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Trash bin thieves pose obstacle to NYC's push to get garbage bags off sidewalks
David Selig bought bins for his Rockaway rental properties, but they soon vanished. Here, he proudly stands next to some of his cans that haven't been stolen. By November, any residential building with nine or fewer units will be required to curb its trash in containers with secure lids. [ more › ]
NYC medical examiners stop autopsies for some suspected overdoses, describe staffing 'crisis'
Members of the NYC Medical Examiners Office in 2020, as workers build a makeshift morgue outside of Bellevue Hospital to handle an expected surge in Coronavirus victims. Doctors warn of even further cutbacks to autopsies as they push for higher pay and better benefits. [ more › ]
Hudson River tunnel project CEO quits after being referenced in Norcross indictment
The $16 billion Gateway Project is the largest public works project in the country. Gateway Development Corporation Kris Kolluri was referred to as “Individual-1” in the Norcross case. He wasn’t accused of wrongdoing. [ more › ]
Report: As heat wave hits NYC, most low-income New Yorkers struggle to keep the power on
The Robin Hood foundation found that 62% of low-income New Yorkers fall behind on their utility bills. A new report from the Robin Hood Foundation shows that nearly two-thirds of low-income New Yorkers are behind on their utility bills. [ more › ]
NY Equal Rights Amendment would guarantee abortion rights. Will the ballot language make that clear?
Protesters hold signs advocating for the Equal Rights Amendment at the Women's March in Manhattan. A new law is supposed to simplify the wording of ballot questions, but some say it's missing the mark. [ more › ]
2 NYC lawmakers say their names were used in Mayor Adams' resource request form without their knowledge
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who has been an outspoken critic of the mayor's form for elected officials, said his administration had submitted a copy of the form in her name. Many lawmakers have used the form. Others have refused. [ more › ]
Domestic violence survivors bounce between NYC shelters as housing options dwindle
The new report found that 18% fewer families left domestic violence shelters for permanent homes over the last five years. A new report by New Destiny Housing spotlights the shelter-to-shelter pipeline for domestic violence survivors. [ more › ]
Has policing changed since Eric Garner was killed? Here's what a decade of data shows.
Activists Mark Five Year Anniversary Since Death Of Eric Garner, Day After DOJ Announced No Federal Charges For NYPD Officer NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: People participate in a protest to mark the five year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner during a confrontation with a police officer in the borough of Staten Island on July 17, 2019 in New York City. Yesterday it was announced that federal prosecutors will not charge New York City Police Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of Garner, who repeated the phrase "I can't breathe" almost a dozen times while being arrested for an alleged misdemeanor. While video evidence is far more common, consequences for officers involved in civilian deaths remain rare. [ more › ]
NYC to Boston in 100 minutes: a high-speed train proposal picks up steam
The Amtrak ride between Penn Station and Boston currently takes four hours. A new proposal that's gaining steam would reduce the journey to 100 minutes. The Amtrak ride between New York and Boston currently takes four hours. A new proposal would reduce the trip to 100 minutes. [ more › ]
Man who escaped NYC correction officers in June is back in custody, NYPD says
Bellevue Hospital where a prisoner escaped city custody in June. Police said they caught 35-year-old James Mossetty at the West 50th Street/8th Avenue subway station in Hell’s Kitchen. [ more › ]
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