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Top NYC news: $58.4 million plan includes protected bike lanes; Amazon eyes Lord & Taylor building

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Published on July 26, 2019
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Missed the the most recent top news in New York City? Read on for everything you need to know.

How New York City fosters segregation: Housing policy is helping separate us by race

It can’t be said often enough: Our local system for allocating affordable housing is fundamentally unfair, and contributes mightily to keeping New York one of the most racially segregated big cities in America.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Amtrak to offer nonstop Acela trains between New York City and Washington, DC

New Yorkers are about to have a quicker trip to the nation's capital.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

After 17 cyclists die, New York City makes $58.4 million plan

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plans will include more protected lanes and more police enforcement at high-crash intersections.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

West Nile virus found In New York City mosquitoes: officials

Mosquitoes carrying the potentially deadly disease were spotted in Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, Health Department officials said.

Read the full story on New City Patch.

Amazon’s New York office hunt includes WeWork-owned Lord & Taylor building

After abandoning plans to build a new campus in Long Island City, Queens, Amazon is continuing to hunt for New York City office space.

Read the full story on The Wall Street Journal.


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