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Teens demand safer bike lanes
Although bike ridership has tripled in the last 15 years, New York City infrastructure hasn’t been able to keep up. The Tube could be the answer.
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Struggling taxi drivers go on hunger strike
Cabbies are facing overwhelming debt, due to the collapse and failure of the Medallion program
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The battle over East Village Park continues
Activists vow to defend the park as demolition is set to begin.
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Philadelphia begins awarding $22 million in grants for anti-violence initiatives
Data from the office of the City Controller details a 40% increase in homicides from 2019 to 2020.
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New York Public Library cancels late fees
Within the New York, Brooklyn, and Queens library systems those with a median household income below $50,000 were six times more likely to gain fines and have their card blocked.
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College athletics learn to manage mental health after pandemic and stress upends goals
During the pandemic, student-athletes had both their athletic and academic careers come to a standstill.
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Covid-19 Booster Offers More Protection and Confusion
Despite guidelines, there is still confusion across these high risk groups regarding booster shots, especially those who received a Moderna vaccine.
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Some seniors fear a return to normal
Older adults continue to be one of the most at risk populations of becoming ill, hospitalized, or dying from Covid 19.
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Recent high-profile murders spark conversations regarding college womens’ safety
Thirteen percent of women in college have reported being stalked with 80% of survivors stating that they knew their stalker, according to Know Your IX, a project of Advocates for Youth.
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QR code menus in restaurants expose accessibility issues
QR code menus at restaurants are “frustrating and inconvenient” and present barriers for homeless, low-income, or elderly people who might not have a smartphone or who are unfamiliar with QR codes.