The New York City government, says financial watchdog Truth in Accounting (TIA), is a money mess. Its finances are the most troubled in America, TIA charges, although other cities also have problems. New York’s books, TIA claims, aren’t balanced as required by law. That’s because it doesn’t currently count all its bills, it says. For…
The Big Apple’s Finances Are Rancid, Accounting Group Contends
March 3, 2022
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New York City Mayor to Scrap Private Business Vaccine Mandate, School Mask Rules
New York City’s private business COVID-19 vaccine mandate and school masking requirement will be lifted soon, the city’s mayor said Feb. 27. But Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, is still not rescinding the mandate that forces workers to get vaccinated, as New York continues to be the most reluctant locale in the nation in rolling…
New York Mayor to Scrap Private Business Vaccine Mandate, School Mask Rules
New York’s private business COVID-19 vaccine and school masking mandates will be lifted soon, the city’s mayor has said. However, Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, still isn’t rescinding the mandate that forces workers to get vaccinated, as New York continues to be the most reluctant locale in the nation in rolling back rules imposed during…
New York City Plans to Install Subway Barriers After Spate of Attacks
Platform doors will be installed at multiple stations in New York City’s subway system after a spate of attacks, including six stabbings, a top transportation official says. The pilot program will see the doors put into place at three stations, including the Times Square station, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Janno Lieber told NY1. Another effort…
Over 95 Percent of US States Saw Hefty Rent Hikes Since Last Year
A new rent report just released by Rent.com indicates that 95 percent of U.S. states faced significant rent increases over 2021. The cost for one-bedroom units increased by an average of 22.6 percent, while two-bedroom units experienced hikes of around 20.4 percent. Rent.com, an apartment search engine and online marketplace catering to Millennials, is owned…
New York City to Phase Out Vaccine Mandate in Coming Weeks: Mayor
February 23, 2022
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New York City has a plan to phase out COVID-19 vaccine passports and mandates in the coming weeks, said Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday. “I can’t wait to get it done … I’m not going to get ahead of the science because I’m ready to get ahead of all of this and get back to…
Thug Charged With Hate Crime Against Falun Gong Allegedly Linked to Beijing
February 18, 2022
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News Analysis We all know about hate crimes, perpetrated by racists and bigots against, for example, ethnic and religious groups. They include anti-Asian hate, slurs against African Americans, and attacks on Jewish synagogues. But some hate crimes get less coverage in the mainstream press—those against adherents of Falun Gong, a spiritual meditation discipline. In the most recent…
Terminated NYC Sanitation Worker Speaks Out After Losing Job Over Vaccine Mandate
NEW YORK—Tom Libretti, a sanitation worker, loves his job at the City of New York’s Sanitation Department, riding on the back of a garbage truck and tossing refuse from garbage cans into its back. Or at least he did. Libretti is one of the 1,430 employees of the City of New York who refused to…
New York City Formally Terminates Unvaccinated Teachers
NEW YORK—New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) on Feb. 14 notified unvaccinated teachers and other school employees of their terminations, which it had been threatened for several months. “I am officially unemployed and fired, despite having a clean record,” elementary school teacher Nadia Lyakhnovich told The Epoch Times after receiving the email. Lyakhnovich is…
New York City Fires Nearly 1,500 Workers For Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine: Mayor
February 15, 2022
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New York Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday that 1,430 public-sector workers in the city were fired for failing to meet a Feb. 11 deadline to get vaccinated against COVID-19. As many as 4,000 city workers were given notice in January to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Three-quarters of those workers had…
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