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Could tech workers do Peace Corps-like stints working for New York City too?
Announcing a new legal fellows program to help address a shortage of city lawyers, Mayor Eric Adams said he wants other industries to loan employees to government work.
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Fleming, LaLota both promise to protect Social Security
In a forum hosted by City & State and AARP, both Long Island congressional candidates rejected a Republican proposal to sunset government programs.
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The fossil fuel industry has worked hard opposing New York climate action
A new report details how energy companies have spent over $15 million in the past six years to lobby against green energy initiatives
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Editor’s Note: ‘Trick-or-Streets’ received frightful and ill-timed pushback
While some New Yorkers are fed up with the city’s open streets program, their frustrations should have been kept out of a children’s night of fun and frights.
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New York’s favorite new industry has a climate problem
Micron, the chip manufacturer pouring $100 billion into Central New York, has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, but details are thin on how the plant doing extremely energy intensive work will get there.
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How is the NYC Racial Justice Commission using $5 million to promote the racial equity ballot proposals?
Failure of Democrat-backed ballot proposals last year is a reminder that voter support can’t be taken for granted.
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NYC chief housing officer: The era of YIMBY is here
Jessica Katz previewed Mayor Eric Adams’ housing agenda in Albany including a 421-a replacement, legalizing basement apartments.
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Student homelessness grows in New York City, even as school enrollment declines
Some 104,000 students didn’t have stable housing last year, according to a report from Advocates for Children of New York
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A timeline of Hochul and Adams’ fight for more cops on the subway
New York’s top leaders continue to tag-team to fight subway crime, redoubling an effort to build omnipresence in the system.
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What are New York City’s three racial equity ballot proposals?
Voters will decide on a set of initiatives that would set up a framework for addressing institutional racial inequities.
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Electeds rally for universal childcare bills package
The legislation, which will make childcare more affordable and accessible, is expected to pass the City Council.
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What is Eric Adams’ internet master plan?
Big Apple Connect will provide NYCHA residents with free internet and cable. But critics said solving the digital divide requires more than a subsidy program.
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Outdoor dining proposal would ban roadway dining for half the year
An updated New York City Council bill to make Open Restaurants permanent could advance thanks to the dismissal of a recent lawsuit against the program.
Personality
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A Q&A with new Campaign Finance Board Executive Director Beth Rotman
She’s taking on the “impossible job” – and will give out millions in public funding.
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Eric Adams declares state of emergency for asylum-seeker crisis
The mayor said at this rate, the shelter census could exceed 100,000 next year.
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Politics
Bronx rezoning gets the go-ahead from local council member
Is member deference over? Marjorie Velázquez didn’t want to find out.
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Federal judge dismantles New York’s new gun restrictions
A Syracuse judge on Thursday struck down several provisions of the state law limiting who can carry a gun in public.
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NYC Districting Commission (finally) submits maps to the City Council
Minor changes to the map were enough to move it through, ahead of the Dec. 7 deadline
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Mental health care on Rikers: New York’s largest psychiatric provider
On an average day, almost 3,000 people with mental illnesses are detained there – and they need better care.
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