Author: Stephanie Birmingham

08.15.25

As SYEP Wraps Up, We Look Ahead with Resolve

Today marks the close of another Summer Youth Employment Program season, a program that, for more than 60 years, has connected young New Yorkers with their first jobs and meaningful career pathways.

08.13.25

Statement on Stalled New York City Job Growth

Gregory J. Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition

08.11.25

Statement on BLS Commissioner Firing

Gregory J. Morris, CEO of the New York City Employment and Training Coalition

07.25.25

Statement from Gregory J. Morris on SYEP Payment Card Fraud

“For nearly 60 years, the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) has been a lifeline for young New Yorkers. It’s often their first job, their first step toward economic independence, and their first encounter with the financial system. It is the largest program of its kind in the nation and has positively impacted hundreds of thousands […]

07.21.25

Budget Watch: FY26 Agreement Reached

On Friday, June 27, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Chair Justin Brannan, and other city leaders announced an agreement on a $115.9 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.