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HUD Rule Change Targets Mixed-Immigration Status Families
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would make it much harder for families with mixed immigration status to receive federal housing assistance. Under the new rule, local housing authorities, including public housing agencies or property owners, would be required to report undocumented immigrants to the Department of Homeland Security. It would […]
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NewYork-Presbyterian Nurses Reach Tentative Agreement — Again — To End Strike
The New York State Nurses Association reached a tentative agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian on raises, nurse-to-patient ratios and workplace violence, marking the end of a strike that, at 39 days, is the longest of its kind in New York City history. Nurses secured commitments from the hospital to hire more nurses to key understaffed units and […]
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Mamdani Calls for Free Express Buses. Some Riders Say They Want Better Service Instead.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on a promise to make the city’s buses “fast and free” – and that includes the pricier express buses that service some of the least transit-friendly neighborhoods in New York City, he confirmed for the first time last week. Unlike a typical Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus, the rides feature plush seats, […]
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Under Mamdani, City to Probe Businesses Where Most Workers Take Zero Sick Days
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will roll out Friday a new compliance check to make sure that employers are following the city’s revamped paid time off law. Going forward, if an employer’s payroll records show that fewer than 50% of employees have used any paid time off in the […]
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How to Get a Lower Fare on NYC Buses, Subways and Ferries
New York City is celebrated for its transit options — and infamous for its high cost of living. Over 3 million people ride the subway every day, going through the turnstiles to enter the sprawling transit system that runs with the help of their fares. Some New Yorkers pay the newly increased $3 fare, which […]
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