Graphic Memoir Chronicles Healing Journey in New York City
Kay Sohini's graphic memoir, "This Beautiful, Ridiculous City," details her escape from a coercive relationship in Kolkata and subsequent move to New York City at age 24, where she found healing and personal growth, illustrated through her unique depictions of the city.
Graphic Memoir Chronicles Healing Journey in New York City
Kay Sohini's graphic memoir, "This Beautiful, Ridiculous City," details her escape from a coercive relationship in Kolkata and subsequent move to New York City at age 24, where she found healing and personal growth, illustrated through her unique depictions of the city.
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24% Bias Score
Murphy Asks Trump to Review NYC Congestion Pricing Plan
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged the Trump administration to review New York City's congestion pricing plan, citing an incomplete environmental impact study and negative effects on New Jersey, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of a $15 billion funding shortfall if the plan is scrapped...
Murphy Asks Trump to Review NYC Congestion Pricing Plan
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged the Trump administration to review New York City's congestion pricing plan, citing an incomplete environmental impact study and negative effects on New Jersey, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of a $15 billion funding shortfall if the plan is scrapped...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Presidency Fuels Fear Among NYC's Undocumented Immigrants Amidst Migrant Influx
In New York City, Peruvian asylum seeker Deyvid faces uncertainty and fear due to Trump's threatened mass deportations, while the city grapples with a surge in migrants from Southern states, strained resources, and shifting public opinion on immigration.
Trump's Presidency Fuels Fear Among NYC's Undocumented Immigrants Amidst Migrant Influx
In New York City, Peruvian asylum seeker Deyvid faces uncertainty and fear due to Trump's threatened mass deportations, while the city grapples with a surge in migrants from Southern states, strained resources, and shifting public opinion on immigration.
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56% Bias Score
NYC Closes Major Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, relocating roughly 2,000 people amid a decline in new arrivals and concerns about the incoming Trump administration's immigration policies; the move, while reducing shelter capacity, disrupts routines for many families.
NYC Closes Major Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, relocating roughly 2,000 people amid a decline in new arrivals and concerns about the incoming Trump administration's immigration policies; the move, while reducing shelter capacity, disrupts routines for many families.
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32% Bias Score
NYC Launches Congestion Pricing: A U.S. First
New York City implemented congestion pricing, becoming the first U.S. city to do so; the policy charges vehicles entering congested zones during peak times, generating an estimated \$1 billion annually to fund public transit improvements and reduce traffic and emissions.
NYC Launches Congestion Pricing: A U.S. First
New York City implemented congestion pricing, becoming the first U.S. city to do so; the policy charges vehicles entering congested zones during peak times, generating an estimated \$1 billion annually to fund public transit improvements and reduce traffic and emissions.
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48% Bias Score
New York City's Congestion Pricing: Early Impacts and Challenges
New York City launched a congestion pricing program on April 23rd, charging drivers \$9 to enter lower Manhattan during peak hours to fund public transit improvements, aiming to alleviate traffic and raise \$500-800 million annually, despite opposition and challenges.
New York City's Congestion Pricing: Early Impacts and Challenges
New York City launched a congestion pricing program on April 23rd, charging drivers \$9 to enter lower Manhattan during peak hours to fund public transit improvements, aiming to alleviate traffic and raise \$500-800 million annually, despite opposition and challenges.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Taxi Driver Beaten, Robbed, and Killed in Coney Island
53-year-old taxi driver Michael Shelonchik died after being beaten and robbed of a costume jewelry necklace in Coney Island on Tuesday; the incident sparked outrage among taxi drivers and prompted calls for legislation enabling them to lock their back doors.
Taxi Driver Beaten, Robbed, and Killed in Coney Island
53-year-old taxi driver Michael Shelonchik died after being beaten and robbed of a costume jewelry necklace in Coney Island on Tuesday; the incident sparked outrage among taxi drivers and prompted calls for legislation enabling them to lock their back doors.
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40% Bias Score
NYC Mayor Adams Defends Attending Trump Inauguration Amidst MLK Day Criticism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending President Trump's inauguration instead of several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, defending his choice by citing the need for collaboration with the president and presenting supportive text messages. The decision sparked condemnation fr...
NYC Mayor Adams Defends Attending Trump Inauguration Amidst MLK Day Criticism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending President Trump's inauguration instead of several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, defending his choice by citing the need for collaboration with the president and presenting supportive text messages. The decision sparked condemnation fr...
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56% Bias Score
NYC Subway Crime Surge Prompts $77 Million Security Increase
New York Governor Kathy Hochul deployed 1050 additional NYPD officers to NYC subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for six months at a cost of $77 million, in response to a recent rise in crime.
NYC Subway Crime Surge Prompts $77 Million Security Increase
New York Governor Kathy Hochul deployed 1050 additional NYPD officers to NYC subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for six months at a cost of $77 million, in response to a recent rise in crime.
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56% Bias Score
NYC Shuts Down Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant tent city over the weekend, relocating roughly 2,000 migrants to other shelters amid a decline in new arrivals and ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, though the move disrupts routines for many.
NYC Shuts Down Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant tent city over the weekend, relocating roughly 2,000 migrants to other shelters amid a decline in new arrivals and ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, though the move disrupts routines for many.
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40% Bias Score
NYC Congestion Pricing Exempts UN Personnel, Sparking Outrage
New York City's Congestion Relief Zone, charging drivers \$9-21.60 daily south of 60th Street, has exempted U.N. personnel from fees, sparking outrage from Councilwoman Vickie Paladino who cites past instances of unpaid fines by diplomats, including over \$100,000 in unpaid parking tickets by Russia...
NYC Congestion Pricing Exempts UN Personnel, Sparking Outrage
New York City's Congestion Relief Zone, charging drivers \$9-21.60 daily south of 60th Street, has exempted U.N. personnel from fees, sparking outrage from Councilwoman Vickie Paladino who cites past instances of unpaid fines by diplomats, including over \$100,000 in unpaid parking tickets by Russia...
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64% Bias Score
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.
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28% Bias Score