PRIVATE EQUITY OWNS HALF OF HOME CARE AGENCIES IN NYS, CORNELL ILR RESEARCHERS SAY
BY NOELLE RANGRAS Private equity (PE) firms now control roughly half of the home care sector in New York State, Cornell University researchers said at …[read more]
Economy
Keeping Big Money Out of Politics: Senator Liz Krueger Leads Town Hall to Seek Answers
BY RIVER FLEISCHNER Ten individuals donated about $481 million to Trump’s 2024 campaign, accounting for 44% of all money raised, according to a lawyer …[read more]
LGBTQ+ business owners share their experiences at Economic Impact Summit and highlight the importance of community
BY NOELLE RANGRAS LGBTQ+ business owners shared their experiences at the National LBGTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce New York’s 2026 Summit on Economic …[read more]
Trump Tariffs Have Reached Flowers: Carnations might Replace Roses
BY PAOLA SACERDOTE Flower vendors have increased their bouquet prices in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, as agriculture tariffs have affected imported flowers by …[read more]
New Affordable Housing Project Planned For The New Utrecht Library In Bath Beach.
BY LUIS ANGEL PEREZ MARTINEZ A new affordable housing project is set to be built in Bath Beach, with the remodeling of the New Utrecht …[read more]
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Warns About The Impacts of the Government Shutdown
BY PAOLA SACERDOTE New York District 9 Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke used her October 8 telephone town hall to blame President Donald Trump and …[read more]
City Council Pushes Administration on Housing Discrimination
BY EMILY SUHR As federal housing protections weaken, New York City officials say they are stepping up local enforcement efforts to ensure tenants can still …[read more]
Many Students Skip Back to School Shopping
By Flugue Joseph Jr Pens, pencils and backpacks are a staple for any retailer this time of year looking to cash in on the back-to-school …[read more]
Community Seeks More Representation With Interborough Express Line Planning
BY KIM GILL The MTA is partnering with community boards to gain feedback from residents on the proposed Interborough Express Line (IBX). The line, …[read more]
Funding Shortfalls Threaten Services for NYC’s Growing Older Adult Population
BY CAITLYN JONSSON Services designed to support older adults struggle to maintain pace with the aging population in New York City. Between 2011-2020, the …[read more]