Despite pay increases and efforts to simplify the notoriously difficult swim test, New York’s lifeguard shortage is dire. The city says the lifeguard unions are partly to blame.
Tag: New York City
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Is It Legal to Sleep Outside in NYC? A Bill Aims to Clarify
A “Homeless Bill of Rights” that could become law on Saturday aims to clarify legal issues for homeless people, including whether they can camp outdoors. But the rules are anything but clear.
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What to Do in New York in June
Summer is just around the corner. We’ll help you navigate all the city has to offer — with some help from New York-based experts.
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Daniel Penny Plans to Testify About Killing of Jordan Neely
Daniel Penny, charged with manslaughter in the killing of Jordan Neely, is expected to argue that he acted in self-defense.
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The Surprising Obstacle to Overhauling How Children Learn to Read
New York is the latest large city to join a national push to change how children are taught to read. But principals and teachers can resist uprooting old practices.