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City to Engage Migrants About Importance of Sending Children to School

City to Engage Migrants About Importance of Sending Children to School

The city will urge asylum seekers to send their children to school instead of selling snacks on the subway.
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Appeals Court Gives Green Light to Lawsuit for NYC Students With Disabilities

Appeals Court Gives Green Light to Lawsuit for NYC Students With Disabilities

The Department of Education previously said it had made sufficient provisions for children with disabilities.
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Queens-bound BQE Closed April 13-15, DOT Says

Queens-bound BQE Closed April 13-15, DOT Says

The DOT said travelers should avoid the BQE all together during the closure.
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City to Place Weapon Detector Scanners in Subway

City to Place Weapon Detector Scanners in Subway

Subway riders will eventually see weapons scanners and more mental health professionals underground.
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MTA Board Approves NYC Congestion Pricing

MTA Board Approves NYC Congestion Pricing

The toll on cars will be $15 during the day and $3.75 at night.
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DUMBO Affordable Housing Lottery Now Open

DUMBO Affordable Housing Lottery Now Open

Applications for the DUMBO apartments are due May 24.
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Years of Delay Pushes Gowanus Canal Tank Project to Cost Over $1B

Years of Delay Pushes Gowanus Canal Tank Project to Cost Over $1B

A recent report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General said the city and its own regional office is to blame.
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Adams Bemoans Recidivism Rates, Says Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment Needs 'Due Process'

Adams Bemoans Recidivism Rates, Says Top Aide Accused of Sexual Harassment Needs 'Due Process'

The mayor addressed the topics of recidivism, mental illness, his ties to Turkey, debit cards for asylum seekers, and more during this weekly press conference.
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City-Run Jobs, Workforce Training Fair in Brownsville Today

City-Run Jobs, Workforce Training Fair in Brownsville Today

The city plans to have monthly hiring sessions in every borough through August.
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Security Monitor Screens to be Added to Buses

Security Monitor Screens to be Added to Buses

The screens will enhance safety for customers and bus operators, according to the MTA.
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