Tag: legislation
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Creative art therapy in demand amid immigrant mental health crisis
Creative art therapy can play a big role in addressing immigrant’s mental health problems, but not all can access it.
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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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Midtown mosques worry their prayer calls will cause disruption
Despite city hall approval, Midtown mosques are hesitant to broadcast prayers.
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City Council considers law easing ID for transgender New Yorkers
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.
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Leave certification to the pros, architects say
Architects oppose potential state legislation that would abolish a faster building process in the city.
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New Plan to Count Food Trucks Makes Street Vendors Fear for Livelihood
Proposed street vendor legislation would count the number of trucks versus carts, says City Councilwoman Gale Brewer.
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