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Plan to close notorious Rikers jail complex by 2026 approved
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers voted Thursday to close the notorious Rikers Island jail complex, which has become synonymous with violence and neglect, and replace it with four smaller jails intended to be more modern and humane. The City Council voted 36-13 to replace the complex with …
Empire State Building shows off new $165 million observatory
NEW YORK (AP) — The observatory atop the Empire State Building has a dizzying new look with floor-to-ceiling, 360-degree windows 102 floors above New York City. The remodeled observatory opens to the public Saturday. It was unveiled to the media Thursday. More than 4 million annual visitors to the 1931 …
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo bans sale of flavored e-cigarettes – UPI.com
Sept. 15 (UPI) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an emergency executive action Sunday to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes in the state.Cuomo also directed state police and the Department of Health to immediately partner to increase enforcement, including potential criminal, penalties against retailers that sell e-cigarettes to underage youth …
New York City declares measles outbreak over – UPI.com
Sept. 3 (UPI) — New York City health officials and Mayor Bill de Blasiodeclared the city’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years over Tuesday, after hundreds of diagnoses. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said a measles outbreak is declared over when 42 days has passed since the …
