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Brooklyn Lawyers Busy with Young Immigrant Wave

July 10, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Many young Central Americans fight a losing battle to win political asylum.

More young people from Central America are...

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NYC Officials, Environmental Group Announce a Milestone Accomplishment with Composting

July 10, 2014|Kris Venezia
GrowNYC says three million pounds of food scraps have been collected.

New York City officials and an environmental group say...

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NYC Tipped Restaurant Workers Call for Increased Sub-Minimum Wage

July 10, 2014|Kelsey Schappell
Some New York restaurant workers who receive tips want Governor Cuomo to raise their minimum wage from $5 an hour to the...
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Morning Brief: July 10th

July 10, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for July 10th!

Weather

Today, partly cloudy with a high of 83, and tonight, partly cloudy with a low of...

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Some NYC Officials Want to Cut Down on Evil Elmos

July 09, 2014|Kris Venezia
Lawmakers met in Times Square to brainstorm possible regulations for costumed characters.

Thousands of tourists pass through...

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Cityscape: Footprints in New York

July 09, 2014|George Bodarky
We're going back in time down familiar New York City streets

If New York City streets could talk they probably would never...

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Morning Brief: July 9th

July 09, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for July 9th!

Weather

Today, partly cloudy with a high of 88, and tonight, partly cloudy with a low of...

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Park in Western Queens Repaired after Years of Decay

July 08, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
Residents in Queensbridge are glad to have their park back.

Lawmakers and local residents gathered to celebrate the restored...

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Morning Brief: July 8th

July 08, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for July 8th!

Weather

Today, mostly sunny with a high of 92, and tonight, scattered thunderstorms with...

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New York State Legalizes Medical Marijuana

July 07, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
New York Governor Cuomo signed legislation today that legalizes a medical marijuana program in the state.

Medical marijuana...

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Brooklyn Prez Adams Looks to Increase Water Safety

July 07, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
The move comes after the drowning death of a 2-year-old child this weekend in Prospect Park.
In the past three weeks, there...
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Job Hunt Proving More Difficult For New Yorkers With Disabilities

July 07, 2014|Stephanie Kuo
Slow economic recovery is taking away jobs from people with disabilities, as more college graduates take lower-wage...
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Morning Brief: July 7th

July 06, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for July 7th!

Weather

Today, mostly sunny with a high of 91, and tonight, isolated thunderstorms with a...

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Cityscape: Manhattan Classic

July 05, 2014|Taylor Nulk
We're looking into New York City's most sought after apartments and the history behind them.

New York is a city obsessed with...

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Fordham Conversations: The Glass Kitchen

July 05, 2014|Chris Williams
Author Linda Francis Lee talks about her new novel and magic in the kitchen.

This week, author Linda Francis Lee talks about...

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Report: Coney Island Listed As One of NYC's Most Contaminated Beaches

July 04, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern
As New Yorkers head to the beaches for the Fourth of July weekend, they might want to be cautious before heading into the...
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