Bill de Blasio and the city’s Economic Development Corporation say the city could save millions if if shifted away from the heavy truck use for hauling goods.
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Scott Stringer seeks to cap security deposits
A report released by the City Comptroller’s Office found that the poorest New Yorkers are spending thousands of dollars of their life savings just to get pay the upfront costs of their leases.
Inwood residents urge Council to vote down rezoning plan
A tense meeting at City Hall marked the first official hearing between city elected officials, city planners and uptown Manhattan residents over the proposal.
PTSD linked to heart issues in civilian 9/11 workers: Study
A new study is the first to link psychological trauma to cardiovascular health.
Uber, Lyft drivers need minimum pay standard: Report
A report commissioned by the city found that for hire drivers would greatly benefit with a form of minimum wage.
New Yorkers take to the streets against S. Court travel ban ruling
New Yorkers from all backgrounds made their voices heard following the narrow decision on the president’s controversial policy.
NY joins nationwide suit against Trump over child separations
The city is fighting the White House over the controversial policy.
Mayor updates situation with separated children in city
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he still hasn’t received information on the total number of immigrant children who were shipped to the city and the details on their return to their families.
9/11 museum exhibit highlights sports’s role in city’s healing
A new section of the museum will display artifacts, oral histories and other features to highlight how New Yorkers came together to cheer for the first time following the attacks.
Mayor vows to reunite immigrant kids at E. Harlem foster home
The federal government separated 350 immigrant children from their parents at the souther border and transported them to a New York foster care facility. The mayor vows to reunite them with their families as soon as possible.
Protest calls for ICE to release Flushing immigrant dad
The father of two was detained without warning during an interview for his green card.
Hundreds rally in BK to protest immigrant child separation
New Yorkers who say they are sick of the reports ICE’s removal of thousands of children from their families, took to the streets to call for an end the controversial Trump administration policy.
Allen Hospital staff protest plans to shutter psych ward
Doctors, nurses and advocates say the proposal to decertify 30 beds would hurt Inwood’s most vulnerable residents.
Cuomo pushes ‘red flag’ bill to prevent shootings
Under the proposal, a school official could petition a judge to remove a troubled student’s access to weapons.
Garment District economic package planned to save fashion industry jobs
The mayor’s office and the city’s fashion businesses came to a compromise for the future of their manufacturing spaces.
Specialized high school application changes to come: Mayor
The mayor wants to integrate Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High, Stuyvesant High School and the other campuses by removing an entrance test.
City tech firms struggle to fill senior-level jobs with local talent
Despite the growth of start-ups, New York still lags behind when it comes to experienced tech employees.
Iconic Coney Island boardwalk preserved as city landmark
A grass-roots effort pushed for years to preserve Riegelmann Boardwalk, and now the fruits of their efforts could spur other communities to do the same.
NYers aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables: Report
When it comes to eating greens, New Yorkers are lacking, but experts say there are easy ways to reverse that.
Tourism has grown to the 4th-largest job sector in NYC
The tens of millions of visitors coming to the city are boosting the economy of several businesses sectors.