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MTA test AI, 'calming' blue lights to prevent subway track deaths
The MTA is testing new ways to prevent further tragedy in the wake of 88 deaths on city subway and rail tracks in 2022. These new methods range from surveillance cameras and artificial intelligence to calming blue lights.
Proposed tax hike for sewer upgrade in Suffolk County
Lawmakers are looking for voters to approve an ⅛ cent sales tax increase to fund the expansion of sewers in Suffolk County. The tax hike would help fund construction of new sewers and the installation of septic systems at homes and businesses.
Local manufacturing still strong for Westchester's Ball Chain 85 years later
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago, local manufacturing became a critical need in the national emergency. But, there are few companies manufacturing all of their products in the United States.
New York state leads US with most fire fatalities in 2023
It’s a grim distinction for New York state: 46 fire deaths since the start of this year, far and away leading the nation. Now members of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York are hoping to lobby state lawmakers for reforms.
LISTEN: Meet one LI family who is 'forever grateful' to Ronald McDonald House
WCBS 880 announced Tuesday it will partner with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, New York Metro — to bring the stories of the people and work being done at the organization.
Dozens of potential jurors in 2nd Valva murder trial dismissed saying they can't be impartial
Dozens of potential jurors were dismissed Wednesday from Angela Pollina’s trial for the murder of 8-year-old Thomas Valva after admitting they could not be impartial.
Top business leader calls New York's post-pandemic economy an 'industrial revolution'
New York City office occupancy recently surpassed 50 percent for the first time since COVID-19 hit in 2020. That’s positive news for corporate executives, but it does not tell the full story of what’s happening in the city’s economy.
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