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New York City Mayor Asks Biden Administration For Migrant Housing Funds
9Aug By adminNo Comments
Politics

New York City Mayor Asks Biden Administration For Migrant Housing Funds

NEW YORK (AP) — With thousands of migrants still arriving in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday renewed his appeal to the federal government to help the city avert a budgetary crisis as expenses mount — now projected at $12.2 billion by the end of next year — because of the influx of people coming from the southern U.S. border seeking temporary care and shelter.“Our compassion may be limitless, but our resources are not. This is the budgetary reality we are facing if we don’t get the additional support we need,” Adams said during an address that sought to put the onus on the Biden administration to help relieve his city from the growing financial burden.“New Yorkers did not create an international humanitarian crisis. But our city’s residents have been left to deal with this cri...
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Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus Candida auris may be because of climate change, scientists say
29Jul By adminNo Comments
Health

Sudden explosion of dangerous fungus Candida auris may be because of climate change, scientists say

Candida auris infections have emerged globally as public health threat in recent years, posing a particular risk in health care settings for people who already have serious medical problems. Scientists say the sudden explosion of the fungus, which was not found in humans anywhere until 2009, may be because of climate change.The fungal infections can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections. Its mortality rate has been estimated at 30% to 60%.In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified the rare and dangerous infection that was never before found in the United States. Research laboratories quickly mobilized to review historical specimens and found the fungus had been present in the country since at least 2013. In t...
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The 10 Best New York City Boat Tours
18Jul By adminNo Comments
Travel

The 10 Best New York City Boat Tours

Taking a boat tour is a must-do when visiting New York City, as it gives you a full view of the mighty Manhattan skyline and many of its famous bridges and buildings. Whether you're looking for a leisurely kayak trip along the Hudson River or a romantic sunset sail, you'll find a cruise to suit your interests. Consulting both expert opinion and traveler sentiment, U.S. News gathered nine of the best New York City boat tours.Classic Harbor Line – AIANY Around Manhattan Architecture TourPrice: Adults from $112; students from $82Duration: 2.75 hoursAdmire some of the city's most significant architecture on this nearly three-hour cruise from Classic Harbor Line. With a member of the American Institute of Architects as your guide, you'll spot towering residential buildings, Little Island at Pi...
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The 19 Best New York City Tours
8Jul By adminNo Comments
Travel

The 19 Best New York City Tours

With its never-ending list of must-see attractions, New York City can prove overwhelming for even the most seasoned traveler. In an effort to squeeze in as much sightseeing as possible, why not lean on the assistance of locals to help guide you? Consulting both traveler sentiment and expert opinion, U.S. News identified the top New York City tours, including bus tours, scenic cruises, cycling trips through Central Park and helicopter rides over the skyline.Bike Rent NYC – Central Park Bike TourPrice: From $49Duration: 2 hoursThe Central Park Bike Tour – led by Bike Rent NYC – guides cyclists through about 5 miles of Central Park in roughly two hours, with several stops along the way, including the Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields and the Reservoir. Reviewers generally praise the guide...
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New York employers to start telling applicants when they encounter AI
3Jul By adminNo Comments
Money

New York employers to start telling applicants when they encounter AI

Starting this week, job-hunters in New York City will be let in on a formerly hidden part of the application process, learning whether — and how — artificial intelligence is being used to make hiring decisions. The city's automated employment decision tools law, enacted in 2021 and scheduled to be enforced July 5, positions New York City as a leader in regulating the use of AI in hiring. Other cities and states expected to gradually follow suit. The narrowly tailored law is designed to offset potential misuses of AI in ways that could substantially affect workers' livelihoods. Specifically, it requires companies that lean on AI tools to make hiring decisions to disclose this fact to candidates. It also mandates that employers conduct annual third-party "bias audits" of the technol...
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