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Mayor De Blasio’s Popularity Hits a New Low
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s popularity continues to fall in the wake of several bruising political battles, a new poll released Wednesday shows.
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Brooklyn in the Midst of Historic Building Boom
According to figures released by the census bureau, New York City is currently in the midst of its biggest residential building boom in decades, half of which is occurring in Brooklyn, with more building permits being issued in the first six months of 2015 than any other year dating back to 1963.
La Guardia Airport to Get a Makeover
La Guardia Airport, whose dilapidated terminals and long, unenviable record of traveler delays have made it a target of jokes and complaints for decades, will be completely rebuilt by 2021, Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York announced on Monday.
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Over 1,000 NYC Airport Workers to Go on Strike Tonight
Over 1,000 subcontracted airport security officers, baggage handlers and wheelchair attendants at New York City’s two major airports plan to strike starting Wednesday night.
NY Health Officials Warn of Mosquito Risk
Public health officials in New York State are reminding residents of the dangers posed by mosquitoes after West Nile Virus was found in two counties.
Bill Bans Smoke Detectors with Replaceable Batteries
New York lawmakers have passed a bill that would require new smoke detectors contain 10-year non-removable batteries.
Group Files Lawsuit to Force End to Kapparos
An animal-rights group has filed a lawsuit against New York City and several Jewish institutions, including the central Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim and the NCFJE, in a bid to force them to crack down on the practice of Kapparos by Orthodox Jews on Erev Yom Kippur.
NYC Marks First Month on Record Without Fire Fatality
New York City fire officials say June was the first month in 150 years that there wasn’t a fire-related death in the city.
NYPD Begins Crackdown on Electric Scooters
The NYPD has begun a crackdown on electric bikes and the restaurants that use them, saying the use of such bikes are de facto illegal since they cannot be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Shliach Tweets Selfie with Bill De Blasio in New Mexico
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio is on vacation in the state of New Mexico. Rabbi Berel Levertov, Shliach to Santa Fe, tweeted in the early morning hours, “Let Chabad of Santa Fe be the first to welcome Mayor Bill de Blasio to New Mexico! Enjoy your stay!”
NYC to Hire 1,300 New Police Officers
New York City is set to hire nearly 1,300 new police officers as part of its $78.5 billion budget agreement, honoring a proposal put forth by the City Council over Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio’s initial objections.
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Governor Proposes $250 Million for Private Schools
Yesterday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York State legislative leaders announced a framework agreement that will allocate an unprecedented $250 million of new funding to the state’s non-public schools for mandated services—the largest amount ever allocated to this program.
App Aims to Make Finding a Parking Spot in NYC Easier
Good news for drivers who are trying to find street parking in the city: There’s now an app for that.
Law Allowing Pre-Payment of Muni-Meters In Effect
New legislation that allows drivers to pre-pay New York City’s muni-meters one hour before the meter regulations go into effect, introduced by Councilman David G. Greenfield, is now active in much of New York City and will be fully rolled out by next week – Wednesday, July 1st.
A law affecting rents paid by 2 million New York City tenants expired late Monday as state lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on extending it before a midnight deadline.
Rent Regulations For 2 Million NYC Tenants Expire
A law affecting rents paid by 2 million New York City tenants expired late Monday as state lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on extending it before a midnight deadline.
330 Extra Cops to Combat Rise in Shootings
New York City police say shootings are up so far this year and to combat the spike, 330 officers are being pulled from their usual duties for special patrols. So far this year, there have been 439 shootings, up from 403 in 2014.
Video: NYC To Spend $242 Million on Fixing Roads
Potholes; They’re everywhere. They’re horrible. Drivers’ complaints have been long and loud, and after CBS2 demanded answers, they got action. CBS2’s Marcia Kramer reports.
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