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Trump’s argument against congestion pricing doesn’t hold up
After much ado over the fate of the Manhattan congestion pricing program — including Gov. Kathy Hochul’s own unilateral pause of it before she moved to reinstate the now $9 toll at the start of this year — the beleaguered transit-funding toll is in the crosshairs again, this time of the Trump administration. A number…
Under or uninsured and in need of medical supplies? This program can help
For many New Yorkers, the high cost of medical supplies can force some people to go without lifesaving or necessary equipment. For example, wheelchairs start at a few hundred dollars but can go into the thousands. This week, NYC Health + Hospitals announced a cost-saving benefit for New Yorkers. Through its NYC Care healthcare access…
Affordability and luxury in this Greenpoint rental for less than $1,500 a month
A current Housing Connect lottery will give you the chance to live in a building with luxurious amenities at a lower rate than what it would typically rent for. The lottery for One Bell Slip in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, will fill four vacant units and add families to the waiting list. The empty units are two…
Overwhelmed and scared due to politics? These small steps can help you stay grounded in chaos
To sum it up, the past three weeks have been crazymaking. If you have been negatively affected by the abrupt changes in the business-as-usual policies on healthcare, immigration, and other areas, you are probably wondering how you will get through this. There is no handbook to get you through this, but I can share what…
Bird flu: Raw milk, food safety, and how ICE policies could worsen it all
While the people most at risk for bird flu (H5N1) are those who handle live birds, epidemiologists are growing more concerned about the general public. They’re worried that the bird flu could combine with the seasonal flu. The other fear is that ICE policies could make an outbreak worse. This comes as health officials say…
Trump calls Mayor Adams to heel
The federal corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams that began in 2023, resulted in his indictment in late 2024, and felled a huge swath of his top leadership seems to be coming to an end with a whimper. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove III — once one of Donald Trump’s personal attorneys — issued…
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