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Top NYC news: Trial of officer in Eric Garner death to proceed; ride-hailing drivers expose unrest

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Published on May 10, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

Report: New York City still dangerously exposed to next superstorm

The report, "Safeguarding Our Shores: Protecting New York City's Coastal Communities from Climate Change," found that the city has spent only 54 percent of nearly $15 billion in federal funding received after Superstorm Sandy and intended to help recovery and boost resiliency.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

Trial of officer in Eric Garner chokehold death can proceed, NYC judge says

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City judge is allowing a police disciplinary case to proceed against the white officer accused in the 2014 chokehold death of an unarmed black man.

Read the full story on Yahoo News.

Ride-hailing drivers expose financial unrest before Uber IPO

New York City passed a law requiring that transportation networking companies pay them a minimum wage of $17.22 per hour after expenses, and other cities could follow suit.

Read the full story on WNCN.


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