Top NYC news: Investigation into shelter operator grows; dog-killing algae found at 3 parks; more

Top NYC news: Investigation into shelter operator grows; dog-killing algae found at 3 parks; morePhoto: Liubov Ilchuk/Unsplash
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Published on August 26, 2019

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Algae that can kill dogs is discovered in 3 NYC parks

The green-blue blooms of toxic algae have been found in Central Park, Morningside Park and Prospect Park.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Investigation of New York City shelter operator grows

Since 2010 the nonprofit has received more than $1 billion in contracts from the city’s Department of Homeless Services to run shelters and $50 million in contracts so far this year.

Read the full story on The Wall Street Journal.

REVEALED: Psychologist approved Jeffrey Epstein's removal from suicide watch

A psychologist at the federal detention center in New York City where financier Jeffrey Epstein was jailed on sex-trafficking charges had approved his removal from suicide watch before he killed himself, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday. 

Read the full story on Yahoo News.

A New York City tennis permit costs $100. Is that too much?

Over the past five years, the New York City Parks Department has worked to make playing tennis in the city more accessible, with varying degrees of success.

Read the full story on The Wall Street Journal.


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