NYC Extended School Year (ESY): Summer IEP Services Explained
For NYC students with an IEP, special education can continue through July and August under Extended School Year (ESY). Here’s who qualifies and how to secure summer services through your CSE.
Gotham Health NYC: Free & Low-Cost Clinics in Every Borough
A borough-by-borough guide to NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health community health centers — sliding-scale, affordable primary care for uninsured, undocumented, and Medicaid New Yorkers. Central line: 1-844-692-4692.
What the NYC Comptroller, Public Advocate, and Borough Presidents Actually Do
A neutral, factual guide to three NYC offices on the 2026 ballot: the Comptroller (the city’s chief financial watchdog), the Public Advocate (ombudsman and watchdog for residents), and the five Borough Presidents (borough land use, capital funding, and community boards).
The NYC Tax Commission Said No. Now What? Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) for 1-, 2-, and 3-Family Homeowners
If the NYC Tax Commission denied your property tax appeal and you own and live in a 1-, 2-, or 3-family home, Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) is your next step: a $30 court process, no lawyer required. Here are the forms, deadlines, eligibility rules, and the prerequisites that decide every case – with the Tax Commission phone number (212) 669-4410 and verified .gov sources.
NYC Crime Decoded: Major Crime Fell 10.6% in May 2026 — But Hate Crimes Jumped 74%
The NYPD’s May 2026 CompStat data shows major crime down 10.6% citywide and shootings at a record low — but confirmed hate crimes rose 74.4%, mostly anti-Jewish. Here’s what it means for your block.
How to Find a Wheelchair-Accessible Apartment in NYC (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step NYC guide to finding accessible apartments: Housing Connect disability set-asides (5% mobility, 2% vision/hearing), the medical certification form, vouchers, reasonable accommodations, and DRIE rent freezes.
Late-Night NYC Transit & Safety: How to Get Home After Midnight
A night owl’s verified guide to getting home after midnight: subway headways, the conductor car, Help Points, bus between-stops drop-offs, and how to verify a taxi at 3am.
Access-A-Ride in NYC 2026: How to Apply, Costs, and Booking Trips
A clear guide to Access-A-Ride for NYC seniors and people with disabilities: who qualifies, how to apply, the $3 fare, and how to book trips. Verified MTA info.
Know Your Rights as a NYC Street Vendor in 2026
NYC repealed criminal penalties for street vending in March 2026. Here are your rights during enforcement, how to fight an OATH summons, the rules for First Amendment vendors, and where to get free legal help.
Washington Square Park: A Greenwich Village Resident’s Guide to Hours, Transit, and the Quiet Morning Window
The resident’s guide to Washington Square Park: the locals’ entrance, the 6 a.m. quiet window, restrooms, step-free access via the West 4 Street station, parking reality, and where to go after.