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Years ago, New York City took its first steps toward expanding public child care with the creation of Pre-K and 3-K. Those investments changed lives. But as the city expanded access, too many family child care providers — the home-based educators who have long anchored their communities — were left behind.

A congressional announcement highlights housing research by The Action Lab, NYU’s Urban Democracy Lab, and the Climate and Community Institute.

Tom Morello of Rage Against Machine stood alongside immigrant advocates outside 26 Federal Plaza on Tuesday afternoon and sang in protest of ICE in the Big Apple.

Patch reports on the Tenant Power Act, proposed New York legislation aimed at expanding tenant organizing power, collective bargaining, and landlord transparency.

BrooklynVegan highlights Tom Morello’s appearance at a New York City anti-ICE mobilization where artists and organizers gathered to protest immigration enforcement and state violence.

Rolling Stone covers Tom Morello’s appearance at a New York City protest event condemning ICE abuses, authoritarian violence, and attacks on immigrant communities.

Workers, artists, and labor organizers gathered in New York for the “Ball Without Billionaires,” a protest fashion action challenging billionaire power and centering workers as the foundation of culture.

Workers, labor unions, and organizers staged the “Ball Without Billionaires” in New York, challenging billionaire influence, Amazon labor practices, and economic inequality during the 2026 Met Gala.

BrooklynVegan’s season announcement includes The Action Lab and BRIC’s August 28 concert honoring Harry Belafonte, featuring Common and special guests.

BRIC announces its 2026 season, including Common’s concert with The Action Lab honoring Harry Belafonte.

Labor unions and organizers staged a “Ball Without Billionaires” in New York, protesting wealth inequality, Amazon labor practices, and billionaire influence surrounding the 2026 Met Gala.

Workers, artists, and labor organizers staged the “Ball Without Billionaires” in New York, transforming the language of fashion into a public statement against billionaire power and labor exploitation.

The bill’s sponsors announce tenant organizing protections and quote The Action Lab’s Andrew Friedman on the proposal.

A newly introduced Tenant Power Act in New York would expand tenant union rights, require landlords to negotiate in good faith, and establish statewide funding for tenant organizing.

Hoodline reports on supporters taking the fight to Albany, escalating the campaign to save Jimmy’s Corner and push for commercial rent stabilization at the state level.

Coverage highlights the growing movement to save Jimmy’s Corner, as patrons and lawmakers rally against eviction and call for stronger protections for small businesses in New York City.

Crain’s New York examines the intensifying debate over commercial rent stabilization, as advocates push for protections for small businesses and industry groups raise concerns about impacts on property owners.

PIX11 reports that lawmakers are backing the fight to save Jimmy’s Corner, strengthening calls for protections against displacement and highlighting the urgency of commercial rent stabilization in New York.

CBS News highlights the ongoing fight to protect Jimmy’s Corner as its building faces sale, underscoring growing concerns over displacement and the need for commercial rent protections in New York City.

The Guardian highlights the growing movement to save Jimmy’s Corner, a beloved Times Square bar facing eviction and symbolizing the broader fight to protect small businesses and community spaces.