News (Page 88)
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Autism definition to change
The Center for Disease Control estimates that today 1 child in 88 is autistic.
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Staying put after Sandy’s destruction
“New Yorkers, we take care of ourselves,” said Dee McGrath.
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Oakwood Beach residents mull home buyout plan
The state has allocated $171 million to buy homes in low-lying areas, and state officials project they will spend as much as $400 million on home buyouts.
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NYC homeless youth population at a record high
These youth continue to function in society, hiding the issue of their homelessness to the outside world.
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Immigrant families torn apart by visa backlogs
Out of the seven countries with the worst family visa backlogs, five are in Asia
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Fast food workers protest low minimum wage
Fast food workers rallied for a union, $15 an hour, and better job security.
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1 Line reopens at South Ferry Station
The new station had been closed since 2009, but was pressed into service to accommodate the more than 10,000 daily riders in Lower Manhattan whose commutes were disrupted after the new South Ferry station suffered massive flooding from Sandy.
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No Dream Act in NY budget
The bill’s failure stemmed from a discrepancy between the state’s two legislative bodies, the assembly and the senate.
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Rockaway residents in fight for disappearing shoreline
Hurricane Sandy washed away 1.5 million cubic yards of sand.
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Undocumented youth use the Internet and social media for info and support
The benefits of an online community goes beyond the practical, there's a huge emotional component as well.