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Long Wait For Some Applicants to New York’s Excluded Workers Fund ([link removed])
While the Excluded Workers Fund is designed to distribute aid on a first-come, first-served basis, this does not necessarily mean that those who applied first received the funds first, so some are still in limbo.
Parents and Developer Clash Over Mercury Cleanup Next to Seaport Schools ([link removed])
The lot where the project is being planned, just feet away from two elementary schools, once was the site of a thermometer factory.
Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor ([link removed])
The bill would give tenants the right to a lease renewal in most cases and curb unlimited rent hikes in non-stabilized apartments. Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for reelection next year, has not yet taken a firm position on the legislation.
GOP Judge Leads in Queens for First Time in Decades. How’d That Happen? ([link removed])
After a tally of machine ballots, Joseph Kasper leads Paul Vallone, the scion of a Democratic political dynasty and a term-limited city councilmember, by more than 1,700 votes in the 3rd Municipal District, which covers a broad swath of south and central Queens.
Number of Homeless NYC Students Surpasses 100K For 6th Consecutive School Year ([link removed])
Advocates are pushing for the incoming Eric Adams administration to address the persistent issue with a number of policy changes, including hiring more DOE staff to work directly with students in shelter, who tend to experience a number of challenges that impact their learning compared to their permanently-housed peers.
Two Sides Clash Over SoHo Rezoning at Final Public Hearing ([link removed])
Opponents argued to councilmembers that the plan to add about 3,000 new units and change land use rules in a 56-block swath of Lower Manhattan would incentivize demolition to make way for luxury housing, usher in big box retail and forever alter the artistic character of the iconic SoHo and NoHo neighborhoods.
Councilmembers Confirm Support for Gowanus Rezoning After NYC Commits to NYCHA Repairs ([link removed])
Councilmembers Brad Lander and Stephen Levin had both previously expressed support for the plan, but said their ultimate approval depended on the city committing to repairs at the Gowanus and Wyckoff Gardens Houses.
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¿Y ahora qué con la política ‘Permanecer en México’? ([link removed])
El viernes 29 de octubre, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional publicó un memorando anunciando la terminación de los Protocolos de Protección a Migrantes (MPP) – también conocido como “Permanecer en México”, sin embargo esto no cambiará nada de inmediato y reiniciará el programa a mediados de noviembre.
La larga espera de algunos solicitantes al fondo de trabajadores excluidos de Nueva York ([link removed])
Si bien el fondo de trabajadores excluidos está diseñado para que se distribuyan los fondos por orden de llegada, esto no significa necesariamente que quienes aplicaron primero recibieron los fondos primero.
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Opinion: When It Comes to Electric Cars, All Charging is Not Equal ([link removed])
‘If we don’t get public charging infrastructure right, our national push to transition away from conventional cars will quickly fizzle.’
Opinion: Transferring Women and Trans NYers From Rikers to Prison is Not the Solution ([link removed])
‘The number one priority for both city and state government right now must be to create a humane, accessible trauma-responsive center in New York City for the small population of women and gender-expansive people that will remain incarcerated.’
Opinion: Addressing Mental Health Needs Will Help More NYers Get Back to Work ([link removed])
‘The trauma and isolation of the pandemic has taken its toll. In The Bronx, we experienced disproportionately high numbers of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. Until the mental health needs of our participants are addressed, it is difficult—if not impossible—for them to secure and retain employment.’
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