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Nursing homes across New York City and around the country have been restricting visitors and in many cases banning anyone that is not essential staff from entering the building altogether.…

ByAngely Mercado 11 minRead time

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Apr 2019

Government

Dynamics of Race, Poverty Deepen the Challenges of NYC’s Aging Population

Fewer savings, lower levels of homeownership, higher likelihood of serving as an unpaid caregiver … While all aging New Yorkers face obstacles, Black and Latino seniors often encounter steeper ones.

ByAngely Mercado 12 minRead time

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Feb 2019

Government

A Snapshot of Poverty Among Older NYers Shows Pockets of Deep Need

While the poverty rate among older New Yorkers declined slightly, a massive surge in the over-65 population meant more people were living in poverty. In some areas, the poverty problem…

ByAngely Mercado

ByRoshan Abraham 5 minRead time

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Jun 2018

Government

Overshadowed By Donovan-Grimm Battle, Six Democrats Vie for Chance to Turn NYC’s Lone Red Seat Blue

Union ties, military experience and a personal connection the immigration debate characterize many of the Democratic hopefuls.

ByAngely Mercado 10 minRead time

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Apr 2018

In Depth Investigations Justice

NYPD’s Neighborhood Policing Meetings Aren’t Reaching Intended Audience

The NYPD is reaching out to activists and young people to attend the Build the Block meetings meant to inform the Neighborhood Policing program. But that’s not the crowd who’s…

ByRoshan Abraham

ByAngely Mercado 34 minRead time

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Mar 2018

Uncategorized

City Buses Are Slow, Unreliable and What Many Disabled & Aging NYers Rely On

Because so little of the subway system is accessible to the mobility impaired, buses play a vital role for people living with disabilities or aging New Yorkers who have trouble…

ByAngely Mercado 12 minRead time

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Mar 2018

Uncategorized

Riders Want City to Speed Up New Technology for Buses

Advocates says City Hall, the governor’s office and the MTA should look to cities across the country and in other countries for technological advances that could make buses reliable.

ByAngely Mercado 11 minRead time

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Mar 2018

Uncategorized

While Subways Get the Spotlight, Bus Riders’ Frustration Grows as Numbers Dwindle

Pols don’t pose at bus stops like they do at subway stations. There isn’t an action plan for the bus system or as much information about the number of delays…

ByAngely Mercado 20 minRead time

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Jan 2017

Housing and Homelessness Justice NYCHA

NYCHA Pilot Sees Success Allowing Residents to Return After Prison

Reversing a long-standing policy that had been criticized for splitting up or uprooting families, the public housing authority is permitting some people to return to NYCHA housing after their sentences.…

ByAngely Mercado

ByNomin Ujiyediin 11 minRead time

Angely Mercado

Nursing Home Lockdown Creates Unique Problems for Seniors and Families

Dynamics of Race, Poverty Deepen the Challenges of NYC’s Aging Population

A Snapshot of Poverty Among Older NYers Shows Pockets of Deep Need

Overshadowed By Donovan-Grimm Battle, Six Democrats Vie for Chance to Turn NYC’s Lone Red Seat Blue

NYPD’s Neighborhood Policing Meetings Aren’t Reaching Intended Audience

City Buses Are Slow, Unreliable and What Many Disabled & Aging NYers Rely On

Riders Want City to Speed Up New Technology for Buses

While Subways Get the Spotlight, Bus Riders’ Frustration Grows as Numbers Dwindle

NYCHA Pilot Sees Success Allowing Residents to Return After Prison

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