NYC Audit Reveals Inequities in Building Code Enforcement, Hits Minority Neighborhoods Hardest
NYC Comptroller's audit finds biased building code enforcement, with higher fines and summonses in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, related to 311 complaint reliance.
Walgreens Settles for Up to $400 Million Over Illicit Opioid Prescriptions and False Claims to Federal Programs
Walgreens has agreed to pay $350 million over claims of illegally dispensing opioids and filing false healthcare claims, with an additional potential $50 million due upon future corporate changes.
Miami Executive Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating $35 Million Fraud Scheme Through Sham Financial Ventures
Pushpesh Kumar Baid pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a scheme that defrauded investors through Tradepay Capital LLC, which involved fake factoring services and shell companies. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Bronx Resident and Albanian National Indicted in Brooklyn for Alleged Alien Smuggling Operation
Albanian national Fatjon Shytani was charged with smuggling illegal aliens into the US from Canada and arrested in the Bronx. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Spring Sunshine to Continue in New York with Mild Weekdays Ahead of Weekend Showers
Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures with highs in the low to mid-70s are expected in New York City this week, with a gradual clearing to sunny in Manhattan today, and similar conditions in other boroughs. Rain is possible over the weekend.
NYC Council Tackles Parking Woes with Legislative Proposals, Safety Measures, and Fine Relief
NYC Council examines parking policies to enhance safety and lessen motorist burdens; considers daylighting, elimination of late fees for parking violations, and commercial vehicle overnight parking areas.
New Yorkers Face Mixed Weather With Cloudy Skies, Showers, and Sunny Intervals This Week
New York City's weather forecast includes cloudy skies, showers, and varying temperatures this week, with brief sunny periods midweek, according to the National Weather Service.
Variable Weather Ahead for NYC as Sunny Skies Give Way to Showers and Warmup on Staten Island
The National Weather Service predicts variable weather for New York, with sunny skies transitioning to showers and fluctuating temperatures throughout the week.
Brooklyn to Host World's Tallest Passive House Skyscraper with Alloy Development's One Third Avenue
Alloy Development is set to construct the tallest passive house skyscraper, One Third Avenue, in downtown Brooklyn, focusing on sustainability and affordable housing.
Advocates Push for More Birthing Centers in NYC to Address Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality
The article discusses the high maternal mortality rates among Black women in New York City and the advocacy for more birthing centers to provide culturally competent and midwife-led care to help address this crisis.
New York Braces for Mixed Weather with Thunderstorms and Sunny Days Ahead
New York residents can expect a week of varied weather, from potential thunderstorms to stretches of sunshine. The forecast calls for fluctuating conditions, so it’s important to stay prepared.
New York to Enhance Bus Service in Outer Boroughs this Summer, Announces Governor Hochul and MTA
Governor Hochul and MTA announced service enhancements for 16 local bus routes in NYC's outer boroughs set for summer 2025, aiming to improve travel times and encourage mass transit use.






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