Garden State Parkway Reopens After NJ Wildfire Smoke Contributed to Closure
As a wildfire continued to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, the smoky conditions contributed to the hourslong closure of a miles of the Garden State Parkway just as folks head to the Jersey Shore for...
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Uptick in COVID-19 Found in NY Wastewater. Here's What It Could Mean
More than a dozen wastewater plants across the state are now reporting high concentrations of the virus, according to a dashboard that tracks COVID,
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Airbnb Sues New York City Over New Rules Restricting Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb sued New York City on Thursday over an ordinance that the company says imposes arbitrary restrictions that would greatly reduce the local supply of short-term rentals.
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MTA OIG Study Finds Excessive LIRR Work Hours Give Rise to Severe Fatigue, Safety Risk
A new audit released by the Office of the MTA Office of Inspector General found that excessive work hours for rail employees are posing a high risk to their safety. The study looked at fatigue which c... -
JFK Airport Warehouse Previously Used for USPS Overflow Being Prepped to House Migrants
In the shadow of JFK Airport, on a desolate stretch behind barbed wire, is Building 197 — a sprawling warehouse that is being prepared as the next home for new asylum seekers, according to city hall. ...
