NYC asks researchers: What should we do with all this poop?
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by Rosemary Misdary
15h ago
Roughly 480,000 tons of solid waste makes its way down New York City's drains and sewers every year. City officials need help figuring out what to do with all the sludge. The department is seeking strategies to deal with the solid waste extracted from its wastewater system. [ more ..read more
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NYC street vendors protest City Hall crackdown, urge lifting caps on licenses
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by Arya Sundaram
18h ago
Street vendors protested outside City Hall on Thursday, railing against recent enforcement actions by the city. Vendors say the enforcement actions were unwarranted. [ more ..read more
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Early Addition: Turns out 'Sal the Shoemaker' was doing more than making shoes
Gothamist
by James Ramsay
18h ago
Because he was running a mafia gambling hall, here are your early links: Pregnant MTA bus drivers suing, Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day, new musical about the helium ballon lawn chair guy and more. [ more ..read more
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Appeals court bars county line in NJ Democratic primary, says 'ballot Siberia' discriminates
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by Nancy Solomon
18h ago
man casts his ballot at polling station during New Jersey's primary elections in Hudson County in 2016. The ruling upholds a preliminary injunction against the county line issued late last month. [ more ..read more
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Extra Extra: A 65-foot hot dog sculpture is just what NYC needs
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by Emily Nadal
18h ago
Because we love hot dogs, here are your afternoon links: a new skyscraper is coming, a lawsuit against Dunkin', paying for kidney donors, and more from around the city and internet. [ more ..read more
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NYC councilmembers urge Mayor Adams to reduce Rikers Island's female population
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by Samantha Max
18h ago
Councilmember Sandy Nurse speaks during a rally for immigrant rights at City Hall on May 11, 2023. The councilmembers cited Gothamist's reporting on more than 700 lawsuits from women claiming they were sexually assaulted in city jails. [ more ..read more
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30K children lived in NYC homeless shelters every month last year, data shows
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by Karen Yi, David Brand
18h ago
The new dashboard will show monthly homelessness stats, according to the Comptroller A new dashboard tracks the city’s shelter population and eviction filings. [ more ..read more
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Accused conspirator in donation scheme for Mayor Adams' campaign pleads guilty
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by Samantha Max
18h ago
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg secured another guilty plea in Manhattan Criminal Court Thursday It is the latest in a series of guilty pleas as part of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's investigation. [ more ..read more
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Dominique Ansel and Popup Bagels are bringing you an $18 escargot bagel
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by Ryan Kailath
18h ago
The collaboration will be a one-time thing to “have some fun this weekend,” said Adam Goldberg. [ more ..read more
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Solar canopies in NYC? Council could approve a new program Thursday
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by Brittany Kriegstein
18h ago
More solar canopies could start popping up around the city. A pilot program before the Council could mandate one in each borough. [ more ..read more
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