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Harris’ Affordable Child Care Act: Impact on nannies in New York

In the neighborhoods of New York City, where nannies navigate crowded parks with strollers and juggle long hours caring for […]

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Are New Yorkers proud to be American?

Sitting on a bench in Washington Square Park, Radhames Carela, 22, watched as the last of the Israel-Hamas protesters lingered. […]

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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. 

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Street vendors struggle as New Yorkers and tourists stay home

Many New York City street vendors are struggling to keep their businesses afloat, but most are excluded from unemployment benefits. They continue to work, often operating at a loss, as commuters and tourists stay home.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Commuting in a pandemic world

People who rely on public transportation for their daily commute are potentially exposing themselves everyday.

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Memories of stop and frisk, racial profiling and microaggressions drive activists to protest

As a black woman in America she said she is in constant danger of a police encounter that could go wrong.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Vulnerable communities fear eviction as COVID-19 rent morotorium comes to an end

Forty five percent of LatinX and Black tenants reported to have no confidence in being able to pay June's rent.

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New Yorkers march in celebration of Juneteeth and in protest for racial justice

Protestors say they are tired of continuing to have the same fight for their rights and freedom.

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Coronavirus leaves the fate of some beloved New York events uncertain

Thousands of events have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fate of many others is still uncertain.

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The Evolution of the Big Apple Chorus

The barbershop chorus is changing.