Politics/Government
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Shelter Shock
No a las redadas en los refugiosPulled from his bed, threatened and elbowed in the back. That’s how Griffin Kinard, who resides in a homeless shelter, said he was treated...
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New funding fix?
¿Solución por impuesto?He’s calling it the “fair fix” to the transit system crisis. After being pushed by transit advocates to back a plan for reduced price Metrocards for low-income subway...
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Overdose Assistance
Asistencia para la sobredosis¿Necesita naloxona? Un nuevo programa para proporcionar naloxona sin costo -o a bajo costo- en las farmacias de Nueva York comenzará esta semana....
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Quality Review
Revisión de CalidadA report that looks in depth at how climate change is impacting crops has found that they are being robbed of nutrition, and warns that there will be...
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UC Recap – July 31 – August 5
74 years ago this week, an uprising erupted in Harlem after the shooting by police of an unarmed black man. Sound familiar? “The riot lasted two...
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Boots Boost
Las botas y los bomberosThese boots are meant for fighting. The City Council has allotted $4 million in funding to provide a much-needed second pair of boots to all...
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Lift for a Lifeline
Nuevos fondos para servicios legales"Asombroso". Así es como la senadora estatal Marisol Alcántara describió los esfuerzos emprendidos por la organización sin fines de lucro...
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Community News – 08.02.17
Noticias Comunitarias – 08.02.17Aspiring musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, rappers and spoken word artists try their best to please the audience at the...
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Subsidy Sabotage
Sabotaje de subvencionesEnding federal health insurance subsidies would make prices go up almost immediately, according to some healthcare advocates. Following...
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A Change for All
Un Cambio para todos¿Qué pueden hacer los neoyorquinos para impulsar un aire más sano y un futuro mejor para nuestros hijos? Como pediatra formada en salud ambiental...
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UC Recap – July 24 – July 29
Dominican film lovers came out in droves on Tuesday to the venerable United Palace for the opening night of the 6th Annual Dominican Film Festival...
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Transgender ban sparks protests
Prohibición provoca protestasNeoyorquinos salieron a las calles el miércoles para protestar por el anuncio del presidente Trump de que no se permitirá a los individuos...
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Workers rally behind action plan
Trabajadores se unen al plan de acciónThe summer of hell is getting hotter. Transit Workers Union Local 100 (TWU) has launched a new campaign calling out Mayor Bill de Blasio for...
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The ‘Respect’ Rally
La manifestación del respetoThe right to counsel meant the right to rally – and even party a bit. In a celebration best described as jubilant, elected officials and housing...
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Lhota reveals subway action plan
Lhota revela plan de acción para el metroHe’s going to need a Lhota luck. MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota has unveiled his agency’s plan to improve and modernize the subway system...
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A new rhythm in reel
Un nuevo ritmoHay más para explorar. Armando Guareno busca ampliar las nociones populares de los tipos de arte producidos y creados por quienes están en la diáspora dominicana...
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