The mayor’s office and the city’s fashion businesses came to a compromise for the future of their manufacturing spaces.
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Specialized high school application changes to come: Mayor
The mayor wants to integrate Bronx High School of Science, Brooklyn Technical High, Stuyvesant High School and the other campuses by removing an entrance test.
City tech firms struggle to fill senior-level jobs with local talent
Despite the growth of start-ups, New York still lags behind when it comes to experienced tech employees.
Iconic Coney Island boardwalk preserved as city landmark
A grass-roots effort pushed for years to preserve Riegelmann Boardwalk, and now the fruits of their efforts could spur other communities to do the same.
NYers aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables: Report
When it comes to eating greens, New Yorkers are lacking, but experts say there are easy ways to reverse that.
Tourism has grown to the 4th-largest job sector in NYC
The tens of millions of visitors coming to the city are boosting the economy of several businesses sectors.
Councilman arrested over safe injection site study’s release
The debate over Safer Consumption Spaces landed Stephen Levin and a dozen others in handcuffs.
Allen hospital staff worried over psych ward future
The community and medical professionals say the Inwood medical center’s 30 beds are crucial to ensuring mental health access to the most needy.
Most City workers stick to NY for retirement: Report
Over 70% of city pension recipients are in the state, the Independent Budget Office said.
De Blasio declares war on NYCHA rats
NYCHA will be taking a few new approaches to fighting vermin.
Holocaust survivors honored at UES synagogue
With the rise in hate crimes across the world. survivors are pleading to future generations to never forget the atrocities of the past.
Mayor, First Lady differ on legalizing pot
Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray both differ on the future of marijuana criminalization.
NY State AG sues to block Census citizenship question
A coalition of various state prosecutors and groups say the controversial question will do long term damage for all Americans.
Cuomo details NYCHA reform plan with harsh words
Cuomo didn’t mince words when he announced his major overhaul of city’s public housing.
Rooftop solar pilot could light up Sunset Park
The city wants to make the Brooklyn Army Terminal the top solar hotspot.
Fallen New York airmen honored
In both Long Island and the East Village, the loved ones and comrades of two fallen Air Force reserve members remembered the lost men in their own special ways.
Harlem tenants sue Ed Norton company over fatal fire
Two survivors of the Harlem blaze say the actor’s production company and the building’s owner were negligent in preventing the fire.
Williamsburg Dime Bank landmarked
One of the borough’s oldest and most famous buildings will have protection from the city.
Nightlife mayor holds first meeting with dance community
The city took the first step in connecting the artist collective with the mayor’s office in addressing long standing issues.
NYC sees record number of broadcast TV pilots
The big three networks chose more New York locations and studios than Los Angeles.