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Dec 20 2024CRIME

The Retreat of NYC Drugstores: Crime, Shifting Habits, and Empty Spaces

New York City's drugstore landscape has seen a significant shrinkage over the past decade, with about 40% fewer stores compared to ten years ago. This year alone saw a 10% drop, attributed largely to rising shoplifting and crime rates. Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have bee

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Climate Change: New York's Bill & Why Big Oil Should Pay

New York City's 500 miles of coastline are at risk from rising sea levels and increased storm surges. Future heat waves will only get worse. By 2050, the city could see temperatures rise by up to 5. 5 degrees Fahrenheit. This means more property damage, health issues, and lives lost. But who pays? T

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Murder Charges Against UnitedHealth CEO Shooting Suspect: Too Much?

New York prosecutors are facing an uphill battle in trying to charge Luigi Mangione with first-degree murder. The 26-year-old is accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4. The indictment includes multiple counts, including first- and second-degree murder, weap

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Keeping Politics Clean: The Fight Against Shady Campaigns

New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Drone Detectors in NY & NJ: Senator Schumer's New Plan

New York senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for special drone-detection technology to be used in both New York and New Jersey. He's urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, to take action amid recent drone sightings that have captured people's attention and cause

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

Cops Share Clear Pic of Person Wanted in CEO Shooting

New York City police have shared clear surveillance images of someone they want to talk to about the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson. The photos, taken from security cameras, show most of the person's face. This happened right before Thompson was shot and killed early Wednesday morn

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

Missed Check-In: Search for Climbers on Mount Cook Stalled by Weather

New Zealand authorities are deeply worried about three experienced climbers from the U. S. and Canada who went missing after attempting to ascend Aoraki, the country's highest peak. The climbers, including Kurt Blair, 56, from Colorado, and Carlos Romero, 50, from California, are certified alpine gu

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

Crime Drops in New York, Then a Shocking Murder

New York City saw a big dip in crime rates in November 2024. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that crime fell by nearly 6 percent. This drop was mainly due to fewer murders, robberies, and burglaries. The NYPD also reported a significant decrease in shootings, with 61 fewer incid

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Dec 02 2024EDUCATION

Newton's Mixed Classrooms: A Lesson in Inequity

Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work

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Nov 29 2024SPORTS

Giants' QB DeVito Out, Lock Starts; Cowboys Miss Diggs Again

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito won't be playing in today's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He's been listed as inactive, but will be ready if needed as the emergency third-string QB. DeVito hurt his right forearm in his first start this season against the Buccaneers. Drew Lock is steppin

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