All posts tagged "New York City"
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New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson Confirmed as Ambassador to UK
Will he be more successful than the Jets?
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Free Chatbot Lawyer Makes Legal Aid More Accessible
DoNotPay isn't quite Iron Man's J.A.R.V.I.S., but this robot can help you traverse confusing legal paperwork.
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Three of the Central Park Five Men Receive Belated Honorary Diplomas
They spent their own graduations sitting in prison for a crime they didn't commit.
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Man Who Drunkenly Jumped Out of Ambulance Sues New York City
Who is really responsible?
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Is Bill de Blasio’s Claim that New York is the “Safest Big City” Overstated?
Is his claim actually supported by evidence?
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The Fight for Total Legalization Continues at the NYC Cannabis Parade
A lot of it comes down to medical use.
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NYC Bars Not Allowed to Turn Away Pregnant Women
According to a city announcement.
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Who Did it Best? The Candidates Take on the Big Apple
Who's the most natural New Yorker?
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Manhattan Will Stop Arresting Outdoor Drinkers and Public Urinators
This is a step in the right direction.
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NYC Nail Salons Ordered to Pay $1.1 Million in Back Wages to Workers
More legal action is expected to come as investigations continue.
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Get a Parking Ticket? A New “Robot Lawyer” May Soon Be Able to Help
Ok, it's not really a lawyer, but it's close.
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What’s Wrong With a Mr. Mom? “The Mindy Project” Explores the Working Mom’s Conundrum
In 2015, women still have to defend their right to a career.
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HOME-STAT: New York Mayor De Blasio Unveils New Plan to Fight Homelessness
A new, technology-heavy approach to an ages-old problem.
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NYC Mayor Targets Times Square’s Topless Women
Nipples in New York are the subject of new controversy.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo is Finally Protecting These Abused Workers
New York governor takes steps to combat the abuse of nail salon workers.
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Partnership With Children to Ride For At-Risk Youth in TD Five Boro Bike Tour
Team Partnership With Children is riding in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour to raise funds and awareness...
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Paid Parental Leave: Are There Alternatives for U.S. Parents?
How do we best help out our new parents?
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Wave Goodbye to Your Takeout Containers: NYC Bans Styrofoam
NYC is banning most styrofoam , which is great news for our environment.
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Underground Cities, Brought to You by New York’s Lowline
New York is building the Lowline, an innovativeunderground community green space.
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The New Urban America: Cities of Visitors and the Absentee Rentier Class
American cities are becoming cities of visitors.
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#HandsUpDontShoot #ICantBreathe: Americans Continue Protests
Americans continue to protest the grand jury decisions in Michael Brown and Eric Garner's deaths.
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Climate Change Unites World Community Across All Spectrums
The health of the environment and fate of the planet are issues that span every economic class, race,...
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9/11 Never Forget? Not Exactly For These GW Students
YAF only had a few questions to ask GW students, and their answers will shock you.
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Social Media Search Warrant Fight Heats Up
A fight is brewing between law enforcement officials and Facebook, and it's just gotten some new players in...
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Lake Erie Algae Bloom Raises Questions on Water Policy
Toledo and New York City both face multiple and similar challenges to their drinking water supplies: urban drinking...
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Uber: Not Your Typical Taxi
Uber is revolutionizing the personal transportation industry, but it isn't without its critics. Find out everything you need...
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Riverkeeper: Patrolling the Hudson to Keep NYC’s Water Clean
Riverkeeper, New York's clean water advocate, has patrolled the shores of the Hudson for decades. The organization helps...
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Why Are Limits on Soda Fizzing Out?
It is no secret that the United States has a deep love for sugar. In cereals, donuts, candy...
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What did we Learn from Banksy?
Banksy, the British artist who took up a month-long residency in NYC last October and created new graffiti...
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Latest AirBnB Backlash: San Fran May Offer Cash to Snitch on Neighbors
Innovative travel industry giant AirBnB continues to fight regulatory battles on several fronts from coast to coast. Now...
