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New York City — In a major victory for tenants, the New York City Council passed landmark legislation on Monday to strengthen rent control protections amid rising housing costs. The…
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New York City — Volunteers and environmental groups joined forces on Sunday for the largest single-day cleanup in Hudson River history, removing over 10 tons of trash and debris from…
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New York City — With a record-breaking crowd of over 5 million people, New York City’s annual Pride Parade celebrated its largest turnout ever on Saturday. The event, themed Pride…
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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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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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New York City marked Earth Day with its largest environmental cleanup initiative to date, drawing over 50,000 volunteers to parks, beaches, and streets across the five boroughs. The citywide effort…
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The New York Public Library system has announced the permanent elimination of late fees, a move designed to make libraries more accessible to all residents. The decision follows a successful…
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Brooklyn’s Navy Yard was abuzz with activity today as the borough hosted the inaugural New York Food Sustainability Summit, drawing chefs, farmers, and policymakers from across the state. The event…
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Investigation Launched Against Major NYC Real Estate Firm Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has initiated a significant investigation into one of New York City’s largest real estate firms following allegations…