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With inflation soaring, some lawmakers want to hike New York’s minimum wage rates next year
They also want to follow the lead of 16 states who annually index their minimum wage to inflation to keep up with the cost of living.
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What has New York done to protect from storms in the year since Ida?
A year after the devastating storm, New York has taken some steps to introduce absorbent infrastructure, but major vulnerabilities like basement apartments remain an issue.
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New York’s new concealed carry law is severely flawed, federal judge says
The Wednesday ruling allowed the new law to take effect, but reads like a blueprint for future court battles.
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Amid pandemics, New York City considers a dedicated pandemic preparedness office
“We do not want to be caught flat-footed,” Council Member Gale Brewer said at Wednesday’s oversight hearing
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New York lawmakers prioritize education of state’s concealed carry law as enforcement details remain unclear
The state debuted a public information campaign on Wednesday, the day before the new law takes effect.
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Eric Adams said those complaining about budget cuts should “pray.” Religious leaders said that’s not enough.
Dozens of faith leaders and organizations sent the mayor an open letter calling on him to add more to the Education budget.
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New York City electeds say conditions at Rikers are improving despite 12 deaths this year
Officials made yet another visit to the troubled jail complex this year amid threats of a federal takeover, noting it’s unlikely to close as planned by 2027.
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New York City’s real estate subsidy program is dead. What should a revived version look like?
Should developers get a shorter tax exemption period? Be made to offer more deeply affordable units? These details will determine if the 421-a program reemerges.
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Strategies for solving homelessness in New York City and across the U.S.
A look at how communities are making progress helping people who are homeless.
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As homeownership rates decline in New York City, could community land trusts be an answer?
Skyrocketing housing prices and rents have advocates looking to separate housing from investing.
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New York City Council ramps up pressure on mayor to restore school budget funding
Even though they also approved the cuts, the council held a hearing on Monday highlighting the impacts on teachers and students.
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New York City’s plan for integrating asylum-seeker children into public schools
Potentially thousands of these new students could be entering schools in the fall, and the nation’s largest school system will be developing a curriculum to meet their needs
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An estimated 6,300 asylum-seekers have entered NYC’s shelters
A lack of coordination with Texas, Arizona and the feds has created uncertainty about how many migrants will ultimately arrive in the city.
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NYC schools chancellor talks about preparing students for the real world
At City & State’s Education Summit, David Banks laid out the legacy he hopes to leave behind in the country’s largest school system.
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NYPD, other uniformed agency overtime spending is on the rise
Combined overtime spending at four New York City agencies hit a record high of $1.8 billion, according to a new report from the state comptroller.
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New York City is looking at ‘Band-Aid’ solutions to extreme weather in the near future
The city’s chief climate officer said there’s a long timeline ahead of more extensive infrastructure upgrades.
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Female-majority council passes bill to expand doula access
The legislation was passed along with several other maternal health-related bills on Thursday.
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Proposed Midtown shelter for asylum-seekers raises concerns about safety, size
The Adams administration is eyeing the Row Hotel on 8th Avenue as a possible site to house migrants, sources said.
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New York City’s IT czar answers to monkeypox website failures
“We have learned from our mistakes and we are committed to doing better going forward,” a health department official said.
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