Access to safe and affordable housing is one of the keys to prosperity. I understand that just as much as anyone else. As a child, I grew up on the edge of homelessness. There were days when I had to take a trash bag full

New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Health Commissioner (DOH) Dr. James McDonald caution New Yorkers about health insurance enrollment scams as the 2024 enrollment through the NY State of Health began on November 16th. The NY State of Health, New York’s Health Plan

  The upcoming holiday season is a festive time of year. It’s getting colder, so we try to stay warm, we invite friends and family over, cook more, light candles, maybe burn a fire in the fireplace or use space heaters, buy Christmas trees and

Writing an engaging essay that stands out from the competition is an indispensable skill for students, academics, and professionals. From crafting persuasive arguments and conducting research to sharing your ideas or simply communicating your thoughts - elevating your essay writing can make a profound, impactful

Last month, New York City hit an economic milestone, with more total jobs than ever before in our city’s history. Our administration is proud of the work we have done to ensure our economy has made a full recovery — and we are determined to

We all love New York City. And this year, New Yorkers have been showing their love by lending a helping hand as part of our Spread Love campaign. Since March, nearly 30,000 New Yorkers have given more than 235,000 hours of their time to help

Less than two years ago, I was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City. Our city was still reeling from the devastation of a global pandemic. Commercial neighborhoods and office buildings were deserted. Headlines questioned the future of New York City.   But I

You have a lot on your mind on any given day as a business owner. You may find that you are usually pulled in several directions at once. This is why it’s so important that you take a step back and use your time wisely.

How you treat your employees says a lot about you as a business owner. A happy workforce shows through in what you are able to do and can be a massive boost to your reputation and sales. After all, bad news travels fast, and if

The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC) is presenting four seasonal exhibits at the BWAC Gallery in Red Hook from October 28 to November 19, 2023. On view are: Amor Eterno, A Day of the Dead altar and exhibit; Raices (meaning Roots), a national juried exhibition

So much of New York City’s history was about changing the natural environment – cutting it down, clearing it out, paving it over. But going forward, we know that the future is about working with nature, building a greener, cleaner, safer city for all. From

The Canarsie Courier, your trusted local news source for over 100 years, is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website.  We invite all residents and businesses in Canarsie and the various neighborhoods of Southeastern Brooklyn area to explore our new digital platform and

NYC runs one of the biggest youth employment programs in the nation, known as the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). It presents youths between the ages of 14 and 24 with career-exploring opportunities and paid work experience in the summer. Through these programs, the youth

Social work is a gratifying career that offers many benefits and positive outcomes to individuals with the resolve and determination to pursue this vocation. They form an essential part of society, assisting disadvantaged individuals to overcome myriad challenges and improve their lives while promoting social

After the 2012 Hurricane Sandy floods, a Coney Island hospital campus was affected and damaged. After convincing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that it was better to build a new hospital instead of renovating the old one, New York City began the Ruth Bader