BNN Bloomberg — By Natalie Lung | October 17, 2024 at 4:07 PM EDT
(Bloomberg) — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander called for changes to city regulations that would end app lockouts, a practice that Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. have used to game the city’s minimum wage law, saving tens if not hundreds of millions in future driver pay.
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by Ariama C. Long, October 17, 2024
Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Americans are considered white in terms of racial classification under the U.S. Census, an identity that many haven’t necessarily agreed with for decades. Because of New York’s huge population of MENA immigrants and descendants, more advocates and business owners are pushing to be included in parity programs usually aimed at bolstering Black and Hispanic communities.
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Gothamist — By Arun Venugopal
Published Oct 16, 2024
The Brooklyn Community Board 1 meeting was a sleepy affair, almost entirely populated by members of the board, city officials and police officers who were all on hand to discuss the state of the city’s migrant influx, which has long been described as a “crisis.”
But the extent to which residents of the district — which comprises Williamsburg and Greenpoint — are alarmed by the situation wasn’t reflected in the meeting’s attendance on Tuesday night: Just two residents showed up for an update from city officials.
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Patch — Posted Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 12:53 pm ET | Updated Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET
By Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
BROOKLYN, NY — After nearly a year of construction, a newly refreshed dog run has landed at Washington Park in Park Slope, complete with dog-friendly turf and amenities, New York City Parks Department officials said.
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The new dog park is made with paw-friendly turf
by Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Posted Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 12:53 pm ET | Updated Mon, Oct 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm ET
BROOKLYN, NY — After nearly a year of construction, a newly refreshed dog run has landed at Washington Park in Park Slope, complete with dog-friendly turf and amenities, New York City Parks Department officials said.
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The event drew crowds of Brooklyn residents and saw members of groups including Rabbis for Ceasefire, Jewish Voices for Peace, and If Not Now.
News 12 Brooklyn | Rob Flaks, Oct 12, 2024, 8:45 PM
Members of Park Slope Congregation Kolot Chayeinu hosted a Yizkor, a large-scale group mourning event at the Grand Army Plaza Saturday.
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Press Contacts:
Mus Lamia | mlamia@council.nyc.gov, (646) 353-4549
Alex Liao | aliao@council.nyc.gov, (973) 647-5001
Legislation requires the City to Study Contracting Disparities for Middle Eastern and North African Businesses, paving the way to expanded M/WBE eligibility
New York, NY | On Thursday, October 10th, Council Member Shahana Hanif introduced Intro 1076, a bill that will pave the way to expand M/WBE program eligibility for Middle Eastern and North African local business owners.
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For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contacts: Alex Liao | aliao@council.nyc.gov, (973) 647-5001, Mus Lamia | mlamia@council.nyc.gov, (646) 353-4549
NEW YORK, NY: As the author of Local Law 85 of 2023, which established citywide mandatory curbside composting, I am thrilled that this program was rolled out this week in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
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Today marks one year since the horrific attacks by Hamas. I mourn the loss of over 1,200 Israelis and stand with the families of hostages still awaiting reunion. I categorically condemn Hamas’ atrocities and urge the safe return of all hostages.
I also condemn the ongoing violence against the Palestinian people, which has resulted in a death toll exceeding 40,000.
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City Limits — By Jeanmarie Evelly .
After news broke Wednesday night that the mayor was indicted by federal prosecutors, a chorus of elected officials and local leaders have called for Eric Adams to resign, while others say they’re withholding judgement until more details are released.
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