Category: Featured
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Ambulances have slower response times and fewer EMTs
Low wages and traffic conditions are having a serious impact on NYC’s Emergency Medical Services.
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How a Midtown church uses ‘rescued’ food to feed the needy
Charities are relying on leftover food from restaurants and markets to address food insecurity.
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Shoppers struggle to find specialty shop amid High Line construction
Scaffolding covering the City Opera Thrift Shop is interfering with the store’s foot traffic.
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Tariffs hit Midtown’s struggling flower district
A rise in flower prices puts a strain on wholesalers and florists.
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New York City’s first community court is planning a redesign
The building will have new spaces that better reflect the center’s mission.
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Food pantries prepare for federal budget cuts
New Yorkers on SNAP benefits could see a rise in food insecurity.
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Broadway actors reach tentative deal but strike still looms for musicians
Unless unionized musicians settle contract dispute, a strike could still shut down the theater district.
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Artists fear sale of Chelsea building they’ve worked in for years
Artists are anxious about the fate of their work spaces in iconic arts complex.
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Anti-fascists call for massive turnout for ‘No Kings’ protest
Anti-Trump New Yorkers rally at a forum in preparation of nationwide protest.
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The tricks that keep New York’s last magic shop alive
Tannen’s Magic Shop has been the heart of New York’s magic community for nearly a century.
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Chelsea library reopening addresses gap in free community services
Library branch reopens after three years of construction work.
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LIRR employees still poised for strike unless federal intervention prevails
A work stoppage by LIRR employees would disrupt travel for close to 220,000 daily commuters.
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StuyTown tenants deal with toxic dust from mandated facade work
Tenants of country’s biggest housing complex say building work is a costly environmental hazard.
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New Yorkers still celebrate Mexican Independence Day amid ICE crackdowns
In an act of solidarity, Mexican immigrants paraded down Madison Avenue to honor their heritage.
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Beth Israel closure causes longer wait times at other hospitals
Neighborhood residents grapple with the consequences of a shuttered hospital.
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A struggling Garment District faces its latest hurdle
Business owners face higher expenses and uncertainties around tariffs.
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Promises made for a greener New York at climate town hall
Civic and environment advocates gathered in the East Village to promote better climate policies.
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Show honoring nation’s 250th anniversary gives full history lesson
At Lincoln Center, actors read a mix of contemporary and historical speeches, articles, and songs about resistance.
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Indigenous leaders bring proposals to Climate Week
Indigenous activists from South America gather in Midtown for a panel on climate change.
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Africa’s natural resources drive UN discussions
Africa’s vast natural resources and critical minerals hold the potential to fuel both local development and global markets.
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