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The de Blasio administration is trying to defuse summer violence in a number of ways. One is by braiding anti-gun messaging with themes of identity and empowerment.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2018

Climate and Environment

Heat Will Pose a Health Risk for Several Days … and Decades

Heat is the No. 1 weather killer in the United States. And New York City is about to get a big batch of it.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2018

Land Use and Development Opinion

CityViews: ‘Open Shop’ Approach to Development Threatens Safety

‘Low-road companies misclassify workers to avoid paying workers’ compensation, claiming that they are ‘independent’ or ‘self-employed’ instead of employees of the company.’

ByCharlene Obernauer 0Comments

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Jun 2018

Justice Video

Video: Highlights from ‘New Yorkers Under the Gun’

Hear from Richard Aborn of the Citizens Crime Commission, Nick Suplina of Everytown for Gun Safety, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Liz Glazer of the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice,…

BySneha Dey

ByHarry DiPrinzio 0Comments

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Jun 2018

Justice

New York’s Drop in Gun Violence a ‘Miracle,’ But Threats Persist, Experts Say

While much of today’s public discourse on guns is focused on school shootings, advocates say there’s still plenty of work to be done when it comes to urban gun violence…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 5Comments

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Jun 2018

Uncategorized

Watch: Understanding—and Reducing—Gun Violence in New York

Watch Manhattan DA Cy Vance, Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice chief Liz Glazer, DEA head Michael Palladino and advocates Richard Aborn, Nicholas Suplina and Heidi Hynes discuss the trends in…

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Apr 2018

Opinion

CityViews: New Yorkers Should Support #CountMeIn’s Fight Against Corporate Greed

‘We are demanding fair wages, benefits, and working conditions from those who develop the luxury apartments where we could never afford to live—and the high-end commercial space where we will…

ByBobby Bonanza 8Comments

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Apr 2018

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Bid to Change City’s Scaffolding Law Stirs Old Debate

Store-owners say sidewalk sheds are killing their businesses, especially when the wooden barriers stay up for years. But critics say a Council bill to impose time limits will raise costs…

ByGerard Flynn 2Comments

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Jan 2018

Opinion

CityViews: NY Cops Could Violate Drivers’ Rights with Textalyzer

‘If the bill becomes law, drivers across the state would be faced with the choice of surrendering their license, or giving police officers access to sensitive personal information contained on…

ByDonna Lieberman 1Comment

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May 2017

Uncategorized