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Rent Unaffordable for Average Worker in NY
A study shows New York workers, especially those who live near NYC, must earn up to $11 more per hour to afford rent.

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A study shows New York workers, especially those who live near NYC, must earn up to $11 more per hour to afford rent.

A study shows New York workers, especially those who live near NYC, must earn up to $11 more per hour to afford rent.
A study shows New York workers, especially those who live near NYC, must earn up to $11 more per hour to afford rent.
A study shows New York workers, especially those who live near NYC, must earn up to $11 more per hour to afford rent.
A study shows New York workers, especially those who live near NYC, must earn up to $11 more per hour to afford rent.
A study shows New York workers, especially those who live near NYC, must earn up to $11 more per hour to afford rent.
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The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.
The man stole from six stores in East Rockaway, Garden City, Hewlett, Westbury and West Hempstead, the DA alleges.