Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.
Reports: Man crushed to death when apartment elevator suddenly drops
This is horrifying.
Read the full story on KCRA 3.
Internet for all in New York City: The case for municipal broadband in the five boroughs
By virtually all measures, New York City’s system for providing broadband internet service is an abysmal failure. Today it is estimated that 29% of households in the greatest city in the world have no broadband service at all
Read the full story on New York Daily News.
New York City accuses U.S. Open organizers of underpaying rent
The city comptroller said the tournament organizers had improperly reported its revenue, and he called for a renegotiation of the lease for the tournament site.
Read the full story on New York Times.
New York City mayor, chancellor tout Pre-K for All as test scores increase
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza say 47.4% of students met english exam proficiency standards this year, a 0.7% increase from 2018, while 45.6% of students met math exam proficiency standards this year, a 2.9% increase from 2018.
Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.
Iconic New York City pizzeria Di Fara reopens after shut down by state for unpaid taxes
An iconic pizza restaurant in Brooklyn that was shut down by the state due to unpaid taxes has reopened for business.
Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.
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