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Retail vacancies on the rise: Report
Online shopping, higher rents, and a host of other factors are leaving stores empty left and right in New York, and the issue could get worse, according to experts.
Voter reg drive targets youth, new citizens
Civic Engagement advocates are looking to boost the number of young adults and immigrants in the next mayoral election.
NY climate strike puts youth in leadership spot
The city’s young environmentalists plan to rally New Yorkers of all generations to bring climate change issues to the forefront.
Green building batteries get city code clearance
Energy experts say lithium-ion storage units for buildings will play a major role in making New York more efficient.
Third of NYC’s workforce freelanced: Report
New York’s economy is seeing a rise in the gig economy.
City infrastructure needs more funding: Report
For every effort the city has made to make its streets and buildings stronger, age and nature has set it back, according to a new analysis.
City plans IDNYC renewal portal
The city is looking to get a head start before the first batches of municipal ID cardholders have to renew their cards.
Min wage hikes haven’t hurt restaurant sales: Study
An analysis found that so far the rise in minimum wages hasn’t resulted in fewer dollars going into restaurants.
Lou Reed Tai Chi Day to celebrate artist’s life, legacy
Lou Reed may have been an icon on stage, but his family and friends say he was most passionate about his martial arts.
NYC workweek shrunk since recession: Report
The shift in job sectors over the last decade has resulted in fewer output hours.
NYers to weigh new voting system on ballot question
Voters will decide this November whether New York City will drastically overhaul the way it changes elections.
City Council members highlight Garner death
The City Council took a bold move to mark the five-year anniversary of Eric Garner’s death.
Council rips TLC for failing to monitor predatory medallion loans
Taxi officials say they were not aware of the report until last week.
Vaccine violators have yet to face judge, pay fines
Two months after the city issued an emergency health order for four Brooklyn neighborhoods, over 100 violators have not paid their fine and remain without their shots, according to records.
NYC hospitals demand vaccination proof from some visitors
The city’s public hospital system, NYU Langone, Mount Siani, and Memorial Sloan Kettering have instituted the policies that require proof of vaccination from the Brooklyn zip codes with the surge in measles cases.
Ivan Pereira’s appearance on WBAI’s “Driving Forces”
Ivan Pereira’s guest appearance on “Driving Forces” where he discussed, Bill de Blasio’s run for president and the officials who will oversee New York during his campaign travel.
De Blasio gets no support in first major pres poll
A survey of national voters finds that the mayor is going to have to do more work if he wants people to know about his presidential run.
Community board concerned over Waldorf Astoria roof plan
Community leaders are pushing the developers of the landmarked building to give its future tenants more open space.
Meet the man in charge of NYC when the mayor is campaigning
While Bill de Blasio hits the streets to gain voters for this White House bid, Dean Fuleihan will bring his decades of experience to keep New York running smoothly, according to experts.