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Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Controversy over hotels housing homeless heats up on Upper West Side
Some residents are pushing to have the homeless men staying in local hotels relocated.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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New York Attorney General Letitia James.
James sues to dissolve National Rifle Association
The lawsuit alleges that leaders of the gun rights organization diverted charitable dollars for personal use and illegal self-dealing.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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School bus passes public school in New York City.
Uncertainty remains over NYC’s plans to reopen schools
Despite planned precautions, parents, teachers, students and staff have apprehensions.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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U.S. Capitol
Nonprofits warily eye stimulus negotiations in Congress
Advocates for the sector are calling for expanded federal financial relief and support for self-insured employers.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Deadline to file Child Victims Act lawsuit extended for another year
People will be able to continue filling lawsuits related to the law until next August.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Buildings in New York City.
State rent relief program reopens for an extra week
New Yorkers will be able to apply for a one-time payment to help with rent through Aug. 6.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at press conference.
Cuomo continues opposition to increased taxes on wealthy New Yorkers
The state legislature may end pushing for a tax increase on high-income residents to fill the budget gap.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Person fills out 2020 census online.
New York state joins NYC in push for census participation
The second phase of the census count in which door knockers reach out to non-respondents starts in two weeks.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Congress still not settled on continuing expanded unemployment benefits
The $600-per-week benefit expired in New York this weekend.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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Female dancer in colorful studio in city.
Real estate costs devastate NYC arts organizations
Smaller budget nonprofits are at greatest risk of permanent closure.
By KAY DERVISHI
NYN News
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