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What would it take to make NYC's waterways safe for swimming?
Ira Gershenhorn swims in the Hudson River off of Manhattan once a week. He wants the city's waterways to be clean enough to encourage more people to follow suit.Less than 1% of the city's 520-mile...
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It runs in the family: At ABT, 2 rising stars follow in their parents’ steps
Chloe Misseldine in "Swan Lake."Connections can’t get you en pointe. [ more › ]
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NYC day cares struggle to retain staff, paid less than DOE-employed child...
Center-based providers say they lose staff to the city's Department of Education due to higher pay and less work.Center-based child care teachers can earn $14,000 less than early childhood educators...
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One Bronx pedestrian, one motorcyclist dead in separate collisions over 24...
Bainbridge Avenue near East Mosholu Parkway SouthPolice say the drivers involved stayed on the scene in both instances. [ more › ]
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NY lawmakers considering $1B IOU after Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing...
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling on the White House to take further action on immigration.A proposed tax hike on NYC businesses was DOA, lawmakers said. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: The mood at MTA HQ the day congestion pricing died
Because the mood was bad, here are your early links: Bees take over a Queens subway entrance, Dolly Parton musical coming to Broadway, Team USA dominates at cricket and more. [ more › ]
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Long Island woman suing Cold Stone over pistachio ice cream with no nuts
Erica Love Botmow was surprised to learn her pistachio ice cream contained no real pistachios but said she still liked the taste.The suit could mean that customers who bought pistachio ice cream from...
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Gov. Hochul is latest of many NY politicians to get cold feet on congestion...
Governor Kathy Hochul with MTA Chair Janno Lieber after congestion pricing received federal approval in June 2023.New York lawmakers have tried and failed to toll drivers in the busiest parts of...
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‘Fat Beach Day’ is coming to New York City this summer
Jordan Underwood says every day is Fat Beach Day.Every day is Fat Beach Day, according to plus-size model, artist, and self-described “fat activist” Jordan Underwood. [ more › ]
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1st U.S. case of rare ringworm, usually spread via sex, found in NYC — but...
An computer rendering of trichophyton mentagrophytes, generally associated with athlete's foot and scalp rashes. Researchers say trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII – now documented for the first...
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Extra Extra: Cats vs. rats
Because cats win, duh, here are your afternoon links: Buffalo woman may not fully understand the life of a New York City commuter, new chess kid, new Ariana Grande video and more. [ more › ]
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NYPD officer charged with attempted murder in NJ road rage shooting
Officers convene under a scaffolding.New Jersey prosecutors say Hieu Tran, 27, shot a man in with his department-issued gun. [ more › ]
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More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed...
Red light cameras will soon be posted at 600 city intersections.Newly passed state legislation quadruples the number of red light cameras to 600, but a separate bill bolstering alternate-side parking...
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NY lawmakers pass bills curbing social media algorithms and data collection...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference in support of proposals to restrict social media's influence on children on Oct. 11, 2023 at the United Federation of Teachers headquarters.Gov....
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NY lawmakers won’t tackle Hochul-created congestion pricing budget hole, for now
New York City subway riders wait as a B train arrives at the 59th Street-Columbus Circle station in Manhattan on May 29, 2024.It's still not clear how the state will fill a multibillion-dollar budget...
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How should NYC fix Cross Bronx Expressway pollution and 'Asthma Alley' issues?
A pedestrian takes in the view of the Cross Bronx Expressway.A state and city study group looking for solutions has been talking to people who work, live and play near the highway. [ more › ]
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Who is behind the eyes of Bed-Stuy?
A close up of a pair of eyes on The Diana on Halsey Street near at the intersection with Tompkins Ave on May 11th, 2024.While Alan Aíne’s work may not be found in the city’s grandest galleries just...
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MTA says it will focus on 'most basic and urgent needs' after Hochul's...
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA CEO Janno Lieber, who has not spoken publicly since Hochul's decision to halt congestion pricingElectric buses, accessible stations and signal upgrades are among the items on...
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Blood supplier for NY hospitals is running critically low. Officials hope...
A man donates blood. Officials say the New York Blood Center's supplies of O-negative and B-negative are running dangerously low.Supplies of universal donor O-negative blood are particularly low. [...
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West Village subway stop to be renamed for Stonewall National Monument
The Christopher Street station in Manhattan will be renamed for the Stonewall National Monument.A bill to rename the Christopher Street station cleared Albany this week. [ more › ]
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