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Pollution burdens nearly half of New York and communities of color most harmed – report
Publication by mayor’s office of environmental justice is first comprehensive survey of environmental inequalities
Nearly half of all New Yorkers live in areas with “disproportionate” burdens from pollution, a city report has found. Most affected are communities of color, which are also more vulnerable to impacts from climate change, according to a citywide assessment released on Friday.
“We’ve had the orange sky last year, we’re going to have more recurrent extreme weather events that are going to impact the most vulnerable in our communities,” said Elizabeth Yeampierre, executive director of UpRose, an environmental justice group based in Brooklyn.
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New York Community Bancorp’s stock jumps more than 30% after reporting narrower-than-expected loss
New CEO Joseph Otting sees a “path to profitability” in the next two years.MarketWatch - Business - New York -
Binoculars in hand, reporters go Trump-spotting at New York trial
The must-have accessory at Donald Trump’s hush money trial?NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Binoculars in hand, reporters go Trump-spotting at New York trial
The must-have accessory at Donald Trump’s hush money trial?NBC News - Politics - New York -
Most in new survey worried about inaccuracies, misinformation being reported during election
Most Americans are worried about inaccuracies and misinformation being reported during the 2024 election, according to a poll released Wednesday. More than half of respondents, 53 percent, said they are “extremely” or “very” concerned that news ...The Hill - Politics -
Xbox's Game Lineup Is Jam-Packed For The Second Half Of 2024 - Report
Xbox has several games coming out in 2024, particularly in the latter half. We might already know the release windows for the games too, as Microsoft is most likely going to reveal them at its showcase on June 9.. According to The Verge, ...GameSpot - Tech -
Most Companies Lack Tech Needed to Meet Sustainability Reporting Requirements
Almost nine out of 10 tech and sustainability leaders say they need to adopt better technology, according to a Bain & Co. survey.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Disclosures of U.S. Identities in Spy Reports Nearly Tripled Last Year
Increase was largely because of efforts to combat foreign hackers targeting critical American infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023
The sharp increase of so-called unmaskings, to more than 31,300 times, arose from attempts by foreign hackers to infiltrate the computer systems of critical infrastructure.The New York Times - Top stories -
Browns reportedly asking taxpayers to fund half of $2.4B new stadium or $1B in upgrades to current stadium
The Browns want Cleveland taxpayers to kick in some cash for a new stadium. Just a few billion dollars or so.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
New York Botanical Garden Creates a ‘Wonderland’ Adventure
A show at the New York Botanical Garden, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s books, will explore his fictional and real worlds through plants, art and artifacts.The New York Times - Lifestyle - New York
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At least 19 people arrested as a Dallas encampment was cleared, local media report; NYPD say they have arrested number of individuals. Full report: crackdowns intensify on US campus protestsColumbia faculty ‘horrified’ by mass arrests of ...The Guardian - World - New York -
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Democrats pick up support of two Republicans to repeal law reinstated three weeks ago, with governor expected to ratify repeal. Arizona lawmakers have repealed the state’s 160-year-old statute banning nearly all abortions.. The 1864 law, which was ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
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