After years of steady growth, many technology companies are laying off workers and giving up millions of square feet of office space in the city.
Tag: New York City
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Once Praised, Jails Chief Draws Ire Over Lack of Transparency on Rikers
Under pressure to stem violence in New York City jails, the commissioner, Louis A. Molina, has angered federal officials by withholding information on sensitive investigations.
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Oases in the Bronx, Community Gardens Gain Recognition
Lawmakers in Albany voted to designate community gardens statewide as crucial to the urban environment, especially in the fight against climate change. The bill awaits the governor’s signature but the role of these gardens stretches back decades.
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Yoko Ono and the Dakota
Word that the pop culture icon has left the fabled Upper West Side apartment building that she defined for a generation has sparked reflection on her impact as a resident there for 50 years.
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With Hollywood on Strike, a Bright Spot in New York’s Economy Goes Dark
Tens of thousands of behind-the-scenes workers, in solidarity with striking actors and writers, are bracing for what could be a monthslong standoff with the studios.