Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Could Hit New York Hard

Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Could Hit New York Hard

By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY  State Attorney General Letitia James and counterparts sue to ensure Medicaid and other dollars continue to flow. An order from President Donald Trump’s budget office to freeze grant funding to states has already sown confusion and spurred pushback in New York. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and five other […]

Discharging Student Loans Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York City in 2025

Discharging Student Loans Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in New York City in 2025

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Discharging student loans through Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New York City in 2025 is a complex process that requires careful navigation of legal procedures and a thorough understanding of the criteria involved. While traditionally challenging, recent developments have provided clearer guidelines to assist borrowers in seeking relief. This article offers a […]

ICE Officers Can Now Raid Churches and Hospitals Under New DHS Directive

ICE Officers Can Now Raid Churches and Hospitals Under New DHS Directive

By Fisayo Okare , DOCUMENTED | Editorial credit: Rabanser / shutterstock.com Click here to know your rights. The Trump administration has revoked a Biden-era memo prohibiting ICE from making arrests at “sensitive locations” such as schools, churches, hospitals, and shelters, according to a new directive issued by acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman. The administration […]

What Does ‘Code Blue’ Mean for Homeless New Yorkers?

What Does ‘Code Blue’ Mean for Homeless New Yorkers?

By Jeanmarie Evelly, CITY LIMITS | Editorial credit: Leonard Zhukovsky / shutterstock.com With frigid weather in the forecast this week, City Limits spoke to Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park about what Code Blue entails, and what it means for people experiencing homelessness. Each night, thousands of New Yorkers sleep unsheltered, according to estimates—bedding down […]

It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

By Cooper Flaherty, CITY LIMITS | Editorial credit: Noah Labinaz / shutterstock.com “Climate activists, especially young people, know we can’t wait four years to prevent the worst of the crisis. The longer we wait to act, the more politicians and corporations take away from the futures of people growing up right now.” In the wake of […]

The High Cost of Child Care

The High Cost of Child Care

A Message from the Comptroller   Dear New Yorkers, As we start the new year, job growth has continued nationwide. That’s true in New York City as well, although local numbers are flatter and lag behind national ones in sectors other than health care and social assistance. The city’s tourism industry has rebounded to pre-pandemic […]

Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Mayor Adams Leaves Immigrants Behind in SOTC Address

Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]

Communities United for Police Reform Responds to Mayor Adams’ 2025 State of The City Address

Communities United for Police Reform Responds to Mayor Adams’ 2025 State of The City Address

(NEW YORK, NY) – In response to Mayor Adams’ annual State of The City,  Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement on behalf of CPR Spokesperson, Hassen Bashir, VOCAL-NY, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator.  “The mayor of New York City has one of the most influential platforms in the world and should use it […]

Mayor Eric Adams to Deliver ‘State of the City’ as Federal Corruption Trial, Primary Election Loom

Mayor Eric Adams to Deliver ‘State of the City’ as Federal Corruption Trial, Primary Election Loom

By Katie Honan, THE CITY | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  The mayor is expected to focus on his old standbys: crime and housing. Mayor Eric Adams will present his fourth State of the City speech Thursday at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem, attempting to highlight his administration’s wins even as he faces […]

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