Category: Featured
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Hell’s Kitchen playground plagued with construction issues and crime
Hell’s Kitchen residents are concerned with criminal and construction activity at a local park.
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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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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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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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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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New York City’s E.M.T.s cope with rising suicide rates
Someone dies from suicide every 16 hours in New York City, a reality that first responders know all too well. This latest statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a growing mental health crisis that emergency responders see the worst of on a regular basis. The issue is top of…
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Mental Health Treatment Crisis in Midtown Goes Unmet
According to a May report by the New York City Health Department, in 2023, midtown Manhattan had one of the highest unmet mental health treatment needs in NYC, with nearly one out of every two people who need mental health treatments in Chelsea and the West Village unable to receive the care they need. City…
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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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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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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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