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Gowanus Canal Toxins Leaked to Nearby Buildings, Officials Say

Gowanus Canal Toxins Leaked to Nearby Buildings, Officials Say

Officials in charge of the clean up urged residents to sign for free air sampling to see if groundwater toxins are entering their homes and businesses.
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Green Crown for Brownsville Osborn Street Plaza Project

Green Crown for Brownsville Osborn Street Plaza Project

The design plan for $2.3 million project won a sustainability award that looks to reduce the urban heat island effect. 
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MTA Bridges And Tunnels Records Historic Year in 2023

MTA Bridges And Tunnels Records Historic Year in 2023

New York's bridges and tunnels recorded an all-time high in traffic volume last year.
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New York City Mayor Announces Gender Equity Plan

New York City Mayor Announces Gender Equity Plan

The initiative addresses gender disparities for all NYC women, including transgender and gender-expansive individuals.
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Historic $328 Million Settlement Benefits Over 100,000 New York Rideshare Drivers

Historic $328 Million Settlement Benefits Over 100,000 New York Rideshare Drivers

The settlement exposed unfair pay practices that Uber and Lyft had imposed on their drivers.
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Court Orders Pharma Bro Shkreli to Pay $64.6 Million For Monopoly

Court Orders Pharma Bro Shkreli to Pay $64.6 Million For Monopoly

In 2020, the AG's office filed a lawsuit against Vyera, Shkreli, and his business partner Kevin Mulleady.
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U.S. DOJ Settlement Says Cuomo 'Subjected Females to Sexually Hostile' Workplace

After an investigation into claims of harassment and retaliation against the former governor, a settlement has been reached.
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BK Borough Hall to be Lit Yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

BK Borough Hall to be Lit Yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is Saturday, January 27.
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Mayor Adams Projects Bold Vision for Future at State of The City

Mayor Adams Projects Bold Vision for Future at State of The City

In his third State of the City since taking office, Adams projected optimism despite his declining approval ratings.
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NYC Cuts Percentage of Local Resident Preference in Housing Lotteries

NYC Cuts Percentage of Local Resident Preference in Housing Lotteries

The city must post a public statement pledging its commitment to a non-discriminatory housing allocation.
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