Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, Feb. 17, announced that the next major phase of the $1.1 billion investment to modernize facilities at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University (SUNY Downstate) Hospital in Central Brooklyn can move forward with the approval of a construction contract for the demolition of a condemned, out-of-service… Read More

The Consul General of Guyana to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, in carrying out the mandate of the Government of Guyana, has began issuing the newly designed, digitized, machine-readable passport, in keeping with technological advancements worldwide. During a recent visit to the diplomatic office at 228 E 45th S. in New York City, the… Read More

New York is the Empire State. We pride ourselves on being a place of ambition and opportunity — where hard work is supposed to lead to advancement. But, for millions of workers across the states, a single clause in their employment contracts threatens that promise: the non-compete. Nearly half of New York workplaces require their… Read More

The way Mayor Zohran Mamdani sees it, there seems to be only two ways for his administration to close the multi-billion-dollar budget gap by this June. His preferred way, as he has often explained, is to “tax the rich” — increase the income taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers in order to generate enough money… Read More

Ahead of next week’s key Caribbean Community leaders’ summit in St. Kitts, a senior Caribbean diplomat pleaded with the region to help cash and fuel-starved Cuba, urging the bloc to take note of how good Cuba has been to the 15-nation bloc over the decades. David Commissiong, Barbados’ ambassador to CARICOM and a top player… Read More

The Caribbean community and elected officials on Tuesday, Feb. 17, paid tribute to Civil Rights icon the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who “died peacefully” on Tuesday, his family said. He was 84. Rev. Jackson, who ran twice for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, was an ally of slain Civil Rights Leader the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther… Read More

Inside Government is a Q&A series that gives New Yorkers a glimpse inside the role of the elected officials who represent them. This edition of Inside Government with PoliticsNY features United States Representative Yvette D. Clarke. Representative Clarke serves the Ninth Congressional District in Brooklyn. What are your top legislative priorities for 2026? My top… Read More

Reigning Olympic women’s 100-meter champion, Julien Alfred, began her 2026 season in a spectacular fashion by sprinting to gold in the 60 meters, competing at the Woo Pig Classic at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville. Alfred crossed the finish line in 7.00 seconds, ahead of the University of Arkansas’ duo of Asia Thomas… Read More

The West Indies will have a powerful and familiar voice on the global stage at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as Ian Bishop, Samuel Badree, and Carlos Brathwaite were named to a distinguished commentary team recently announced by the ICC. The trio headlines the Caribbean presence on ICC TV’s world feed, ensuring West… Read More

New York City has long been defined by culinary reinvention, and now a wave of fruit-forward desserts is quietly reshaping the city’s sweet landscape, particularly in Long Island City, where visually striking, fresh-fruit creations are drawing consistent crowds and redefining what dessert can look like. A mini strawberry promise cake garnished with fresh strawberries is… Read More