Verónica Del Valle

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New York City Council pushes for transparency on clearing homeless encampments

Thursday, August 03, 2023

Two New York City Councilmembers are calling on the city for more transparency about what happens after unhoused people are removed from public spaces.

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Beyoncenomics: Certain businesses see pre-Bey spikes

Friday, July 28, 2023

A Yelp analysis of search traffic data in cities where the tour has stopped found the weekly average of searches for nail salon technicians went up almost 200% compared to last year. 

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Councilmember pushes bill to improve quality of life for NYC sex workers

Friday, June 23, 2023

New York City has been changing its approach towards sex workers for years.  Now, new legislation hopes to make life easier for New Yorkers participating in it. 

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A Harlem man blows the whistle on the temporary license plate industry

Thursday, June 15, 2023

On thousands of cars across the region, temporary license plates lead to a network of businesses selling them illegally. Now one man is telling the story of his time in the industry. 

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The COVID federal public health emergency is over. So now what?

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The federal public health emergency tied to COVID-19 has finally ended. So what does that mean for New York City?

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New Jersey shopping center shoos the mallrats from the mall

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Teenagers hanging out at the mall is a time-honored tradition. But one New Jersey shopping center says unaccompanied teens are causing trouble. 

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NJ addiction recovery expert eyes the potential of over the counter Narcan

Monday, April 10, 2023

Local addiction recovery experts are watching closely as the overdose-reversing drug Narcan becomes more-widely available for sale over the counter by late summer.

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A 3-day festival celebrates author Philip Roth and his New Jersey roots

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents "Philip Roth Unbound," a sprawling celebration of Roth's life and legacy to coincide with what would have been his 90th birthday.

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Newark's Harriet Tubman monument makes Black liberation interactive

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

This Women's History Month, Newark, New Jersey is honoring a hero of the Underground Railroad. 

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The enduring influence of The Notorious B.I.G.

Thursday, March 09, 2023

The Brooklyn hip hop legend's influence continues to grow more than 25 years after he was gunned down by an unknown assailant.

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Educators craft the path forward on Black history in the classroom

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

For much of American history, Black history has been treated like a footnote. But in classrooms across the country, educators are changing that narrative. 

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Local newspapers continue to disappear in New Jersey

Monday, January 30, 2023

About 2 news organizations in the U.S. shut down every week, according to the New York Times. Earlier this month, New Jersey lost another handful.

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Mayor Adams lays out his priorities for second year in office

Friday, January 27, 2023

Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a number of key initiatives during his second annual State of the City address. 

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New Yorkers navigate the risks and realities of gas stoves

Thursday, January 19, 2023

A new report on health risks associated with gas stoves has sparked conversation about their use going forward, but millions of New Yorkers are still exposed to gas ranges every day.

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The American Museum of Natural History ushers in a new era

Thursday, January 12, 2023

As everything else changes in New York, the American Museum of Natural History stays the same. But the museum will soon undergo one of its biggest changes in decades. 

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"Stomp" takes a final bow in Manhattan

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

The off-Broadway show “Stomp” is closing after almost 29 years of performance in New York. 

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Puerto Rican Holiday Food Helps Keep Tradition Alive Among Diaspora

Friday, December 23, 2022

Every December, an entire economy emerges, revolving around some staple Puerto Rican holiday foods.

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Brooklyn Nonprofit Puts Young Rockers on Stage to Help Other Kids

Friday, December 09, 2022

A Brooklyn nonprofit is helping young musicians find their voice and their cause. 

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Remembering Front-Line Workers Lost To COVID-19

Monday, June 22, 2020

The U.S. has lost more than 120,000 people since the coronavirus started sickening Americans five months ago. Here we remember a few of those who continued working during the pandemic, serving others.

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