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Ghosting Landlords discriminate against renters who use housing vouchers
Even though its been illegal in NYC since 2008, and illegal statewide since 2019, discrimination against voucher holders is the most common type of housing discrimination in the city
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Ukrainians in the East Village share their fears on Russia’s war against Ukraine
Ukraine has developed a tough skin, he says, and is ready to fight back.
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Activists take “Freedom Buses” to Rikers Island rally against notorious jail
The last day of Black History month was an opportunity for activist to protest the deplorable conditions at the jail and demand its closure.
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Russian New Yorkers Reaction to War in Ukraine
Outside the Consulate General of Russia, Russian protestors spoke of carrying a weight of shame
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Protestors fill Times Square and rally to end Russia’s war on the Ukraine
Many of the protestors had family in Ukraine.
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New Yorkers rally to support Ukraine
Hundreds of New Yorkers, some born in Ukraine, Latvia, Kazakhstan, and even Russia, gathered to support Ukraine after the Russian invasion.
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Chinatown’s Lunar New Year Parade returns
The colorful celebration of Chinese culture returned to Chinatown after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic.
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Victims of Bronx fire honored in memorial
The memorial, decorated with colorful flowers, candles, and toys was accompanied by photographs of the men, women, and children who died from smoke inhalation.
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A Fight for the New Rights of Delivery Workers: Los Deliveristas Unidos
Three times each week, Gonzalez and Los Deliveristas have been hosting ‘coffee breaks’ around NYC to educate delivery workers on a new slate of delivery workers rights that went into effect on January 24.
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Transit employees struggle with mental health in wake of transit crime surge
There were more than double the number of murders and rapes in 2021 than there were in 1997, and underground assaults reached their highest count since 1997 at 461.