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Challengers of Affirmative Action Have a New Target: New York City’s Elite High Schools

NYTimes.com (N.Y./Region) 12/14 10:11A ELIZA SHAPIRO

The controversy surrounding Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to integrate the city’s specialized high schools just intensified.

Andrew Frierson, Pioneering Black Opera Singer, Dies at 94

NYTimes.com (U.S.) 12/14 7:35A SAM ROBERTS

A bass-baritone, he made his professional debut with the New York City Opera and later encouraged other black opera singers, especially men.

New York City Can Protect Tenants Now

NYTimes.com (Home Page) 12/14 6:50A THE EDITORIAL BOARD

A package of bills would allow the city to fight harassment by landlords.

What Amazon Could Learn From Google in New York City

NYTimes.com (N.Y./Region) 12/14 3:40A WINNIE HU and J. DAVID GOODMAN

Amazon’s arrival in New York City has been loud. But Google has been quietly expanding in Manhattan for years, with few complaints from residents.

Lack of choice hurts ride-hailing across New York City

CrainsNewYork.com (Energy & Utilities) 12/14 12:57A

In theory, ride-hailing technology is about freedom and choice for passengers and drivers alike. For passengers, it should allow them to get a ride whenever and wherever...

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Lack of choice hurts ride-hailing across New York City

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 12/14 12:57A

In theory, ride-hailing technology is about freedom and choice for passengers and drivers alike. For passengers, it should allow them to get a ride whenever and wherever...

Hung without care? Some say tunnel decor is an eyesore

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 12/13 4:31P

Some commuters who use the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey into New York City think the agency that operates it needs better editing — or a remedial design class. Wreaths have...

City pharmacies halt tobacco sales Jan. 1

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 12/13 12:19P Jennifer Henderson

New York City pharmacies have already set their New Year’s resolution – albeit legally imposed. They’ll no longer be able to sell tobacco products as of Jan. 1, 2019. The ban...

City plans to sell $1B of public-housing air rights

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 12/12 2:55P Joe Anuta

The de Blasio administration plans to sell New York City Housing Authority unused air rights to developers for the first time, the mayor announced Wednesday as part the latest...

New York City Transit increase train speeds on two lines in Brooklyn

CrainsNewYork.com (Education) 12/11 11:03A

The city is changing rules and speeding up some of its trains in an effort to improve subway service. The New York Times  Officials instituted strict speed rules for safety...

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The Top 15 Indoor Play Spaces Across New York City

Mommy Poppins 12/14 8:00A Jody Mercier

You've probably already bookmarked our lists of the best spots to play in Manhattan , Brooklyn , and Queens . (Oh, you haven't yet? Hint: Now's your chance.) To cap off your...

Andrew Frierson, Pioneering Black Opera Singer, Dies at 94

NYTimes.com (Music) 12/14 7:35A SAM ROBERTS

A bass-baritone, he made his professional debut with the New York City Opera and later encouraged other black opera singers, especially men.

You’re Not Wrong By Annie Armstrong

BKMag.com 12/14 7:19A danielstedman

Kelly Zutrau, frontwoman of dreampop darling Wet, bumped into filmmaker Alfred Marroquin on a side street near his house in Williamsburg last spring. It wasn’t exactly an accident. I saw Kelly in the...

Lack of choice hurts ride-hailing across New York City

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 12/14 12:57A

In theory, ride-hailing technology is about freedom and choice for passengers and drivers alike. For passengers, it should allow them to get a ride whenever and wherever...

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Hung without care? Some say tunnel decor is an eyesore

CrainsNewYork.com (Hospitality and Tourism) 12/13 4:32P

Some commuters who use the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey into New York City think the agency that operates it needs better editing — or a remedial design class. Wreaths have...

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Classic Mignonette

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/13 12:58A Sasha Marx

Most recipes for classic mignonette don't give its the respect and attention they deserve. With a sharp knife, and a little attention to detail, you can raise the bar on this raw bar staple. Get...

Sautéed Mushrooms With Thyme on Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/12 12:58A Michael Harlan Turkell

Shallots and thyme flavor the sautéed mushrooms topping these earthy, tangy, satisfying Danish-style toasts. Get Recipe!

Duck à l'Orange

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/11 10:27P Daniel Gritzer

An acrobatic balancing act of acid, bitter, sugar, and fat, the sauce for this duck à l'orange recipe is designed to walk the tightrope of flavor, perfectly suited to cutting through the richness of...

Gingerbread Cookies

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/10 10:28P Stella Parks

With bold spices and a delicate snap, these gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday bite whether served plain and simple or with a thin layer of royal icing to garnish. A pinch of orange zest in...

Blue Cheese and Toasted-Pecan Dip

Serious Eats (Recipes) 12/7 12:00A Morgan Eisenberg

Classic blue cheese dip gets a nutty twist with this quick and easy recipe, ideal for holiday entertaining or game-day parties. Get Recipe!

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Lack of choice hurts ride-hailing across New York City

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 12/14 12:57A

In theory, ride-hailing technology is about freedom and choice for passengers and drivers alike. For passengers, it should allow them to get a ride whenever and wherever...

Hung without care? Some say tunnel decor is an eyesore

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 12/13 4:31P

Some commuters who use the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey into New York City think the agency that operates it needs better editing — or a remedial design class. Wreaths have...

City pharmacies halt tobacco sales Jan. 1

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 12/13 12:19P Jennifer Henderson

New York City pharmacies have already set their New Year’s resolution – albeit legally imposed. They’ll no longer be able to sell tobacco products as of Jan. 1, 2019. The ban...

City plans to sell $1B of public-housing air rights

CrainsNewYork.com (Retail & Apparel) 12/12 2:55P Joe Anuta

The de Blasio administration plans to sell New York City Housing Authority unused air rights to developers for the first time, the mayor announced Wednesday as part the latest...

Holiday Countdown, Gifts for the Home

New York Fashion Hunter 12/12 4:47A Stephanie

It s just two weeks before Christmas and all through the net, shoppers are scrambling for presents to get. Monday was Green Monday. What’s Green Monday, you ask? Essentially,...

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Lack of choice hurts ride-hailing across New York City

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 12/14 12:57A

In theory, ride-hailing technology is about freedom and choice for passengers and drivers alike. For passengers, it should allow them to get a ride whenever and wherever...

Hung without care? Some say tunnel decor is an eyesore

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 12/13 4:32P

Some commuters who use the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey into New York City think the agency that operates it needs better editing — or a remedial design class. Wreaths have...

City pharmacies halt tobacco sales Jan. 1

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 12/13 12:19P Jennifer Henderson

New York City pharmacies have already set their New Year’s resolution – albeit legally imposed. They’ll no longer be able to sell tobacco products as of Jan. 1, 2019. The ban...

City plans to sell $1B of public-housing air rights

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 12/12 2:55P Joe Anuta

The de Blasio administration plans to sell New York City Housing Authority unused air rights to developers for the first time, the mayor announced Wednesday as part the latest...

New York City Transit increase train speeds on two lines in Brooklyn

CrainsNewYork.com (Sports) 12/11 11:03A

The city is changing rules and speeding up some of its trains in an effort to improve subway service. The New York Times  Officials instituted strict speed rules for safety...

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Mark your calendars: These are New York’s top real estate events next week

The Real Deal 12/14 5:00A Ashley McHugh

There will be a few real estate events in New York City next week. On Dec. 18, the Apollo Business Consulting is hosting its Jasmine Night New York Financial Real Estate...

The latest closing at 220 Central Park South is this $28.4M unit

The Real Deal 12/14 4:30A Kerry Barger

The latest unit to close at Vornado Realty Trust’s 220 Central Park South sold for $28.4 million. Unit 28A was purchased by an anonymous buyer, listed as “VVMB NY LLC,”...

Lack of choice hurts ride-hailing across New York City

CrainsNewYork.com (Real Estate) 12/14 12:57A

In theory, ride-hailing technology is about freedom and choice for passengers and drivers alike. For passengers, it should allow them to get a ride whenever and wherever...

Hung without care? Some say tunnel decor is an eyesore

CrainsNewYork.com (Real Estate) 12/13 4:31P

Some commuters who use the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey into New York City think the agency that operates it needs better editing — or a remedial design class. Wreaths have...

City pharmacies halt tobacco sales Jan. 1

CrainsNewYork.com (Real Estate) 12/13 12:19P Jennifer Henderson

New York City pharmacies have already set their New Year’s resolution – albeit legally imposed. They’ll no longer be able to sell tobacco products as of Jan. 1, 2019. The ban...

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Texas Judge Strikes Down Obama’s Affordable Care Act as Unconstitutional

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/14 3:26P ABBY GOODNOUGH and ROBERT PEAR

The ruling was over a lawsuit filed this year by a group of Republican governors and state attorneys general. A group of intervening states led by Democrats promised to appeal...

In Battle Over Johnson’s Baby Powder, Asbestos Opens a New Legal Front

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/14 3:10P RONI CARYN RABIN and TIFFANY HSU

Johnson & Johnson says its product is safe. But asbestos, a carcinogen that can exist underground near talc, was a concern inside the company for decades.

What Is Talc, Where Is It Used and Why Is Asbestos a Concern?

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/14 1:44P RONI CARYN RABIN

Here's what you need to know about talc and the health-related claims surrounding it.

Q&A: Albinism Strips Pigment From the Body, Including the Eyes

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/14 8:24A C. CLAIBORNE RAY

The pigment shortage may cause eyes to appear pink or red. In fact, the coloring results from exposed blood vessels.

Ask Well: Is Eating Deli Meats Really That Bad for You?

NYTimes.com (Health) 12/13 10:00P RONI CARYN RABIN

Even small amounts of processed meat increase the risk of colorectal cancer.

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