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New York City — New York City officials launched a citywide crackdown on illegal short-term rentals yesterday, issuing fines to property owners violating the city’s strict Airbnb regulations. The enforcement…
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New York City — New York City’s Department of Education announced a groundbreaking mental health initiative yesterday aimed at addressing the growing mental health crisis among students. Starting this fall,…
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New York City — The Empire State Building, one of New York’s most iconic landmarks, will unveil a new energy-efficient lighting system tomorrow night. The LED upgrade will reduce the…
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New York City — In a rare show of unity, the New York Yankees and New York Mets unveiled a new partnership yesterday aimed at promoting youth baseball and softball…
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New York City — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced plans to raise subway and bus fares by 5% starting in August, citing ongoing budget shortfalls exacerbated by declining ridership…
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New York City — The stars descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art last night for the 2024 Met Gala, the fashion world’s most celebrated event. This year’s theme, Mythologies:…
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Albany, NY — The New York State Legislature passed a sweeping police reform bill yesterday aimed at increasing accountability and transparency within law enforcement agencies statewide. The legislation mandates body…
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New York City — An unseasonably warm spring has gripped New York City, with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 92°F on May 2, the highest for this date since records…
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As flu season approaches, the New York City Department of Health announced the opening of over 300 free vaccination clinics across the five boroughs. The campaign, which runs through December,…
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New York City — Broadway’s theaters dimmed their iconic marquee lights for one minute at 7:45 p.m. last night to honor the memory of legendary playwright and director Michael Harrington,…