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MTA Needs $6 Billion to Upgrade System to Combat Climate Change
As part of its 10-year climate mitigation plan, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said stormwater prevention and drainage projects are a must.
Apr 26, 2024 9:51 AM
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Wage Disparities Continue For Minority Women in City Jobs
A City Council report found that employees in the municipal workforce that identify as Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino and Other Race/Ethnicities earn $0.84 for every $1 paid to white city employees.
Apr 25, 2024 9:10 AM
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City's $111B Budget Plan Restores Funds for Police, Schools But Cuts Libraries
Money to restore library hours remained missing from the budget plan.
Apr 24, 2024 2:26 PM
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Mayor Says Outside Agitators to Blame For Issues at Protests, Introduces Two New NYPD Recruit Classes
The mayor said people have the right to protest, but was not pleased with the chaos that some protesters caused.
Apr 24, 2024 12:41 PM
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New York Local News Orgs to Get Tax Break, First in Nation
If approved on Saturday, the law would be the nation's first payroll tax credit for local media companies.
Apr 24, 2024 8:00 AM
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'Major Gaps' in City's Response to Large Storms, Comptroller Says
The City needs a lot more preparation to deal with the next major storm, according to Brad Lander.
Apr 23, 2024 11:36 AM
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Albany Approves $237 Billion State Budget
The fiscal 2025 budget, three weeks late, will fund services for asylum seekers, housing, healthcare and education.
Apr 22, 2024 12:39 PM
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Mayor Boosts Police Academy Recruits
There will be two additional Police Academy classes this year, one in July and another in October.
Apr 22, 2024 8:32 AM
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First Ever Paratransit Electric Vehicles Join Access-A-Ride Fleet
Transition to electric fleet is part of MTA’s commitment to reduce emissions by at least 85% by 2040
Apr 21, 2024 10:00 AM
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Cross-sector Partnership Aims To Reduce Food-related Carbon Emissions
Leading New York City-based institutions commit to administration’s Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge
Apr 21, 2024 10:00 AM
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