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New York City has the largest homeless population in the nation (6sqft) — The homeless population in New York City has climbed to 78,000, a population equivalent to the 10th largest city in the state.
Condos in Trump buildings reportedly are selling for less than units in comparable buildings (Curbed) — A new analysis claims that properties in Trump-branded residences are less valuable than comparable luxury properties.
Residents in parts of Queens and Brooklyn are asked not to flush when it rains (New York Times) — Sewer pipes can’t handle all that additional fluid volume!
New hypothesis on the subway problem: trains are delayed because the conductors are driving slowly (The Village Voice) — Could it be so simple?
City will lead community-based initiatives to overcome local segregation (amNY) — The initiative is called “Where We Live NYC” will lead a series of conversations and community-based events to address long-standing issues of segregation throughout the city.
A French bulldog died on a flight from Houston to LaGuardia after being stowed in an overhead bin (CNBC) — The United Airlines has apologized for the oversight.