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Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died at 70
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Mamdani’s Zoning Appointee Faces Testy Nomination Hearing
The nomination of city planning official John Mangin, who championed zoning reform and housing supply efforts, reignited debates about NIMBYs, YIMBYs, and community input in land use decisions. Long-running debates…
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Newark Airport’s new eGates can screen travelers at security ‘in under three seconds’
Passengers simply have to walk up to an eGate, have their picture taken, then head straight to baggage screening. But there is a bit of a catch in terms of…
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87-year-old hiker found dead in New Jersey after 2-day search, hiking partner rescued
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said. Police say John Higgins and…
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NYC rent freeze for 1 million stabilized apartments hangs in balance after court hearing
Supreme Court Judge Brendan Lantry heard arguments Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by a group of seven landlords suing to halt the rent freeze over allegations The Rent Guidelines Board’s June…
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