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.
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NYC repealed criminal penalties for street vending in March 2026.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.
NYC’s 2026–27 School Calendar Is Out: A September 10 Start, a June 28 Finish, and Every Day Off to Plan Childcare Around Now
The official NYC Public Schools 2026–27 calendar is here: first day Thursday, September 10, 2026, last day Monday, June 28, 2027. Here’s every closure and recess week, and how to plan childcare before summer locks in.
Didn’t Get Paid in NYC? How Workers and Freelancers Recover Stolen Wages — For Free
Wage theft is larceny in New York. Here’s how to file a free claim with the NYS Department of Labor (form LS223, 888-525-2267) or use NYC’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act to get the money you’re owed.
Community Board Watch: Brooklyn CB10 (Bay Ridge) Votes on a Fort Hamilton Pkwy Rezoning June 3, and CB16 (Ocean Hill–Brownsville) Meets June 16
Brooklyn CB10 weighs a 9818 Fort Hamilton Parkway rezoning June 3 and meets June 15; CB16 holds its Ocean Hill–Brownsville public meeting June 16. Verified June 2026 agendas plus how to get on the mic.
CUNY ASAP 2026: How NYC Students Get Free Tuition, MetroCards & Books
CUNY ASAP covers the tuition gap, hands eligible NYC students a free OMNY card and textbook help, and pairs you with an advisor to graduate in three years. Here is who qualifies and how to apply for Fall 2026.