“The early education programs provide free 3-K and pre-K education overseen by Department of Education-certified teachers and typically receive an advance on their budget in August – approximately 30% – to open their doors in September, according to another director of an education center.“

Annie McDonough@anniemcdonough.bsky.social · 3w ago

SCOOP from @fariharahman.bsky.social Pre-K and 3-K providers haven't been paid their regular advance payments ahead of the school year, forcing some to dig into their own pockets and apply for loans. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/...

My latest for City & State!

Annie McDonough@anniemcdonough.bsky.social · 3w ago

SCOOP from @fariharahman.bsky.social Pre-K and 3-K providers haven't been paid their regular advance payments ahead of the school year, forcing some to dig into their own pockets and apply for loans. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/...

A group of former City Council interns have announced that they are suing the City of New York for retaliation and wrongful termination. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

It’s a hot socialist summer – but not for these interns

Former interns rallied at City Hall to put pressure on the City Council.

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Since Jack Schlossberg gave up his influencer career for Congress, I decided to help him with his job search. link.cityandstateny.com/click/463054...

6 jobs Jack Schlossberg can do instead of Congress

The Kennedy scion probably needs to scroll on LinkedIn, the job market’s rough right now.

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C&S did a live blog for yesterday’s election and the lesson of the day was don’t use AI slop on your posters kids: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

Live blog: 2026 primary day in New York

A nice and humid referendum on the power of the left and the clout of Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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With primary election day nearing in NYC, find out who is funneling thousands of dollars behind various candidates. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

A cheat sheet to super PACs in the 2026 New York primaries

It’s the wild west out there for outside spending.

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With a deadline of June 30 coming near, the City Council and mayors office have a little over two weeks to finalize the city budget. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/...

Here’s what the City Council is pushing for in the NYC budget

Mamdani finds himself on the receiving end of lawmaker demands to expand spending on parks, consumer protection, rental vouchers and more.

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Nonprofit organizations are concerned they will not receive their funding on the expected deadline of July 1. www.cityandstateny.com/nyn-media/20...

‘A betrayal:’ nonprofit leaders angered by potential of delayed Mamdani admin payments

NYN Media OpCon attendees have longstanding complaints about slow payments from New York City.

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Adding to the DSA slate this primary season is Adam Bojak’s campaign for state assembly in Buffalo. www.cityandstateny.com/personality/...

Adam Bojak wants to give DSA a foothold in western NY

The Buffalo attorney is running for Assembly in District 149 after a failed run in 2020.

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At an event to discuss food access and affordability Speaker Julie Menin announced an additional $25 million dollars for CFC. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/...

Menin wants to boost funding for food pantries – but quiet on city-owned grocery stores

The New York City Council speaker addressed City & State’s Food Access and Affordability Event, weeks before the city budget is due.

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A change in plans for a reception preceding the annual Puerto Rican day parade caused a stir with community members across the city. www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

Nobody’s happy about Mamdani’s scaled down Puerto Rican event

Reps. Adriano Espaillat and Nydia Velázquez are doing their own event

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Fariha Rahman@fariharahman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

First week as an intern @cityandstateny.bsky.social went well, here’s a roundup of my work:

First week as an intern @cityandstateny.bsky.social went well, here’s a roundup of my work:

TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on January 19, the day the ban is set to take effect, without more assurances it won't be enforced.

TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday without additional assurances from the Biden administration on ban enforcement

TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on January 19, the day the ban is set to take effect, without more assurances it won't be enforced.

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