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Gap Inc. is the latest to drop criticized on-call scheduling

Gap Inc. is the latest to drop criticized on-call scheduling
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Gap Inc. announced it will phase out a controversial scheduling practice which critics say left workers with volatile work hours and unreliable paychecks.


Scientists to Central Park carriage foes: Hold your horses

Scientists to Central Park carriage foes: Hold your horses
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California scientists have partnered with Manhattan’s largest horse-carriage stable to see if they can prove that New York’s horses are happy right where they are — working in Central Park—and not retired, as the Mayor has proposed.


Following crime and mayhem, facing barriers to reporting

Following crime and mayhem, facing barriers to reporting
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New York may be enjoying record low crime rates, but barriers to crime reporting are not following the same positive trend.


Anti-gay assaults rise in 2013

Anti-gay assaults rise in 2013
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Reports of anti-gay attacks in New York have already surpassed 2012 figures, a trend that prompted a state senator to review the State Hate Crime Law.


Affordable housing not affordable enough for some seniors

Affordable housing not affordable enough for some seniors
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Seniors find it difficult to meet the income quotas required to secure an apartment in a proposed affordable housing development .


Porno stores dwindle in Midtown

Porno stores dwindle in Midtown
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Adult video stores are moving away from an area once known for having the highest concentration of x-rated venues in New York, as the city continues putting pressure on this industry.


Election Night in New York City

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Follow The Midtown Gazette on Storify to see our election night coverage, updated throughout the evening.