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NYC Bars Dominate North America’s 50 Best List
NYC bars take over North America’s 50 Best rankings, earning top regional honors and multiple major awards.
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Ainsley Martinez is a multimedia journalist with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma and a professional certification from Columbia Journalism School’s LEDE Program. An Oklahoma City native, she worked as a data and investigative reporter and editor at newsrooms in New York and Oklahoma.
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NYC Pushes Tenant Testimony Effort Ahead Of Rent Guidelines Board Hearings
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Festival Returns To Brooklyn With 70+ Shows
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Hochul Rejects NYC Tax Plan
State and city leaders clash over PTET tax credit as Hochul says change would raise taxes.
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Transit leaders cite tunnel repairs as residents face continued disruptions on Brooklyn’s only direct subway line.
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NYC Tenants, Landlords Would Negotiate Directly If New Bill Passes
New bill would require landlords to negotiate with tenant unions with millions in funding.
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6 NJ Jobs Threatened By AI (And 4 That Are Safe)
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Here’s What NYC Residents Need To Know About The FIFA World Cup
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Rent Hikes Drop In NYC, Data Shows
Renter-reported data shows double-digit rent hikes fall after Good Cause Eviction as landlords warn rising costs could strain quality.
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Rent Hikes Drop In NYC, Data Shows
Renter-reported data shows double-digit rent hikes fall after Good Cause Eviction as landlords warn rising costs could strain quality.
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Highway Funds Frozen As New York Sues Trump Administration
Officials warn funding loss could disrupt infrastructure projects and transit workforce across New York.
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Arrest Fears Keeping NYC Immigrants From Seeking Healthcare
Rising arrests, stricter rules and system barriers reshape how families access medical care and housing.
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We Tried NYC Chain Bakery's New Spring Menu: Here's What's Worth Ordering
From savory toasties to playful crookies, the latest spring menu at Le Pain Quotidien highlights new takes on familiar favorites.
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What To Know About Deed Theft— And How NYC Plans To Stop It
Arrest, eviction and legal claims collide as officials warn deed theft can hide behind paperwork that appears valid.
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Mamdani Vetoes NYC Protest Bill
Mayor blocks one buffer zone bill over constitutional concerns while allowing a narrower measure tied to houses of worship.
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New data shows widening gap between incomes and expenses.
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Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn
New development replaces parking lot with affordable homes, transit access and neighborhood programming space.
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NYC Says Goodbye To Trash Bags On Sidewalks
Thousands of secure curbside bins will replace trash bags across all boroughs under an expanded sanitation plan.
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New Brooklyn Dance Studio Challenges Norm
Rikud Studio enrolls more than 165 students in weeks, offering street dance training for all ages without traditional ballet structure.
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How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda
New data shows over half of green infrastructure projects remain in late design as the city expands climate investments in public housing.
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