Steven Fulop’s ‘centrist’ vision for the Partnership in the age of Mamdani

CrainsNewYork.com (Wall Street) 2/13 9:03A Ethan Geringer-Sameth

For many members of New York’s business community, the election of the democratic socialist mayor was a wake-up call. Steven Fulop, the newly minted president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, a trade group of the city’s vast...

Jeanine Pirro files $250,000 negligence suit in NYC suburb over a trip-and-fall

NBCNewYork.com (Politics News) 2/13 3:09A The Associated Press

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for D.C., has filed a $250,000 negligence lawsuit against her hometown north of New York City and a power utility.

NYC reports 1 measles case in unvaccinated infant; Health Officials urge MMR vaccination

NBCNewYork.com (Local) 2/13 2:48A NBC New York Staff

NEW YORK – New York City health officials have confirmed one case of measles this week involving an unvaccinated infant with recent international travel. The NYC Health Department said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been...

Inside New York City’s brand-new ‘bathing festival’ with 15 specialized saunas, cold plunges and...

NYPost.com (Metro) 2/12 6:37A McKenzie Beard

Bundle up, then strip down — it’s about to get hot.

Op-ed: City's new comptroller, pension trustees must lead on climate

CrainsNewYork.com (Economy) 2/12 5:03A Loren Blackford

Three of New York City’s pension funds are now weighing whether to move tens of billions of dollars from BlackRock over concerns about the asset manager’s climate risk management and decarbonization plans. This decision could be a wake-up call...

Manhattan rents hit near-record high as buyers stay stuck in rental market

CrainsNewYork.com (Telecom) 2/11 11:33P Julianne Cuba

Manhattan rents hit their third-highest level on record at the start of the year — up nearly 8% from 2025 and more than double the annual inflation rate. The median rent in the borough was $4,695 last month, down $55 from November's record high...

New York private school startup seeks edge by giving 42% fee discount

CrainsNewYork.com (Telecom) 2/11 11:33P Erin Hudson, Bloomberg

Before Harrow International School New York opened its doors in September, principal Matthew Sipple hoped to enroll 80 students by the end of its inaugural year. So far, there are just 20. The kids are outnumbered by a staff of 26. That's why...

Mamdani’s grocery plan advances as city resets economic policy

CrainsNewYork.com (Politics) 2/11 8:18A Myles Miller, Bloomberg

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration has begun scouting sites for city-backed grocery stores in each of New York's five boroughs, pushing ahead on a signature campaign promise that drew widespread skepticism during last year's electoral race....

Mamdani makes his case to Albany: Increase taxes, send NYC more money

CrainsNewYork.com (Politics) 2/11 8:12A Jack Grieve

New York City's budget crisis is not as dire as previously thought, but the state still must fork over more funding to the city and allow the new mayor to increase taxes on its highest earners. That's what Zohran Mamdani tried to convince...

Wall Street bonuses help shrink NYC’s budget gap by $5B

CrainsNewYork.com (Nonprofits) 2/11 5:22A Laura Nahmias, Bloomberg

Wall Street bonuses, along with an aggressive savings plan, has helped shrink New York City’s expected two-year budget gap by roughly $5 billion, according to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “I’m glad to report that by assuming an aggressive posture on...

Mamdani names entrepreneur, Obama admin alum to city's chief tech role

CrainsNewYork.com (Nonprofits) 2/10 11:33P Jack Grieve

An Obama administration alum and veteran computer scientist who helped create GIF technology and launch Hulu is set to become New York City's next chief technology officer. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday afternoon that Lisa Gelobter, current...

Mamdani taps public hospital system veteran to lead aging services

CrainsNewYork.com (Banking) 2/10 9:46A Amanda D Ambrosio

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Lisa Scott-McKenzie as the city’s next commissioner of the Department for the Aging, tapping the public hospital system veteran on Tuesday to oversee hundreds of health and social service programs for older adults....

Mejia rival concedes in special NJ House Democratic primary

CrainsNewYork.com (Banking) 2/10 9:25A Nacha Cattan, Bloomberg

Political organizer Analilia Mejia won the special Democratic primary in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, according to her rival, former Rep. Tom Malinowski. "I congratulate Analilia Mejia on her hard won victory," Malinowski said Tuesday...

Op-ed: Universal child care must include home-based care

CrainsNewYork.com (Advertising & Marketing) 2/10 5:03A Davon Russell

Across the state of New York, home-based childcare programs outnumber center-based by more than two to one. They are a vital part of the childcare sector—trusted neighbors who care for children in their own homes, offering flexibility, cultural...

New York City Republicans risk losing lone GOP voice in Congress

CrainsNewYork.com (Advertising & Marketing) 2/10 4:41A Brandon Sapienza, Bloomberg

Staten Island stands apart from the rest of New York City in more ways than one. But its status as a Republican redoubt in a Democratic stronghold is under threat. In January, a state court judge ruled that New York's 11th Congressional District,...