New York bans most employer credit checks starting April 18, attorney says A new New York state rule effective April 18 will bar most employers from asking about applicants' credit histories; an employment lawyer told BronxNet the rule allows exceptions when a job’s duties are financially sensitive and requires employers to document their justification.

Starting April 18, New York will put an end to employers probing job applicants about their credit histories—what does this mean for your next job search?

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TSS Foundation offers gamified app to teach seniors how to spot scams Henry Collins, founder of the TSS Foundation, described a gamified scam-awareness application, linked seminars and a quarterly magazine designed to teach seniors to recognize phone, text and email scams; Collins said he plans bank and senior-center deployments and is fundraising via GoFundMe.

A new gamified app is empowering seniors to outsmart scammers with engaging training that turns scam awareness into a competitive game.

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Committee hears report on Con Edison rate increases; members consider full‑board letter A committee member reported Con Edison’s planned rate increases for 2026 and subsequent years and urged a full‑board discussion about drafting a response. Members discussed engaging elected officials and preparing a sign‑on letter to express community concerns.

Con Edison is set to raise electricity and gas rates starting in 2026, sparking concerns from community leaders about the financial impact on New Yorkers.

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Committee reintroduces, then withdraws motion to send letter supporting Propel Energy transmission project A Feb. 19 Initiative Committee meeting reopened consideration of the Propel Energy transmission project and a member moved that the committee send a letter of support. After public comment and questions about whether the project would move existing Bronx generation to Long Island, the mover withdrew the motion and the committee asked staff to recirculate slides and host a brief presentation.

The Initiative Committee's support for the Propel Energy Transmission Project hangs in the balance as concerns about its true impact on clean energy generation spark heated debate.

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Rent Transparency Act and Open Igloo aim to give NYC renters clearer data on stabilized units Open Igloo’s CEO Alia Mohammed described how the platform combines city data and anonymous renter feedback to help renters identify rent‑stabilized units and vet landlords; the segment reviewed the Rent Transparency Act's notice requirement and said Open Igloo has labeled nearly 1,000,000 stabilized apartments.

Discover how Open Igloo is revolutionizing the rental market in NYC by helping tenants uncover rent-stabilized units and protect their rights.

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Robin Hood poverty tracker: 15% of NYC parents face childcare hardship; advocates point to workforce gaps despite $4.5 billion expansion Robin Hood’s Sarah Oltmans said 15% of New York City parents report childcare hardship, with higher rates among younger and Black parents and single mothers; she flagged workforce shortages as a key barrier even as Governor Hochul announced a $4.5 billion expansion to 3‑K and related programs.

A staggering 15% of NYC parents are struggling with childcare, and the crisis hits Black parents and single mothers the hardest—discover how new state funding aims to tackle this urgent issue.

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Lehman College leaders tout R2 research trajectory and student supports Lehman College officials described steps toward Carnegie R2 research designation, emphasized student supports (16,000 tutoring appointments cited) and framed R2 as a lever to attract research funding and philanthropy.

Lehman College is on the path to achieving the prestigious Carnegie R2 research designation, unlocking new funding opportunities and enhancing student support services.

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Key Food Cooperative and local owners to distribute $250,000 in holiday gift cards with City Harvest Key Food Cooperative CEO Dean Janeway and supermarket owner Nayeli De Jesus said the cooperative is distributing 10,025 gift cards totaling $250,000 across eight states this holiday season, with about $150,000 for New York City and roughly $40,000 designated for the Bronx; City Harvest will distribute cards through its pantry and mobile-market network.

This holiday season, Key Food Cooperative is making a massive impact by donating $250,000 in gift cards to help food-insecure families across eight states, with a significant focus on New York City and the Bronx.

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'John Top' (Yontop) llega a Teatro Pregones: instalación andina, poesía quechua y conversatorio La obra/instalación presentada por Anonymous Ensemble explora la lengua quechua y la diáspora andina en una pieza de tres partes (instalación interactiva, presentación poética y conversatorio) que se presenta en Teatro Pregones durante el festival Under the Radar; funciones en enero (9–11).

Descubre "John Top", una fascinante obra que entrelaza la lengua quechua y la historia andina a través de una instalación interactiva, poesía cautivadora y un conversatorio reflexivo.

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