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Extra Extra: Bird news
Because geese, flamingos, owls and pigeons are all making headlines, here are your afternoon links: Columbia to provide escorts for students who fear pro-Palestinian protests, don't approach a bison,...
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Looking for a ‘Man in Finance’? The stats might be against you.
Nicholas Braun played Cousin Greg in "Succession," a fictional character who meets some of the criteria in the viral meme "Finance Guy."What are the odds of finding a man in finance, 6’5”, with blue...
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YouTube revises guidelines to try and limit gun-related content, Manhattan DA...
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference in May.The video hosting site’s new guidelines come after the district attorney urged the site to address...
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Court official says wealthy NJ town should put affordable housing in ritzy...
Millburn officials have withdrawn from their agreement to build 75 affordable housing rental units in the heart of the affluent community's downtown.Millburn officials have been resisting plans for 75...
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Police apprehend 5-foot-long rogue snake in Upper Manhattan, NYPD says
Body camera footage shows police bagging the snake.They're still trying to figure out where the reptile came from. [ more › ]
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NJ Gov. Murphy signs bill critics say guts access to public records
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy watches a game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights in January.Major changes to the Open Public Records Act would make it harder to request emails...
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Here's how NYC subway service could suffer now that congestion pricing is...
Commuters during the notorious "Summer of Hell" in 2017 when subway service was truly terrible.Earlier this year, the MTA released a list of projects dependent on congestion pricing revenue. It now...
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Hochul says NYC congestion pause is good economics. Critics say it’s politics.
The governor announced Tuesday that the tolling plan would be delayed indefinitely.Even members of the governor’s own party say her motivations are political, even if she says otherwise. [ more › ]
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Environmental center is a respite for NJ’s city kids. Gov. Murphy eyes cuts...
A student operates the bellows during a blacksmithing class at the School of ConservationThe School of Conservation says losing 60% of its funding would mean cutting back scholarships that let kids...
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How to start running in NYC: Fun routes, safety tips and where to get proper...
Runners make their way up 4th Avenue in Brooklyn during the New York City marathon on November 05, 2023 in New York City.Go extremely slow, try to find a car-free area — even if it’s just a little park...
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Mayor Eric Adams could lose some powers in measure before NYC Council Thursday
Mayor Eric Adams next to First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright.The Council is set to vote on a measure that would give them approval authority over certain commissioners. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: The NYPD is revoking Donald Trump's concealed carry permit
Because you're not allowed to have a gun if you're convicted of a felony, here are your early links: Yassified stoop sales, 50 Cent wants more Black representation in luxury liquor, Mexico's weed nuns...
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Mondaire Jones loses critical support from Working Families Party after...
Mondaire Jones endorsed George Latimer on TuesdayJones, a former congressman, backed Westchester County Executive George Latimer over his old congressional colleague and is losing allies on the left in...
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Here’s what you need to know about the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday
A scene from a previous year's parade.The annual event has been running since 1958. This year's grand marshal is salsa legend Tito Nieves. [ more › ]
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Extra Extra: NYC is not the dirtiest city in the U.S., rat problems and all
Because it's only the 12th dirtiest, here are your afternoon links: A lovely new sculpture, zodiac custom license plates, "Hunger Games" redux and more from around the city and internet. [ more › ]
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Sober parties have been popping up around NYC, so I tried one
Are sober cocktail parties in NYC really all that different than regular ones? [ more › ]
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NYC Council OKs measure to expand its powers, but fight with Mayor Adams is...
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams appears to have enough votes to override Mayor Eric Adams a second time.The Council passed a measure giving it "advice and consent" power over 20 commissioners. [...
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NY lawmakers approve bill to make sure public has say before hospitals are...
A bil approved by New York lawmakers Thursday would require more transparency around hospitals' closure plans.The legislation's text says it would not apply to closures that have already been proposed...
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Gov. Hochul’s congestion toll flip-flop spurs mad scramble at NY Capitol
To make up for the funding shortfall that congestion pricing was supposed to bring in, Hochul is floating increasing taxes on city businesses.So far, state Senate Democrats aren’t on board with...
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NYC public schools will educate students and their families about safe gun...
Schools Chancellor David Banks, pictured here at a different event, announced the measure at a press conference alongside other officials on Thursday.The announcement comes after a 14-year-old was...
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