Report Finds Gaps in Access to Opioid Addiction Help on Staten Island
Release Date:
09/26/2017
A report titled, “Staten Island Needs Assessment,” has revealed significant gaps in access to addiction treatment in the borough.
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The NYPD's Growing DNA Database Raises Concern
Release Date:
09/26/2017
As the police have gotten more aggressive about collecting genetic material, they've quietly amassed a giant database of DNA profiles without any laws and little oversight over how they can use it.
Cuomo Says Major Budget Changes May Be Needed If New York Loses $2B In Health Care Funding
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Gov. Cuomo said a special session of the state Legislature may be needed if more than $2 billion in federal health care cuts to New York are allowed to take effect on Oct. 1.
Red Tape, Frustration Pushing Out Applicants for Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Program, Report Shows
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Hurricane Sandy victims have dropped out in droves from the city’s Build It Back recovery program, new data shows.
Health Bill Appears Dead as Pivotal G.O.P. Senator Declares Opposition
Release Date:
09/26/2017
A last-ditch attempt by President Trump and Senate Republicans to dismantle the Affordable Care Act appeared to collapse on Monday as a pivotal senator announced her firm opposition to the latest repeal plan.
Republicans Present Conservative Vision for ‘Dreamer’ Protection
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Three Republican senators introduced a bill on Monday that would offer young undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship, signaling a possible bipartisan consensus on legislation to protect immigrants brought to the United States as children.
Override of Undocumented-Immigrant Bill Falls Short In Westchester
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Lawmakers came one vote short of overriding a veto of a bill that would’ve given protections to undocumented immigrants in Westchester County.
How Much Time Was Spent on Subway? M.T.A. Can Now Tell You
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Was the commute on New York City’s subway this month worse than last month? Did it feel like the trains were running slower because it was a hot and sticky morning? Exactly how many minutes of the day were spent on delayed trains or crowded...
De Blasio Pledged Progress for Schools. For $582 Million, Change Is Slow.
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Even as New York City’s schools opened their doors for the new year this month, the clock was ticking on the future of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s boldest education initiative.
With A New School Year Underway, Hundreds of Teaching Positions Remain Unfilled In New York City
Release Date:
09/26/2017
Hundreds of schools are missing teachers and support staff two weeks into the school year, with many of the openings in high-poverty districts and struggling schools that are typically the hardest to staff, according to postings on a city database...
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