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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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Banned Books Week highlights impact of censorship on students
The NYPL hosted the latest censored authors during Banned Books Week.
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Rockefeller Center offers generous discounts to lure boutiques and local businesses
Local retail businesses sprout up in Rockefeller Center thanks to flexible lease terms.
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City seizure of Hudson Yards building angers tenants
Historic building in Hudson Yards set to be bulldozed for an access road.
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Privacy Groups React to Expanded Subway Surveillance Program
Privacy watchdogs are expressing concern after Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that the MTA will soon install two cameras inside every subway car.
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Traffic Violations Near Midtown Tunnel Create Danger for Pedestrians
Pedestrians living near the Midtown Tunnel are concerned as the number of 17th precinct moving violations pile up.
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Records Show New York City’s Bike Lanes Project Is Falling Short
Transit advocates built a map to track the city’s progress on protected bike lanes and found the goals are falling short.
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Environmental Concerns Over Alleged Con Ed Water Dumping
Midtown-based civic group plans to sure Con Ed over alleged Clean Water Act violations.
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Murray Hill Locals Want City to Address Neighborhood’s Tree Shortage
A group of Murray Hill residents want more trees planted in their neighborhood but said a lack of communication from the Park’s Department has kept them waiting for years.
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State Designates Times Square as “Gun-Free” Zone
New York designates Time Square a gun-free zone following the June Supreme Court ruling, which struck down a provision in the state’s concealed carry law.
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Asian-Owned Fashion Studios Still Suffer In Pandemic Recovery
Female workers at Asian-owned fashion studios feel unsafe
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Midtown Addiction Community Still Recovering from Lockdown Setbacks
Midtown addiction community struggles to return to treatment after pandemic setbacks in an area with the highest rate of binge drinking.
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Dozens of Abandoned Dining Sheds Demolished Amid Complaints
Residents file complaints about outdoor abandoned dining sheds as the city moves to make the Open Restaurants program permanent.
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Bodega Owners Add Plant-Based Menu Options
In an effort to appeal to customers and financially recover from the pandemic, some New York City bodega owners are adding plant-based food to their menus.
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Demonstration for Reproductive Justice Held at St Patrick’s Cathedral
With the recent passing of the Texas abortion law, reproductive rights advocates in New York City want unrestricted access to abortions.
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Complaints About Chelsea’s Dirty Sidewalks Soar as Tourism Returns
As tourism returns, some Chelsea residents feel sidewalks are dirtier than ever, but the New York Department of Sanitation doesn’t see it as a problem.
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Revel Scooter Accidents Leave People Questioning Bike’s Safety
New Yorkers have mixed feelings about the safety of Revel scooters.
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Senate Bill Looking to Ban Pet Stores From Selling Animals Creates Controversy
The New York State Senate approved a bill that looks to prevent pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits. The Assembly is set to vote on the legislation, which has pets stores fearing they will be pushed out of business, later this year.
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Tentative Agreement Reached Between Healthcare Workers and Hospitals
After a month of negotiations, the 1199 Healthcare Workers Union and the League of Voluntary Hospitals and Homes finally reached a tentative agreement.
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