 workers who keep the city fed.
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