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Crisis At Rikers: How Case Delays Are Locking Up More and More People For Years Without Trial
As a result of the pandemic, nearly a third of the roughly 5,400 people currently held in city jails have been waiting more than a year for a trial.
By
George Joseph
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COVID Vaccinations Surge As Mandate Takes Effect For NYC Public School Employees
City officials said 95% of NYC public school staff had gotten at least one COVID shot by Monday — 18,000 of them over the past 10 days.
By
Jessica Gould
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Hack Of Oath Keepers Militia Group Includes Names Of Active NYPD Officers, De Blasio Launches Investigation
A review by WNYC/Gothamist of hacked records appears to tie several law enforcement officers and public officials in New York to a far-right militia linked with the attack on U.S. Capitol in January. Mayor de Blasio's office has announced an investigation.
By
George Joseph
and
Micah Loewinger
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Federal Court Clears Vaccine Mandate For NYC Public School Staff
Mayor de Blasio says all adults in public schools now have until Friday at 5 p.m. to get a COVID shot or they’ll be replaced on Monday.
By
Jessica Gould
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Crisis At Rikers: How NYC Judges Fueled An Increase In The City’s Jail Population
Twelve people have died in city jails so far this year. Data shows judges have contributed to the swelling detainee population. An analysis by Gothamist/WNYC and New York Focus shows who the top judges are.
By
George Joseph
and
Akash Mehta
Food
With Details Still Pending, Restaurant Industry Accepts City’s New Vaccine Mandate To Avoid Another Shutdown
The city says it’ll spend the next month helping owners acclimate to the new requirement, which could ensure many — but not all — indoor patrons are vaccinated against COVID.
By
Beth Fertig
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With Crime At Record Lows, Should NYC Have Fewer Cops?
Advocates say that this era of falling crime and decarceration calls for a major reassignment of resources.
By
Emma Whitford
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Duh: Of Course, Bloomberg Will Veto Modified Paid Sick Leave Bill
Bloomberg says paid sick leave will ruin everything, almost.
By
Jen Chung
Arts & Entertainment
Map: Thousands Demand Fireworks Back On The East River
Just because July Fourth has come and gone doesn't mean people have forgotten how Macy's once again turned its back on much of New York City. Never forget.
By
Garth Johnston
Food
DeBlasio Slams Plan To Ban Israeli Products At Park Slope Food Co-op
Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio is defending your right to buy seltzer, matzo and kosher goodies imported from Israel at the Park Slope Food Co-op.
By
Anna Hiatt
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