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Why the census has always been controversial in New York City
Who, exactly, is a New Yorker? There’s no single, definitive answer, but every 10 years, the city gets a snapshot of its collective identity through the U.S. Census, which is mandated by the Constitution and aims to count every resident of the United States.
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New York City lawmakers to consider cracking down on paper receipts
New York City lawmakers may ban paper receipts coated with the chemical BPA and require retailers to offer emailed receipts instead of paper ones.
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New York City to allow delivery companies to use cargo bikes in commercial loading zones
The popularity of online shopping, particularly noticeable during the holiday season, has significantly increased the number of trucks on city streets, creating traffic and pollution.
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Guards suspended after teen inmate tried to hang himself inside New York jail
The New York City Department of Correction suspended three officers and one captain after an 18-year-old inmate was found unresponsive at a city jail last week, the Department of Correction confirmed to CNN.
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