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‘Safe Hotels Act’ revision sparks accountability debate
The removal of food and beverage provisions has eased concerns for hotel operators, but worries over worker protections remain.
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New Midtown coalition tackles quality of life issues
A group of city agencies has been working to improve the conditions in Midtown — but is it enough?
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Midtown public parks face unsanitary restrooms
A “free to pee” rally in front of city hall on Sept. 26, advocating for more and better public restrooms.
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Licensed cannabis shops benefit as city shuts down unlicensed shops
The cannabis industry is changing amid shutdowns of unlicensed shops. Retailers and consumers are navigating increases in business and pricing.
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Congestion pricing pause deepens subway accessibility issues
Governor Kathy Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing has delayed elevator installations at 23 subway stations, leaving accessibility advocates fighting for much-needed upgrades for disabled riders, seniors, etc.
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NY Supreme Court blocks city effort to shut down Mainchance Shelter
The New York City Department of Homeless Services sought to close the shelter in June.
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Revised shelter restrictions bring uncertainty to migrant students
Migrant children struggle to find stability with shelter placements in flux
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Pop-up shops are changing Midtown’s retail playing field
With upfront investments far below the cost of opening a permanent store, popups give brands with limited capital access to popular locations and landlords the opportunity to fill vacant retail space. The practice has taken off in Midtown and is credited with helping to reinvigorate a neighborhood hard hit by commercial real estate vacancies.
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Midtown faces broker fee shift as new legislation gains traction
The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act seeks to reduce tenant costs, but critics argue landlords may pass the fees back through higher rents.
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CUNY student protestors face additional risks
After CUNY students faced higher charges than their private school peers during last May’s protests, a disparity between student backgrounds proves more potential risks to student protestors.
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Rise in book bans concerns comic book writers
Comic books with controversial themes are vulnerable to censorship.
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Diamond district stores scammed out of thousands with fake crypto
Customer steals $190,000 worth of watches in fraudulent crypto exchange.
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Small Midtown theaters stay afloat with post-pandemic grants
A nonprofit helps small performing arts venues stay open.
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Midtown furriers get creative to stay in business
The Fur District in Midtown is now home to only a few stores.
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Ping pong’s popularity on display with SPIN’s grand opening
New Yorkers lined up around the block to play table tennis.
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Could rezoning put an end to the Fashion District?
Businesses worry that proposed rezoning will push them out of the Garment District.
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Educators struggle to find bilingual teachers amid rise in migrant students
With 20,000 new migrant students in New York City public schools, educators have concerns.
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Residential conversion of former Hudson Hotel torments long-time tenants
Residents are living in a dangerous construction zone.
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MTA’s lack of climate change plan causes challenges for Columbia University students
Flooding in the subway system interferes with commutes to Columbia University.
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Hell’s Kitchen residents living in dangerous building suffer as legal case stalls
Tenants say conditions in their rent-stabilized building have only worsened.
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