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We Are Indivisible – Off-Kilter Podcast
Ed Chung on the backlash against bail reform in New York state — PLUS: Ezra Levin on the Indivisible movement three years on, his and Leah Greenberg’s new book, and the path to defeating Trump and saving democracy in 2020 and beyond.…
Supermodel Gigi Hadid Off Possible Jury, Judge Cracks Down On Other Jurors – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – The original pool of 146 people considered as jurors in the sexual assault trial of fallen Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein dropped to 63 on Thursday, including the removal of 24-year-old supermodel Gigi Hadid.…
Queens Community Board Tries To Buy Some “Respect”
A community board in Queens will emphasize “respect” for women and the environment with a new program using discretionary funds from the City Council.Community Board 5 District Manager Gary Giordano told the board at a…
‘This Is What I Live For:’ Taxi Medallion Owners Hopeful That Help Is On The Way – CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York City lawmakers are announcing a plan to help taxi drivers who are dealing with severe financial problems amid the rise of ride-sharing. Taxi medallions used to be a hot commodity, but their values have…
Here’s The Full Lineup For Governors Ball 2020
Last week, Gothamist confirmed rumors that Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Stevie Nicks, Solange and Miley Cyrus would all be playing Governors Ball 2020. Now, the full lineup for this year's festival, which takes place in…
Queens Building Issued Another Violation After Falling Plywood Kills Woman On Sidewalk – CBS New…
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A piece of plywood flew off a building, hitting and killing a 67-year-old woman yesterday in Queens. The building had been issued more than a dozen violations, and now it’s facing another one. The aluminum-covered…
Woman Fatally Run Over After Exiting MTA Bus In Brooklyn
A woman was fatally run over after exiting an MTA bus in Brooklyn on Thursday morning.The NYPD confirmed that a woman was fatally struck by a B41 driver on Thursday morning. Police responded to a 911 call around 9 a.m. about…
‘Paw It Forward’ Walks Dogs For Free When The Owners Are Disabled, Ill, Or Need Temporary Assistance…
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – If you own a pet, you know they become part of the family and it can be heartbreaking if you can’t take care of them. One woman in Queens is helping dogs and their owners stay together. Oliver Twist is just a…
The MTA Is Now Turning Subway Announcements Into Ads, Starting With Awkwafina
This morning the MTA rolled out a new voice of the subway system: Awkwafina. The Queens native, who we've been following since her break-out hit "My Vag," has a new show coming out called Nora From Queens, and the…
Rise In Hate Crimes Inspires Movement To Educate Brooklyn Students About Jewish History, Culture –…
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The recent rise in hate crimes has jolted New York City, but that violence has also inspired a movement to educate young people about Jewish history and culture. Many students from Brooklyn South High Schools…