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It Was an All-Black School in 1860. Today It’s a Manhattan Landmark. (Published 2023) - The New York Times
New York City will provide $6 million in funding to rehabilitate the newly landmarked building, which for 34 years was home to a school for Black children during segregation.
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New York City's Explosive Increase in Rats Over Last 65 Years - Business Insider
New York City's rat population has grown exponentially since the middle of the 20th century. In 1950, an estimated 250,000 rats lived in the city. By 2014, there were an estimated 2 million.
New York Post2mon
New York has changed a lot over the years — but is it for the better?
New York, New York — you once were a helluva town. Now? The Bronx stays up all night and the Battery’s running down. In 1860, weeks before I came to be: A Gilded Age. Growth, industrialization ...
List of NYC Mayors till 2025: Check Terms and Party Name
Explore the comprehensive list of Mayors of New York City (NYC) up to 2025. Discover their terms in office and learn about ...
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The New-York City Railroads. - The New York Times
The New-York City Railroads. Share full article. March 3, 1860. ... See the article in its original context from March 3, 1860, Page 1 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.
New York City’s mayoral primary to be decided by a ranked choice count after no Democrat gets a majority of the vote
New York City’s mayoral primary to be decided by a ranked choice count after no Democrat gets a majority of the vote.
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Why is New York City so prone to flooding and how do other major cities prevent it? - CBS New York
NEW YORK-- Last week's historic flooding in the New York City area has raised three key questions: Why is New York so flood-prone, what's being done to prevent it and what are other cities doing?
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Historic New York | American Experience | Official Site - PBS
Little known outside of his home state of Illinois, he traveled to New York City in 1860 to help bolster his slim chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination.
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'This Is New York' is a gritty, stylish celebration of the city : NPR
The Museum of the City of New York is marking its centennial with an exhibition of NYC-inspired film, TV, music and fashion. But this is real New York, "not a love letter," says one of the curators.
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New York City Legalizes Jaywalking - Newsweek
New York City Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, a Brooklyn Democrat who sponsored the new law, said Tuesday that legalizing jaywalking ends racial disparities in its enforcement.
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Meet Kathleen Corradi, New York City's New Rat Czar - NPR
This week, New York City crowned Kathleen Corradi its first rat czar. The new position is part of a multipronged approach from city officials. Reporter and New Yorker Anil Oza called up ...
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New York City works to dry out after severe flooding: "Outside was like a lake"
Hoboken, New Jersey, and other cities and towns near New York City also experienced flooding. Residents watch as workers attempt to clear a drain in flood waters, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in the ...