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Politics
City hospitals turn to partial development to stay afloat
City hospitals are trading building space on their campuses for development to stay afloat. While some experts say this is a good compromise, others worry it could lead to major health access issues.
Allen hospital staff worried over psych ward future
The community and medical professionals say the Inwood medical center’s 30 beds are crucial to ensuring mental health access to the most needy.
De Blasio declares war on NYCHA rats
NYCHA will be taking a few new approaches to fighting vermin.
Mayor, First Lady differ on legalizing pot
Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray both differ on the future of marijuana criminalization.
NY State AG sues to block Census citizenship question
A coalition of various state prosecutors and groups say the controversial question will do long term damage for all Americans.
Cuomo details NYCHA reform plan with harsh words
Cuomo didn’t mince words when he announced his major overhaul of city’s public housing.
Rooftop solar pilot could light up Sunset Park
The city wants to make the Brooklyn Army Terminal the top solar hotspot.
Nightlife mayor holds first meeting with dance community
The city took the first step in connecting the artist collective with the mayor’s office in addressing long standing issues.
Bill would ban post work emails, calls
The legislation would make it illegal for offices to retaliate against employees who wish to stay disconnected after hours.
Cut processed meats from schools: Pols
Eric Adams wants students to begin learning healthy diets early.
Coney Island boardwalk on track to landmark status
The iconic wooden path may join other city icons like the Empire State Building.
Council investigating alleged Kushner Co violations
Allegations that Jared Kushner’s real estate company engaged in tenant harassment are under scrutiny by the Council’s Oversight and Investigations Committee.
Inwood rezoning could price out locals: Advocates
The future of Inwood is in the air, and there is a lot of questions on how the community will benefit.
NYC’s nightlife mayor is Ariel Palitz
The city’s music and dance community now has a voice at City Hall.
JPMorgan Chase plans to replace HQ in midtown east
The first proposal for the rezoned area around Grand Central Terminal isn’t getting a lot of love from the community.
Ja Rule joins rally for NYCHA residents with heating issues
The Queens born hip hop artist said he’s fed up with the city’s lack of improvements to public housing.
Bronx groups criticize mayor’s jail plan
Community leaders, residents, and elected officials are not happy that the mayor kept his proposal for a new detention facility in Mott Haven.
NYC’s international student numbers up amid immigration debate
The reputation of New York colleges is stronger than the anti-immigrant sentiment from Washington.
Mayor calls on federal gov. to remove bias from Census
Mayor Bill de Blasio and 160 of his counterparts from around the country want to ensure the 2020 count is conducted throughly and fairly.