Midtown mosques worry their prayer calls will cause disruption
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Despite city hall approval, Midtown mosques are hesitant to broadcast prayers.
City Council considers law easing ID for transgender New Yorkers
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A newly proposed bill to ease the process of changing the sex field on a birth certificate has been introduced in New York City, but some transgender individuals say serious challenges remain for the community.
Leave certification to the pros, architects say
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Architects oppose potential state legislation that would abolish a faster building process in the city.
New Plan to Count Food Trucks Makes Street Vendors Fear for Livelihood
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Proposed street vendor legislation would count the number of trucks versus carts, says City Councilwoman Gale Brewer.