New York City

Bronx Businesses Brace for Plastic Bag Ban

New York is banning single use plastic bags starting this Sunday.

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New York City is expanding healthcare benefits to surviving family members of employees who died as a result of their service in the 9/11 attacks.

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Members of the emergency response community in New York City say EMTs and paramedics are underpaid. WFUV's Nora Thomas has more.

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New York Pistol and Rifle Association v. City of New York is being highlighted as the first 2nd

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New York City's expanding mental health services for veterans. WFUV's Nora Thomas has more.

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Bodega owners are calling on the New York City Council to protect their businesses from violence. WFUV's Nora Thomas has more.

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Early voting has officially started. WFUV's Nora Thomas has more on a new measure to change New York City's voting system.

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A new report finds that domestic abuse is the leading cause of homelessness in New York City. WFUV's Nora Thomas reports.

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Community gardeners in New York City are breathing a temporary sigh of relief. WFUV's Nora Thomas reports.

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The two candidates are Melinda Katz and Tiffany Cabán