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2 days ago · Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC. The New York City Council is expected to greenlight the rezoning required for the project in Crown Heights after a deal protecting the ...
Hundreds of Columbia students walk out as NYC campuses
Oct 7, 2024 · Hundreds of Columbia University students joined a walkout on Monday afternoon as part of protests planned across New York City campuses marking the anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war.
10 of the coolest places open to the public for this year’s Open …
Oct 1, 2024 · Many of the offerings are open access, meaning no reservation is required to visit. But many of the most popular sites have limited access, so participants will need $6 for first-come, first ...
The Sheep and Wool festival is baaa-ck in upstate New York
Oct 12, 2024 · If you need an excuse to flock to upstate New York for a day, look no further. The 44th annual New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, which draws craft enthusiasts and livestock producers alike ...
Randall's Island tent shelter for migrants will close at the end of ...
Oct 9, 2024 · The sprawling migrant tent shelter on Randall’s Island is closing, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday, citing a steady drop in the number of migrants arriving in New York City.
NYC's lower speed limits take effect in some areas after passage of ...
Oct 9, 2024 · Drivers will have to hit the brakes on more streets around New York City this week as lower speed limits go into effect as part of Sammy’s Law.
NYC facing 425 lawsuits over claims of child sexual abuse in …
Oct 1, 2024 · Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. Amina Carter says a staff member at a Bronx juvenile jail sexually abused her when she was jailed on false personation charges at ...
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New York voters pass Prop 1, enshrine abortion rights into state ...
Nov 6, 2024 · New York voters passed Proposition 1 on Tuesday, enshrining abortion rights by adding anti-discrimination language to the state constitution. The measure is New York’s response to the U.S ...
Former FDNY chief pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge
Oct 8, 2024 · A former FDNY chief accused of expediting fire safety reviews and inspections in exchange for nearly $100,000 in bribes pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a federal conspiracy charge.