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The Root· 7 days agoIt’s been 4 days since former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he’s running for Congress. The controversial politician ...
City seeks to sell naming rights for money-losing NYC Ferry
Crain's New York Business· 1 day agoLaunched in 2017 by then-Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC Ferry has faced criticism for its financial losses. Taxpayers subsidized the system ...
Reversing course, NYC teachers union president Mike Mulgrew now opposes changes to Medicare coverage
NY Post metro via Yahoo News· 2 days agoUnited Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew has withdrawn support for controversial...
NYC could ban cellphones in schools by 2025, Chancellor Banks says
Fox local via AOL· 5 hours agoNearly two decades ago, former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg implemented one of the nation's toughest phone bans that was later reversed by former NYC Mayor Bill de< ...
Manhattan students to receive admissions boost at selective borough schools
New York Daily News· 5 days agoIn a reversal, Manhattan applicants will soon receive an admissions boost at some of the borough’s...
'What constitutes a border crisis?' Sanctuary cities have found out
The Center Square· 3 days agoJust a month later in April 2021, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio released a statement about his...
City health department doles out $10.3M for supportive housing
Crain's New York Business· 6 days agoThe latest contract awards are part of an effort to expand the number of supportive housing units citywide, which began under Mayor Bill de Blasio ...
Bay Ridge parents, pols push to block legal pot shop near schools, churches
NY Post metro via Yahoo News· 2 days ago"The establishment of an adult-use retail dispensary at this location, where there is heavy foot...
On Saturday, Mermaids Will Reign on Surf Avenue in Coney Island
New York Times· 4 days agoThe annual Mermaid Parade in Brooklyn is a tacky yet spectacular extravaganza. Today, and on Fridays...
NYC Board of Correction to vote on rules barring solitary confinement
NY Daily News via Yahoo News· 16 hours agoNEW YORK — The Board of Correction is expected to vote Tuesday on rules about the use of solitary...