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Neighbors stunned by the closure of a local newspaper in The Bronx are rallying behind an effort to relaunch the community mainstay, with or without help from its former owner — the borough’s largest employer.
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In a 2024 memo, then-Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue said a new park planned for the casino near Citi Field “lacks fundamental qualities that would make it a true asset to the local community.”
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NEW: Did New York’s landmark program to give eviction help to low-income people cause a dip in emergency room visits? That’s what a new study points to, studying millions of ER visits in the first neighborhoods where the program rolled out.
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The next generation is full of Jalens, thanks to the Knicks. No “Anna Nobey,” “Knickole,” or “Knickolas,” though. At least not yet.
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More than 1,000 college students in The Bronx regained their SNAP benefits through the CUNY CARES program last year, the university said.
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Bronx residents are searching for a way to revive the Norwood News after the Montefiore Einstein Medical Center’s community organization closed the newspaper, citing financial difficulties.
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Grab a pint with reporters from The City Reporter, New York Focus and Documented at a community happy hour on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bowery Beer Garden! Tickets include a drink - RSVP here.
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New York is seeking a hardship exemption from new federal Medicaid work requirements for Bronx residents because of the borough’s high unemployment rate. The state’s Medicaid director explains how it could work. (via @HealthbeatUS)
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As the nation prepares for Election Day, we’re hosting a live recording of FAQ NYC, a podcast from The City Reporter on NYC politics. Our hosts explore how candidates are talking about immigration. Tickets here.
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The project at 100 Gold is expected to bring about 8,080 residents to the neighborhood, increasing the Financial District’s population by about 10%. That could just be the beginning of a population boom.
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NEW: Newborn name data from the city health department shows a lot of love for the team since June.
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Come to FAQ NYC Live this Wednesday evening @tenementmuseum, as @GwynneFitz joins @Dr_CMGreer, @katie_honan and me for a live taping.
Doors open at 6, with the show recording from 6:30-7:30 and then a mini-tour of the museum and schmoozing with us. tickets.tenement.org/events/…
NEW: The quest for an affordable home and a little peace and quiet has taken thousands of New Yorkers to eastern Pennsylvania, even as they keep their jobs in the Big Apple. Welcome to the three-state commute.
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LISTEN: New York City is poised to finally pass a carriage horse ban after more than a decade of talk about that — but it’s far from clear what will actually happens after that.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pledged to expand the program citywide for all 2-year-olds who need it by the end of his first term. (with @ChalkbeatNY)
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“I look forward to looking closely with Liz and our city’s unions to deliver real results for New Yorkers across the five boroughs,” Mayor Mamdani said.
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The City Reporter and Chalkbeat New York held a live event walking New Yorkers through how to investigate NYC schools like an education reporter. Watch here.
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The proposed development at 100 Gold Street could hold 4,000 units across two towers, one of which would rival the Empire State Building in height.
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Former buildings commissioner Eric Ulrich is one of many from the former administration faced with allegations of selling services.
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The state allocated $18.8 million for the re-enrollment initiative, including tuition, fees and books for returning students pursuing specific degrees at community colleges.
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