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NYC's Minimum Wage Should Double To $30, Dem Socialist Pol Says

New York City's minimum wage just hit $15 an hour — but one aspiring official wants to double it. Nomiki Konst, a democratic socialist candidate for public advocate, announced a proposal Thursday to require big companies — and the city itself — to pay workers at least $30 an hour.

NYPD Tow Truck Squads To Crack Down On Bus Lane Blockers

Parking in a bus lane just got riskier. The NYPD has a battalion of tow trucks ready to clear cars from bus lanes as part of an effort to speed up buses in the city, officials said Thursday.

Dream Act Passes New York State Senate

New York's state Senate passed the Dream Act, which will provide access to state college tuition aid to undocumented immigrants' children, on Wednesday. The bill was renamed to honor state Sen. Jose Peralta, who championed the cause before his death from cancer.

Chick-Fil-A Plans To Open In Union Square: Reports

The Chick-Fil-A takeover of New York City is set to continue as the southern fast food giant is in negotiations to open in a large space previously occupied by a beloved Union Square restaurant, according to reports.

Ex-Lieutenant Says NYPD Helped Trumps Get Gun Permits: Report

An ex-NYPD lieutenant who has been charged with bribery accused the License Division of doling out favors to President Donald Trump, his son Donald Trump Jr. and Michael Cohen, according to a Daily News report.

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Lead image: Nomiki Konst is seen on May 15, 2017. Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP