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Manhattan DA Forges Ahead With Corruption Case Against Former Top Advisor to Mayor Adams

Manhattan prosecutors are continuing to present evidence to a sitting grand jury in the corruption case against Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the former chief advisor to Mayor Eric Adams.  A court hearing Thursday is confirmation that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is forging ahead with his prosecution of Lewis-Martin, one of Adams’ closest aides for years, even […]

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Who Votes the Most in New York? West Siders, Older People and College Grads

Voters cast their ballots in Chinatown, Nov. 5, 2024.

New York City is the greatest city in the world, but we are a not-so-great city for voting. The five boroughs rank 49th for turnout among big U.S. cities, according to a report published in December of last year from UC San Diego. So, among that sea of non-voters — who does come to the […]

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Trump Administration Slashes New York Public Health Funding

A health-care worker walks out of Bellevue Hospital.

This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded hundreds of millions of dollars for public health work across New York City and New York state. The cuts are part of a larger decision by HHS to cancel more than […]

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Payday Loan Apps Cost New Yorkers $500 Million, New Study Estimates

A pedestrian uses their phone in Manhattan.

Cash advance apps like Dave and EarnIn have charged New York consumers more than $500 million in hidden fees and “tips” since 2019, a new report estimates — allowing the loan platforms to thrive despite New York’s strict limits on consumer interest rates. The report from the New Economy Project concludes that borrowers in New […]

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How to Compost in NYC: A Guide

Since October, New York City law has required residents to separate food waste and yard trimmings from the trash. But the Department of Sanitation is about to get more serious about that rule. Starting April 1, DSNY will begin issuing fines of up to $300 to property owners who don’t comply. If you aren’t already […]

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