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MTA Needs $6 Billion to Upgrade System to Combat Climate Change

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.
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Wage Disparities Continue For Minority Women in City Jobs

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.
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City's $111B Budget Plan Restores Funds for Police, Schools But Cuts Libraries

City's $111B Budget Plan Restores Funds for Police, Schools But Cuts Libraries

Money to restore library hours remained missing from the budget plan.
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Mayor Says Outside Agitators to Blame For Issues at Protests, Introduces Two New NYPD Recruit Classes

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.
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New York Local News Orgs to Get Tax Break, First in Nation

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.
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'Major Gaps' in City's Response to Large Storms, Comptroller Says

'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.
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Albany Approves $237 Billion State Budget

Albany Approves $237 Billion State Budget

The fiscal 2025 budget, three weeks late, will fund services for asylum seekers, housing, healthcare and education.
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Mayor Boosts Police Academy Recruits

Mayor Boosts Police Academy Recruits

There will be two additional Police Academy classes this year, one in July and another in October.
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First Ever Paratransit Electric Vehicles Join Access-A-Ride Fleet

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
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Cross-sector Partnership Aims To Reduce Food-related Carbon Emissions

Cross-sector Partnership Aims To Reduce Food-related Carbon Emissions

Leading New York City-based institutions commit to administration’s Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge
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