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Physicians from Doctors Council/Service Employees International Union said they would strike on Jan. 13 for a better contract and to protest a staffing crisis at four public hospitals, including NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health in Coney Island.
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Nov 28, 2024 · New York City Mayor Eric Adams touched on many issues during his regular weekly press conference, including an upcoming chat with the border czar Tom Homan, immigrant vs citizen rights, Elon Musk and cell phone bans in schools. The mayor renewed his push to fix how the city deals with people with ...
NYC Lifts Drought Watch After Historic Dry Spell - BKReader
1 day ago · After months of dry conditions, New Yorkers can breathe easier as city officials on Friday lifted the drought watch after the city's reservoir system was replenished.. Mayor Eric Adams lauded New Yorkers for heeding the warnings and …
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Dec 19, 2024 · Dangerous lithium-ion batteries that have caused scores of fires in New York City — taking 18 lives in the process over the past two years — will no longer be allowed to be sold in the U.S. under a new federal measure poised to be voted on.
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Dec 2, 2024 · As the Trump administration prepares to implement stricter immigration policies, immigrant families and their allies in New York City are being encouraged to educate themselves about their rights under federal and state laws.
Mayor Launches Year-Long Celebration of New York City’s 400th ...
3 days ago · New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Founded By NYC, a year-long initiative to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the city’s founding.. Launched on New Years Eve, the celebration aims to showcase the creativity, resilience …
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Williamsburg residents walking home Monday night were shocked and terrified after they say a mystery liquid was among the things apparently thrown onto them as they walked underneath a second-story apartment on Kent Avenue.
Counting Down The Top 10 BK Reader Stories of 2024
Dec 31, 2024 · As the year comes to a close, let's take a look back at the top 10 original stories that readers enjoyed the most. Topics ranged from the sudden opening of an emergency shelter for asylum seekers, to the demolition of a local jail and the opening of a new Lebanese taco joint on Atlantic Avenue.
Brooklyn Rental Market Surges Amid Changing NYC Trends
4 days ago · Brooklyn is set to play a central role in New York City’s rental market in 2025 as new developments and increased inventory make the borough an attractive option for renters. Along with Queens, Brooklyn is on track to potentially surpass Manhattan as the city’s largest rental market, according ...