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Opinion: Why Can’t We Get Cities Right?

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09/05/2017

... of chemical plants, waste dumps, and more. But it’ s a good bet that more people will eventually die from the ... if you trust the current administration to handle Harvey’ s aftermath right, I’ve got a degree...

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New York Business Coalition Denounces Trump Move On DACA

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09/06/2017

... Denounces Trump Move On DACA The organization of the city' s largest businesses, Mayor Bill de Blasio and other New York ... City was part of widespread outcry following the president' s decision to...

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For Teachers Working Through DACA, a Bittersweet Start to the School Year

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09/07/2017

Jaime Ballesteros tried to contain his tears on Tuesday while teaching Brooklyn sixth graders about liquids, gases and solids. In between science classes at a charter school in East New York, he broke down at his desk.

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Education

As Flood Risks Rise, Trump’s Executive Order Jeopardizes Our Infrastructure and Communities

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09/12/2017

As Flood Risks Rise, Trump’ s Executive Order Jeopardizes Our Infrastructure and ... missed the original intent of President Donald Trump’ s news conference in New York last month— the one in which ... highways,...

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Environment and Climate Change

Mixed Feelings as Board Takes up Mayor’s Jerome Avenue Rezoning Bid

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09/13/2017

Mixed Feelings as Board Takes up Mayor’ s Jerome Avenue Rezoning Bid The clock is ticking. Community ... until October 30 to vote on the de Blasio administration’ s proposed rezoning of Jerome Avenue in the...

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De Blasio Fails To Give Public School Teachers Maternity Leave

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09/13/2017

The New York City Department of Education (DOE) does not offer paid parental leave for union workers, nor does the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) union provide their members with any parental leave benefits, Kings County Politics has learned.

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Gender Justice

Ms. Foundation Centers Black Women, Nonconforming People and Fem(me)s in Campaigns for Expanded Sanctuary Cities

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09/15/2017

... Centers Black Women, Nonconforming People and Fem(me) s in Campaigns for Expanded Sanctuary Cities As the Trump ... Black Women, Girls, Nonconforming People and Fem(me) s in Campaigns for Expanded Sanctuary...

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Federal Judge Urges Trump Administration to Push Back DACA Deadline

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09/15/2017

A federal judge in Brooklyn on Thursday urged the Trump administration to extend its deadline for young undocumented immigrants to apply to stay in the United States under an Obama-era program that the White House recently promised to end.

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Back-and-Forth on DACA Leaves Young Immigrants ‘Just Dangling’

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09/25/2017

Recipients of DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, program have felt a whiplash of emotions since Sept. 5, when, after months of uncertainty, the Trump administration announced it would be ending the program.

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How Failure of the Obamacare Repeal Affects Consumers

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09/27/2017

Obamacare repeal is dead, again. But the months of Republican attacks on the health law will still have consequences for some consumers.

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Thousands March For Black Women And Racial Justice In D.C., Around The Country

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10/02/2017

... “Trust black women!” “Who do you serve? Who do you protect ?” “Puerto Rico is part of America!” On ... Charlottesville terrorist attack and Colin Kaepernick’ s protest of systemic racism and police shootings of...

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East Harlem Rezoning Approved by Planning Commission, Moves to City Council

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10/03/2017

... Commission approved the De Blasio administration’ s proposed rezoning of East Harlem. There was one abstention ... controls, including contextual zoning on some blocks to protect the current character, a...

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Schumer Calls On EPA To Resume 'Abandoned' Cleanups Of Radioactive Hot Spots

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10/10/2017

... fenced-in field by Holy Trinity Cemetery. "Now, with EPA' s abrupt departure there is uncertainty once again." . . . .....

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William T. Grant Foundation Supported Study Finds Trump Immigration Policies Take Mental Toll on Latino Parents

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03/22/2018

... health is suffering because of the Trump administration’ s aggressive immigration policies. The study, which was ... said the study shows that President Donald Trump’ s rhetoric and policies to crackdown on...

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Arcus Foundation, Casey Family Programs and Other Funders Support Voices of Youth Count

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04/27/2018

... provides new insights to the challenges faced by America’ s youth who experience homelessness. “Our study reveals the ... “Given the evidence that our young people are in harm’ s way, we have an obligation to...

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Tiffany & Co. Foundation Continues Commitment to Great Barrier Reef Conservation Efforts

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07/17/2018

... approximately $1.4 million AUD ($1 million USD) to help protect and restore Australia’ s Great Barrier Reef. This magnificent natural wonder is the world’ s largest living organism,...

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