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Activist rally to ban poisonous pesticides in New York City Parks
If the bill, which has been pending since April, is successfully passed, city agencies must move to use biological pesticides, which are known to be less toxic and more effective than synthetic pesticides.
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Aging in NYC
According to the city’s Department for the Aging, the number of seniors is projected to increase to 1.84 million by 2030, which means every 1 in 5 NewYorkers would be age 65 and above.
Features
A Dating App for Dog Lovers
Having a dating app specifically made for dog lovers is an attractive prospect to many pooch owners as they believe it can help eliminate people who are not truly passionate about dogs.
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Gender neutral Latinx gets push back from some Latinos in the U.S.
“Latinx” aims to break with Spanish’s inherent gender binary.
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Christmas at Hudson Yards
Eight months into its grand opening, New Yorkers and tourists alike have poured into Hudson Yards in numbers that exceed the expectations of supporters and critics alike.
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The Bronx struggles with healthcare ranking
For the past 10 years, Bronx county has been ranked last out of all the New York counties in terms of health. They are ranked at 62, while its neighbor Manhattan is ranked at 5 and Queens 8.
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CUNY gender non-conforming students and staff want City Council support
Despite the passage of anti-discrimination laws such as the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), this year, many needs of TGNCNB community, which hovers around 0.6% of all 798,00 adults living in New York, were still being overlooked.
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Tensions Run High in Glendale, Queens Over Planned Homeless Shelter
At a recent community meeting residents aggressively yelled out of anger, one woman threatening to “burn the place down” if the shelter arises.
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Florida Crossroads
The staff of Pavement Pieces spent three days reporting stories in Florida, a state that is in the crossroads of […]
Special Report: Florida Crossroads
Bahamian Evacuees Adjust to Life in South Florida
Two months ago, Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas and nearly 4,000 Bahamians evacuated to nearby South Florida.