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Bill looks to improve housing assignments for transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex people in New York City jails
The legislation sponsored by City Council Member Keith Powers is aimed at giving some of the most vulnerable people in custody more say in securing housing that aligns with their gender identity.
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No Gucci, yes homeless housing, in pending Innovation QNS deal
The Astoria development seems likely to happen with City Council Member Julie Won’s support.
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Brock Pierce wants to educate New York lawmakers about crypto
The crypto entrepreneur and billionaire said he’s steeped in New York politics and legislation – including a proposed moratorium on Bitcoin mining.
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Future of New York City transit network topic of City & State’s 2022 Transportation Summit
Key issues discussed at the event included technology, safety and the push towards electrification
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New York City’s budget just grew to $104 billion. Here’s what you need to know.
Mayor Eric Adams told agencies to find 3% savings across the board and (nearly) all of them did.
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E-bike battery fires spike spurs New York City Council to rethink regulation
Lawmakers reconsidered how to best maintain safety without hurting disadvantaged workers' livelihoods.
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New York City is down about 21,000 government workers
A new report from the state comptroller’s office found that New York City municipal attrition continues to outpace hiring.
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At Somos, New Yorkers weigh in on the Puerto Rican utility crisis
At two very different events, New York politicians discussed Luma Energy.
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How NYC is supporting thousands of asylum-seeking children
Teachers, nonprofit workers and volunteers are mobilizing to help children adjust to a completely new environment.
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New York City opens new emergency center for asylum-seekers in a Midtown hotel
While the tents at Randall’s Island remain far below capacity, the city is opening a new HERRC at the Hotel Wolcott in Manhattan.
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Could tech workers do Peace Corps-like stints working for New York City too?
Announcing a new legal fellows program to help address a shortage of city lawyers, Mayor Eric Adams said he wants other industries to loan employees to government work.
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Fleming, LaLota both promise to protect Social Security
In a forum hosted by City & State and AARP, both Long Island congressional candidates rejected a Republican proposal to sunset government programs.
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The fossil fuel industry has worked hard opposing New York climate action
A new report details how energy companies have spent over $15 million in the past six years to lobby against green energy initiatives
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Editor’s Note: ‘Trick-or-Streets’ received frightful and ill-timed pushback
While some New Yorkers are fed up with the city’s open streets program, their frustrations should have been kept out of a children’s night of fun and frights.
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Nonprofits advocate for voting rights through midterms
Legal protections for voters expanded this summer when the landmark John Lewis Voting Rights Act was passed, yet threats continue to creep up in the court system.
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New York’s favorite new industry has a climate problem
Micron, the chip manufacturer pouring $100 billion into Central New York, has committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, but details are thin on how the plant doing extremely energy intensive work will get there.
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How is the NYC Racial Justice Commission using $5 million to promote the racial equity ballot proposals?
Failure of Democrat-backed ballot proposals last year is a reminder that voter support can’t be taken for granted.
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NYC chief housing officer: The era of YIMBY is here
Jessica Katz previewed Mayor Eric Adams’ housing agenda in Albany including a 421-a replacement, legalizing basement apartments.
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Student homelessness grows in New York City, even as school enrollment declines
Some 104,000 students didn’t have stable housing last year, according to a report from Advocates for Children of New York
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