Bronx residents face nearly double gas delivery charges from Con Edison compared to National Grid, sparking outrage from Rep. Ritchie Torres over alleged price gouging.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/30/24
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New York City's City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan advances, aiming to create 100,000 housing units over 15 years. The plan faces local concerns, especially regarding parking and neighborhood character.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/30/24
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Co-op shareholders in New York face challenges with unresponsive boards, deteriorating building conditions and lack of financial transparency. They seek state oversight for better governance.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/23/24
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Rising school supply costs strain families, prompting Bronx community leaders to organize drives. Efforts led by local figures aim to ensure every student is prepared.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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8/23/24
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At the Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, Councilman Eric Dinowitz discussed the FY25 budget, emphasizing restored funding for education, housing and social services. The forum highlighted the challenges of community engagement and the impact of the migrant crisis.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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8/16/24
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Mayor Eric Adams nominated Randy Mastro as NYC's corporation counsel. Mastro, a veteran attorney, vows to protect asylum seekers' rights, aligning with local community efforts.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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8/16/24
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The Kingsbridge-Riverdale-Van Cortlandt Development Corporation's new monthly pop-up market, led by interim director Laura Levine-Pinedo, supports local and home-based businesses, highlighting community art and events.
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by Alaska St. Clair
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8/16/24
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Nassau County’s mask ban sparks debate over its implications for public health and protests. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz's proposed bill targets identity concealment at protests, raising concerns about civil liberties.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/16/24
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Overlook Manor, a former Manhattan College dorm, will soon house migrant families amid NYC's ongoing asylum-seeker crisis, sparking mixed community reactions and concerns over transparency.
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by Izania Gonzalez and Alaska St. Clair
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8/9/24
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New York's congestion pricing remains in limbo, leaving the MTA struggling to fill a $15 billion funding gap. Residents and experts debate the fee's impact on public transit.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/9/24
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