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Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital to close, shift to smaller space
Beth Israel becomes the 20th NYC hospital to close in 16 years.
New Federal OT rules could help 110K in NYC: Report
New regulations would be a major boon to low paid New York employees.
F train express service likely to return to Brooklyn, MTA says
Plans to bring back express F service to Brooklyn took another step towards reality.
Williamsburg leads NYC in gentrification, report says
The cost of living is incredibly transforming once havens for working class New Yorkers.
Uber marks 5 years in NYC
The ride sharing app has its fans and critics alike, but most New Yorkers agree that it has a major presence in the city.
Council to vote on perishable bag fee
The controversial bill aimed at reducing waste will go for a full vote.
City’s air quality sees improvments
Green upgrades and new tech solutions have resulted in fresher air for New Yorkers.
NYC job market creates higher risk but higher rewards for Millennials
Millennials face a tough challenge in the city’s job market, but if they gut it out, their rewards are big, according to reports.
NYC recycling: Reuse programs aim to cut down New York waste
There are plenty of ways New Yorkers can reuse their goods and cut down on waste. They just don’t know about it.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to become NYC tourism ambassadors
The radical crime fighting brothers will help draw more tourists to the city.
Stringer aims to audit NYC BOE
The city’s comptroller will take a long, hard look at the New York Primary after a series of complaints from voters.
LIC Pepsi sign designated as NYC landmark
The iconic piece of Western Queens’s skyline is now an official landmark.
NYC’s gender wage gap is 9%: Report
Although the city’s gap is smaller compared to the rest of the country, experts say it can do better.
Riders Alliance call for reduced MetroCard for low-income New Yorkers
Transit groups say the poorest New Yorkers should get assistance for commutes.
Mets, Yankees opening days will make over $17 M for NYC
Opening Day rakes in big bucks for New York City.
Times Square officials push costumed character regulation
Elmo, Spidey and other characters of Time Square might be put in their place under a city proposal.
Citi Bike ridership didn’t cool down during winter months
Citi Bike rides are stronger than ever.
Manhattan leads NYC in health, Bronx finishes last: Report
A report laid out all the ways New York counties are working to make sure residents are healthy.
Health Dept. finalizes rules for dining with dogs
Dog owners won’t have to provide documentation about their four legged friends who join them for a meal.