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Who's supposed to clear ice from city parks?

Who's supposed to clear ice from city parks?

And more importantly, why aren't they doing it?
Virginia K. Smith Jan 30, 2025
Everything to know about City of Yes if you haven’t been paying attention

Everything to know about City of Yes if you haven’t been paying attention

The mayor's signature policy plan is up for a major vote today — here's your crib sheet if you're just catching up on the whole thing now.
Virginia K. Smith, Tim Donnelly Nov 21, 2024
Why now is the time to clear toxic trash out of your home

Why now is the time to clear toxic trash out of your home

The city is hosting once-per-year events in each borough to collect your batteries, paint and other toxic trash.
Virginia K. Smith Sep 12, 2024
Why are Paxlovid rules so confusing right now?

Why are Paxlovid rules so confusing right now?

Getting the medication can be a game of roulette.
Virginia K. Smith Aug 22, 2024
The Astor Place Starbucks closed; was it union beef?

The Astor Place Starbucks closed; was it union beef?

The longtime lower Manhattan Starbucks is one of many recently-unionized shops that corporate has given the axe.
Virginia K. Smith Aug 1, 2024
You, yes you, can — and should — weigh in on the New York City Charter

You, yes you, can — and should — weigh in on the New York City Charter

The charter is better than the dumb ol’ Constitution because it’s got that New York flavor, but Eric Adams is messing with it.
Dave Colon Jun 20, 2024
A brief history of New York mayors trying, and failing, to fix the city’s bathroom shortage

A brief history of New York mayors trying, and failing, to fix the city’s bathroom shortage

Every recent mayor promised improvements to the city's bathroom situation; by and large, all of them failed
Virginia K. Smith Jun 6, 2024

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