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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

$30 and a dream: NYC Council pushes minimum wage boost; says increase is a fair share

NYC's $17 minimum wage is insufficient for living costs; progressive lawmakers propose raising it to $30 per hour by 2030 to address the affordability crisis.
NYC real estate
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

First of Mamdani's 'rent ripoff' hearings held in Brooklyn earlier today

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani established 'rental ripoff hearings' across all five boroughs to allow residents to report poor housing conditions and unfair landlord practices.
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NYC politics
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

NYC may offer free child care for 2-year-olds

New York City will pilot a '2-Care' program providing free child care to two-year-olds, funded initially by the state and expanding citywide over four years.
Social justice
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Opinion: Wi-Fi Isn't a Luxury

Many New Yorkers living in shelters lack reliable internet access, blocking access to jobs, housing, benefits, healthcare, education, and financial services.
fromState of the Planet
5 months ago

NYC's Composting Rates Are Low. A Sustainability Expert Thinks AI Will Offer a Solution. Eventually.

In the U.S., more than one third of food goes to waste. As such, more food ends up in landfills than any other material. There, organic products decompose and produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to warming the planet. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, discarded food is responsible for 58 percent of methane emissions from landfills. But this organic waste can instead be put to good use if it is composted.
Environment
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
8 months ago

The Mayor Doesn't Know The Difference Between E-Bikes And Mopeds - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams conflates e-bikes with mopeds, creating confusion and unfair criminalization of cyclists and delivery workers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago

Over 100 vendors and supporters rallied at City Hall calling for street vending reform

Street vendors in NYC are advocating for policy changes to improve licensing and support systems.
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