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Friday, Oct. 9, 2026

A group of union organizers have been pushing the leaders of District Council 37 to get tougher at the negotiating table with Mayor Mamdani, Oct. 8, 2026. (Ben Fractenberg/The City Reporter)

Dear New Yorkers,

Younger, left-leaning organizers within New York City’s largest municipal union are pushing their union’s leaders to demand more of Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the bargaining table.

These insurgent rank-and-file members of District Council 37 are agitating for higher wages and permanent telework, citing inflation pressures and longstanding pay inequities. They have been organizing DC 37 from the inside for more than a year, sweeping local leadership elections and infiltrating the union’s delegates assembly.

Many of them take credit for pushing top union brass to include Mamdani in DC 37’s candidate rankings during last year’s primary.

“Like many large unions, DC 37 does not engage deeply with its membership, which is not the way it should be,” says Adrian Singleton, a member of Local 375 and a field coordinator for the rank-and-file contract campaign. “Our goal is to meet members all around the city, and involve them in the decision-making processes of our campaign.”

Among their immediate challenges is the insolvency of a key fund that pays for prescription drugs, chemotherapy and other supplemental health benefits. City and union negotiators are unlikely to commence talks on a new collective bargaining agreement until a deal is reached on closing that funding gap.

Read more about the insurgent movement within DC 37 and how it could reshape city labor contracts.

Weather ☀️

A high around 71 and sunny during the daytime. A low near 55 and mostly clear at night.

MTA 🚇

Midday in Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound F trains skip Avenue P, Avenue N, Bay Parkway and Avenue I. Find all the MTA’s planned changes and the latest delays here.

Alternate-side parking 🚙

It’s in effect today, Oct. 9.

By the way…

City health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the flu and RSV. Here’s what you need to know about getting your jabs this respiratory virus season.

Our Other Top Stories

A federal immigration agent shot and injured a man in Marble Hill during what U.S. authorities said was an immigration enforcement operation — causing bystanders to take shelter and local elected officials to decry the Trump administration’s tactics. A police officer facing misconduct charges in the 2024 death of a Queens teenager experiencing a mental health crisis will dodge a disciplinary trial because the NYPD failed to notify the police oversight panel he had put in his papers to retire. Bodega owners in the city are worried about how cuts to federal food benefits could harm their businesses, our friends at Healthbeat report. ICYMI: We have a new higher education-focused newsletter, The CUNY Scoop. Sign up here. Don't miss our new guide with our friends at Chalkbeat on vetting city public schools. And RSVP for our virtual and in-person event on these tips and tricks, happening Oct. 15.

Sponsored by JPMorganChase Chase Community Manager Iliana Menesick Shares Tips for Strengthening Financial Health We all have financial needs and goals, whether it’s dreaming of buying a new home, starting a business, or simply feeling more secure about your finances. No matter where you are on your financial journey, it’s never too early – or too late – to get started. Iliana Menesick, Chase Community Manager in the Bronx, shares ways to help strengthen your financial health journey: Q: If someone wants to strengthen their financial health, what are the first three steps you’d suggest they take? A: Start by getting clear on your goals. What are you working toward, and why does it matter to you? Next, create a budget so you can see where your money is going and make a plan for saving. Then, review your budget regularly and make adjustments. Every month is different and life changes, but staying flexible and aware of your budget helps keep you on track towards your goals. Strengthening your financial health is a lifelong journey, and every step can help you feel more organized and confident as you work toward your goals. To learn more, stop by your local branch or visit chase.com/financialgoals. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.  © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Things To Do This Weekend

Here’s what’s going on around the city.

Friday, Oct. 9: The MTA is hosting its annual Memorabilia and Collectibles Pop-Up Shop in Brooklyn. Free admission, items for purchase, 23 Avenue X, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9: Artist Rusty Zimmerman’s Free Portrait Project exhibit opens in Red Hook, featuring 50 portraits and oral histories. Free, Strong Rope Brewery, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10: Take part in World Migratory Bird Day with the NYC Bird Alliance at various events around the city. Free, various locations and times. Saturday, Oct. 10: Enjoy urban gardening, farming, arts and crafts, grocery giveaways and pumpkin picking in Harlem. Free, Marcus Garvey Park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 and Monday, Oct. 12: Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Brooklyn with art, dance and food. $15 tickets, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.

THE KICKER: Manhattan’s only remaining historic lighthouse, located in Washington Heights, is getting a multimillion-dollar restoration.

Thanks, as always, for reading. Make it a great Friday.

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