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Governor Hochul Launches $5 Million Lifeguard Grant Program

Governor Hochul Launches $5 Million Lifeguard Grant Program

The state says there's another $5 million available for New York City and other municipalities to hire and retain more lifeguards.
Investment by City Retirement System Preserves Nearly 28,000 Rent Stabilized Units

Investment by City Retirement System Preserves Nearly 28,000 Rent Stabilized Units

The $60 million investment preserved apartments in over 1,000 buildings.
Over 450 Formerly Homeless People Now Have Housing Due to State Program, Hochul Says

Over 450 Formerly Homeless People Now Have Housing Due to State Program, Hochul Says

The Safe Options Support program also connected over 300 people to emergency medical, psychiatric and substance abuse care.
New DEP Technology to Pinpoint Flood Fixes in NYC

New DEP Technology to Pinpoint Flood Fixes in NYC

The DEP's new hydraulic model will also eventually incorporate hundreds of sensors that will monitor stormwater flow levels in real time.
Bensonhurst Residents Rally at City Hall Against Homeless Shelter

Bensonhurst Residents Rally at City Hall Against Homeless Shelter 

Hundreds of people protested the opening of a single, adult male shelter on 86th Street.
NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery From Pandemic, DiNapoli Says

NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery From Pandemic, DiNapoli Says

Domestic travelers have returned to New York, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Sheepshead Bay Science Team Heads to Olympiad Nationals This Weekend

Sheepshead Bay Science Team Heads to Olympiad Nationals This Weekend

I.S. 98 is the first New York City public school to qualify for the National Science Olympiad Tournament.
Adams Defends NYPD's Response in Pro-Palestinian Protest in Bay Ridge

Adams Defends NYPD's Response in Pro-Palestinian Protest in Bay Ridge

The mayor also came under scrutiny for his conversation with pro-Israeli business leaders during his weekly press briefing.
Students to Start New School Year With OMNY Cards

Students to Start New School Year With OMNY Cards

The MTA is trying to speed up the phase out of MetroCards.
NY OKs Construction of Offshore Wind Farm, Energy Will Be Piped Into Brooklyn

NY OKs Construction of Offshore Wind Farm, Energy Will Be Piped Into Brooklyn

The 810MW Empire Wind 1 project will provide enough renewable electricity to power 388,000 homes.