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NYC Mayor Announces Plan to Improve Workplace Development

November 21, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
The plan will shift focus to well-paying, sustainable jobs.

Mayor De Blasio is looking to the future for New York job...

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NYC Food Pantry Sees a Growing Demand Over the Holidays

November 21, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern
As the holiday season rapidly approaches, at least one food pantry in New York City says it's struggling to keep up with a...
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Morning Brief: November 21

November 21, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Bridging the (Financial) Gap for the 50 Years

Today marks 50 years to the day that the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge opened...

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Morning Brief: November 20

November 20, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Live from Washington, it's...

President Obama warned Congress that if they didn’t act on immigration reform by the end of the...

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Rikers Island Makes Transgender Accomodations

November 19, 2014|Katie Meyer
Transgender women incarcerated at Rikers Island now have the option of living in separate facilities from the rest of the...
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Following Major Trafficking Bust, New York A.G. Wants Stricter Gun Control

November 19, 2014|Katherine Garrity
The Attorney General says members of the Brooklyn gun trafficking ring were purchasing the firearms in Florida before...
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Several Brooklyn Classrooms Go Textbook-Free

November 19, 2014|Blaine Kaniewski
Textbooks may become the dinosaurs of learning resources in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has unveiled a...
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Cityscape: Diving into Desserts

November 19, 2014|George Bodarky
We're traversing New York City in search of delectable treats.

While the holiday season is certainly a time to indulge in...

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Morning Brief: November 19

November 19, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Mets Remodel Home in search of Runs

The Mets are going to some serious lengths to create some offense—or maybe, more modest...

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Illegal Bridge Trips Could Mean Jail Time

November 18, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
The new bill would make trespassing on critical infrastructure a Class A misdemeanor.

Over the past four months, there have...

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Fordham Conversations: Thanksgiving Stress

November 18, 2014|Chris Williams
Sometimes it can be hard to be thankful when the stress of creating the perfect holiday gets in the way.
This week, we...
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Morning Brief: November 18

November 18, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Hey, Mickey!

By Disney lore, today’s Mickey Mouse’s 86th birthday, having debuted in the cartoon short Steamboat Willie on...

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Morning Brief: November 18

November 18, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Hey, Mickey!

By Disney lore, today’s Mickey Mouse’s 86th birthday, having debuted in the cartoon short Steamboat Willie on...

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Jones Beach Holiday Lights Spectacular Returns

November 17, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
With Governor Cuomo's $65 million Jones Beach Revitalization Plan underway, a popular holiday tradition can return.
The...
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Morning Brief: November 17

November 17, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
Grab an extra coat on your way out.

Today kicks off the annual New York Cares coat drive. The number of requests for coats...

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NY Assembly Bill Looks to Protect Identity Data

November 14, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
NY State Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz introduced a bill in September to boost security for personal information.

In light of...

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