Local. Politics/Government
- Covid-19
“Choices, not mandates”
“Opciones, no mandatos”NYC's Health Commissioner cautioned that the city’s risk level is expected to move from “low” to “medium,” fueled by the BA.2 subvariant of omicron...
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- Business
Mission: Marijuana
Misión: marihuanaAhora, mientras el estado se prepara para desplegar normas y reglamentos que guíen a la floreciente industria, una organización recién formada está preparada para garantizar que las comunidades hispanas de Nueva York tengan un asiento en la mesa...
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- Community
Stemming “sea of violence”
Contener el “mar de violencia”It has been a difficult – and violent – stretch for New York City since Adams stepped into office just weeks ago...
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“We need to do something”
“Necesitamos hacer algo”“Damos aviso hoy sobre lo que podría ser una avalancha de desalojos que aplastará a los inquilinos en esta ciudad, en una escala que nunca hemos visto”, dijo el presidente del condado de Manhattan, Mark Levine...
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Eviction moratorium ends Jan. 15
La moratoria de desalojo termina el 15 de eneroNew York State’s eviction moratorium expires January 15...Emergency Rent Relief Program (ERAP) provides applicants with up to 12 months of past-due rent, three months of prospective rental assistance and 12 months of utility arrears payments, regardless of immigration status...
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“Facts, not fear”
“Hechos, no miedo”Mayor Eric Adams said he would make “smart decisions” and “follow the science” to protect New Yorkers from coronavirus, while also vowing to avoid widescale shutdowns similar to what the city implemented during 2020...
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New order to “slash red tape”
Nueva orden para “reducir la burocracia”En uno de sus primeros actos oficiales como director ejecutivo de la ciudad, el alcalde Eric Adams busca reducir las sanciones y multas en las que incurren los pequeños negocios...
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Pass on prosecution
Rechazar el enjuiciamientoNew Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg does not plan to prosecute offenses like transit fare evasion, prostitution and marijuana misdemeanors...
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“We have to do more”
“Tenemos que hacer más”The new Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine has released a 16-point plan to slow the spread of Omicron...
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New public safety proposals for new mayor
Nuevas propuestas de seguridad pública para el nuevo alcaldeEl vicealcalde de seguridad pública debería ser alguien con una perspectiva amplia que se extienda más allá del NYPD, dice el informe, quien tendría autoridad y coordinaría las agencias de la ciudad dedicadas a la seguridad pública...
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$20.5 million awarded for anti-gun violence programs
20.5 millones de dólares para programas contra la violencia armadaNew York City has received a $20.5 million federal grant to support ongoing work by Cure Violence providers as part of the city’s Crisis Management System (CMS) network – chosen from a pool of 36 government applicants...
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AG James concludes New York opioid trial
La fiscal general James concluye juicio por opioides en Nueva YorkNew York State has concluded the last trial in a sprawling legal action against various opioid manufacturers and distributors...
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“We’re about to get even better”
“Estamos a punto de mejorar aún más”Keechant Sewell ha sido seleccionada como la próxima comisionada de policía de la ciudad de Nueva York, anunció el miércoles el alcalde electo Eric Adams...
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David Banks appointed as new Schools Chancellor
David Banks es nombrado nuevo canciller de escuelasMayor-elect Eric Adams has announced David Banks as his pick for Schools Chancellor...
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The forgotten first responders
Los socorristas olvidados“We had members become financially destitute. We’re paid, on average, about $30,000 less than firefighters or cops. A lot of us work two or three jobs. And when we get hurt, we don’t have enough to cover,” said Lieutenant Paramedic Anthony Almojera...
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Giving, with care
Dar con cuidadoCon muchos neoyorquinos preparándose para donar a sus organizaciones benéficas favoritas durante la temporada navideña, la fiscal general del estado de Nueva York, Letitia James dijo que "merecen saber a dónde va su dinero"...
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