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Finding Home in New York After Cairo Assault

In 2011, an Egyptian woman suffered a brutal assault by riot police in Cairo during a protest; however, she found unexpected solace and community in her New York City neighborhood, eventually embracing her experience through self-expression.

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Lazarus Man": East Harlem Building Collapse and its Ripple Effects

In Richard Price's "Lazarus Man", a 2008 building collapse in New York's East Harlem upends the lives of a mortician, detective, filmmaker, and former addict, revealing the diverse responses to community trauma and the unexpected opportunities arising from tragedy.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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NY's Climate Superfund Act: Potential for Higher Energy Costs

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, charging oil and gas companies up to $75 billion for past pollution to fund infrastructure repairs, but potentially raising energy costs for residents.

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Climate Action
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Guardian Angels Resume NYC Subway Patrols After Fatal Burning

The Guardian Angels, a volunteer group, will resume patrolling New York City subways after a woman was burned alive in a subway car, citing a lack of intervention and an "out of control" system; 150 members will begin patrols at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station, providing wellness checks an...

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NY Correctional Officers Fatally Beat Handcuffed Inmate: Bodycam Footage Released

On December 9th, 2023, New York State correctional officers fatally beat Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility, while he was handcuffed; body camera footage shows the assault, leading to the suspension of 14 staff members and an investigation by Attorney General Letitia ...

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NY Corrections Officers Fired After Fatal Inmate Assault

Bodycam footage shows New York corrections officers fatally assaulting a handcuffed inmate, Robert Brooks, at Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9th, 2023; he died the following day from asphyxia due to neck compression; 13 officers and a nurse were fired, and investigations are underway.

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Bronx Motorcycle Club Celebrates New Clubhouse After Overcoming Obstacles

The Aztec Rebels MC, a Mexican-American motorcycle club founded in the Bronx in 2016, overcame numerous obstacles to establish a clubhouse, celebrating their success with a Thanksgiving dinner showcasing their strong community bonds and family values.

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Reduced Inequality
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New York's Fracking Ban: Economic and Environmental Showdown

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill banning all fracking, including CO2-based methods, impacting the Southern Tier region's natural gas production and creating a conflict between environmental concerns and economic opportunities, particularly in light of Congressman Nick Longworthy's appoin...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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New York Law to Recover \$75 Billion from Climate Polluters

New York State's new law will make major climate polluters pay \$75 billion over 25 years for climate change costs, aiming to mitigate \$65,000 per household by 2050 and making it the second US state after Vermont to enact such legislation.

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Wembanyama's Surprise Chess Match in NYC Draws Dozens

On Saturday morning, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama organized a surprise chess match in Washington Square Park in New York City, attracting dozens of fans despite rainy weather, showcasing his unique personality and fan interaction style.

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NY Prison Officers Fire After Video Shows Fatal Beating of Inmate

A video released on Friday shows thirteen New York prison officers and a nurse beating a handcuffed inmate, Robert Brooks, to death at Marcy Correctional Facility on December 9, 2023; all involved have been fired, pending investigation.

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NY Attorney General Releases Video of Inmate's Death After Assault by Prison Staff

New video footage released by New York Attorney General Letitia James reveals the death of inmate Robert Brooks at a New York prison due to an assault by 14 prison staff members who were subsequently fired; a preliminary autopsy suggests asphyxiation as the cause of death.

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