#De Blasio announces ThriveNYC expansion at DOE

#De Blasio announces ThriveNYC expansion at DOE

“#De Blasio announces ThriveNYC expansion at DOE” Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray rolled out a plan Monday for boosting counseling services for young people struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic — but included few details, such as a timeline or price tag. The new measures — which will be run under the…

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#Corey Johnson plots overhaul to NYC housing development

#Corey Johnson plots overhaul to NYC housing development

“#Corey Johnson plots overhaul to NYC housing development” Council Speaker Corey Johnson rolled out a long-shot and long-range plan Wednesday aimed at breaking what he sees a New York City housing development logjam — a plan that would mandate development goals for each of the city’s 59 community districts and then let their individual boards…

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#First COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to workers today

#First COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to workers today

“#First COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to workers today” The first vaccinations against the deadly coronavirus will begin to be delivered to New York City’s front-line workers Monday at the Big Apple’s major public and private hospital systems. Health officials hope the delivery of the shots marks the beginning of a turning point in the…

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#New York pols sue to delay new ranked-choice voting system

#New York pols sue to delay new ranked-choice voting system

“#New York pols sue to delay new ranked-choice voting system” Six city lawmakers are suing to block the Big Apple’s embattled Board of Elections from rolling out a new ranked-choice voting system next year, claiming officials have failed to prepare for the potentially confusing switchover. The lawsuit is the latest salvo lobbed by mainstays of…

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#NYC is in need of a great leader: Goodwin

#NYC is in need of a great leader: Goodwin

“#NYC is in need of a great leader: Goodwin” Another day, another candidate for New York City mayor. If only quantity could substitute for quality. We’re approaching a dozen already and it’s worrisome that there’s little evidence the candidates have learned much from Mayor de Blasio’s numerous and critical failings. Wary of offending his supporters…

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#De Blasio picks Margaret Forgione to take over DOT

#De Blasio picks Margaret Forgione to take over DOT

“#De Blasio picks Margaret Forgione to take over DOT” Longtime Department of Transportation official Margeret Forgione is taking over for outgoing Commissioner Polly Trottenberg, City Hall said Friday. Forgione, a senior DOT leader since the Giuliani administration, will assume the role in an acting capacity on Dec. 11. She has served as the agency’s chief…

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#De Blasio, 2021 hopefuls to attend David Dinkins memorial

#De Blasio, 2021 hopefuls to attend David Dinkins memorial

“#De Blasio, 2021 hopefuls to attend David Dinkins memorial” Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and three 2021 hopefuls are set to attend a Saturday memorial for former New York City Mayor David Dinkins organized by Harlem political powerbroker Rev. Al Sharpton. The event follows the Tuesday passing of the Big Apple’s first…

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#NYC synagogue fined K for hosting massive wedding

#NYC synagogue fined $15K for hosting massive wedding

“#NYC synagogue fined $15K for hosting massive wedding” That “mazel cough” will cost a lot! City Hall will levy a $15,000 fine against the Brooklyn synagogue that broke social distancing regulations by hosting thousands at a clandestine wedding for the grandson of a top religious official in the Hasidic community, Mayor Bill de Blasio said…

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