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As Misconduct Complaints Rise in N.Y.C. Schools, Investigations Decline
Budget constraints and staff shortages reduced capacity at the agency that investigates criminal behavior in public schools, according to the…
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It Could Soon Cost More to Take a Shower. Here’s Why.
The city has approved rent increases for tenants and has raised the rent for its own water board. In response,…
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Man Accused in Plot to Assassinate Sikh Separatist Pleads Not Guilty
Prosecutors say that Nikhil Gupta, at the behest of an Indian government official, tried to engage a hit man to…
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What to Know About This Week’s Heat Wave in New York
Temperatures are expected to climb into the high 90s in New York City this week. Cooling centers will open on…
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The ‘Bling Bishop’ Is Sentenced to 9 Years for Fleecing His Flock
Lamor Whitehead, who prosecutors said was a career con man who ran a church, took in millions, which he spent…
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George Norcross, Democratic Power Broker, Is Charged With Racketeering
New Jersey’s attorney general, Matthew Platkin, had been investigating tax breaks that benefited companies close to Mr. Norcross.
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Who Is George Norcross?
One of the most powerful political figures in New Jersey, he was indicted on Monday on charges of racketeering.
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Rent Increases for 1 Million N.Y.C. Apartments Are Likely to Be Approved
The Latest A New York City panel is expected to approve rent increases for almost one million stabilized apartments on…
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Gilgo Suspect’s How-To Manual Reflects a Killer’s Mind, Prosecutors Say
Rex Heuermann meticulously assembled a document of techniques that prosecutors say he put into practice over decades of killings. One…
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The ‘Mad Men’ Era Is Long Over. Why Is Advertising Still So White?
Despite corporate promises and hiring campaigns, the ad industry is among New York City’s least diverse job sectors. It shows…