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Queens

Gov. Hochul initiative targets illegal smoke shops across NYC, paving the way for more closures and hefty fines

By Anthony Medina
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Business

Cannabis 101: Confused by New York’s marijuana laws? Here’s what you need to know ahead of 4/‌20

By Christian Murray
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Business

Sign of the times: Why vacant storefronts continue to plague NYC

By Barbara Russo-Lennon
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Queens

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards delivers ‘State of the Borough’ address, focuses on green energy projects, hydroponics labs and affordable housing

By Athena Dawson
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Queens

The final goal: Willets Point plan for new NYCFC soccer stadium and hundreds of affordable apartments gets City Council approval

By Robert Pozarycki
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The Bronx

Bronx Assembly Members Benedetto and Zaccaro Jr. take aim at unlicensed cannabis shops

By Emily Swanson
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Business

Squish! NYC sidewalks to get jam packed if a new bill is passed, business group says

By Barbara Russo
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Housing & Homelessness

Lawsuit challenging NYC property tax system cleared to move forward – opening door for possible, massive changes

By Ben Brachfeld
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Business

EXCLUSIVE | City Council member aims to give NYC food shoppers a break at the register if they pay higher than listed price for groceries

By Ethan Stark-Miller
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The Bronx

‘City of Cement’: Bronx orgs speak out against City of Yes for Economic Opportunity

By Emily Swanson
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Long Island

South Fork Wind Whirls Into History Off Montauk 

By Timothy Bolger
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The Bronx

City of Yes for Economic Opportunity earns split support from Bronx community boards

By Emily Swanson
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Brooklyn

New $25M beauty manufacturing and innovation hub for Black- and women-owned businesses coming to Brooklyn Navy Yard

By Adam Daly
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Business

Outdoor dining in NYC: Applications open for permanent program as city unveils new, modular setups

By Ben Brachfeld
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Long Island

NIMBY Issues Hit Home as Shinnecock Nation Cuts New Access Road in Hampton Bays

By Marc Horowitz
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Brooklyn

Elected officials, unions rally in Albany against SUNY Downstate closure

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Brooklyn

Proposed bill threatens survival of independent liquor stores in Brooklyn and beyond as supermarkets push to sell wine

By Rachel Butler
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Housing & Homelessness

Week in Rewind: Bronx teens missing, housing affordability value in Bronx, Torres touts affordable housing dub and are men’s homeless shelters coming to northeast Bronx?

Compiled by Seamus Higgins
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Brooklyn

Op-ed | Protect small business from unintended consequences of bad legislation

By Michelle Cadore
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The Bronx

Mixed support so far in the Bronx for City of Yes economic initiative

By Emily Swanson
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The Bronx

Allerton street vendors, including military veterans, continue to clash with DSNY

By Emily Swanson
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Long Island

Suffolk IDA Seeks Comments on Enclaves Tax Break Plan in Southold

By Timothy Bolger
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Queens

AM Rajkumar proposes new bill to shutter illegal smoke shops across the city and state

By Anthony Medina
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Long Island

2024 Preview: East End News Stories to Watch This Year

By Timothy Bolger

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