NYC Affordable Housing Lotteries Open Right Now: Fort Greene, Midtown East, and East Flatbush (June 2026)

Three NYC affordable housing lotteries are accepting applications right now in June 2026 — Fort Greene Brooklyn, Midtown East Manhattan, and East Flatbush Brooklyn. Deadlines range from June 2 to July 3. Here is how to apply and what income bands qualify.
How to Find a Doctor in NYC: In-Network, Uninsured & Sliding-Scale Guide

A practical guide for New Yorkers on finding a primary care doctor — whether you have insurance, Medicaid, NYC Care, or no coverage at all. Includes the NYS provider directory tool, Gotham Health locations, FQHC sliding-scale clinics, and NYC Care enrollment.
Cheap Eats in Sunset Park: 7 Spots Under $15 in Brooklyn’s Best-Kept Food Secret
Sunset Park’s 8th Avenue is Brooklyn’s original Chinatown — and one of NYC’s best cheap-eat corridors. Here are 7 real spots where $15 goes a very long way: $2.50 dumplings, $8 banh mi, $1.75 egg tarts, and dim sum baskets for $3 each.
NYC Restaurant Openings & Closings: June 1, 2026 — Cozy Soup ‘n’ Burger’s Final Countdown, Let’s Chama in Bushwick, and Six Coasts Opens on the Waterfront
Cozy Soup ‘n’ Burger announces June 21 as its last day after 54 years. Plus: Let’s Chama Georgian bakery opens in Bushwick, Lonnies debuts in Boerum Hill, and Six Coasts brings Pan-American seafood to the Brooklyn waterfront.
Staten Island June 2026 Community Events: Job Fairs, Juneteenth & More

June arrives on Staten Island with a packed community calendar — and this month’s lineup has something for nearly every resident, from job seekers and young people to families celebrating heritage and community pride. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening across the borough and how to get involved. Justice in Motion Job Fair — Wednesday, […]
Bronx Community Events June 2026: Tree Planting, History Walks & More

The Bronx has a full calendar of community-driven events this June — from an evening tree-planting action in Mott Haven to a historic walking tour through Longwood and a free community art gathering in Norwood. Whether you live in the South Bronx, the Grand Concourse corridor, or the northeast neighborhoods near Pelham Bay, there are […]
Queens Community Board Meetings June 2026: Forest Hills, Rego Park & Beyond

June marks the final stretch of the community board meeting season in New York City — and in Queens, several boards are hosting their last full meetings before summer recess. Whether you live in Forest Hills, Rego Park, Woodhaven, or another part of the borough, there are opportunities this month to weigh in on issues […]
Brooklyn Community Board 14 June 2026 Meetings: Flatbush, Midwood & Kensington

If you live in Flatbush, Midwood, or the parts of Kensington that fall within Brooklyn Community Board 14’s district, June is a busy month for civic engagement. CB14 has published its full June 2026 meeting calendar, and several committees are tackling issues that hit close to home for residents — from housing and land use […]
Manhattan CB6 Community Meetings: June 2026 Schedule

Midtown and Chelsea residents, your community board has a packed calendar this week — and several of June’s meetings are addressing topics that directly affect how you live, work, and get around. Here’s a full rundown of what’s happening at Manhattan Community Board 6 (CB6) this week and across the month, so you can show […]
Fort Tryon & Washington Heights: Manhattan’s Most Overlooked Walk

Most visitors to Manhattan never make it above 110th Street. That’s their loss — and your gain. The far northern tip of the island, anchored by Fort Tryon Park and the surrounding streets of Washington Heights, offers one of New York City’s most rewarding self-guided walks: medieval art, Hudson River panoramas, Dominican street food, and […]