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NYC Fur Ban An Attack On Black Culture, Advocates Say
The ban targets a symbol of pride for African-Americans in NYC without stopping white suburbanites from buying fur, advocates argue.

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Noah Manskar covers all things New York City for Patch, writing citywide stories about crime, politics, the subways and much else. He came to Patch from Blank Slate Media, where he covered community news and local politics in Nassau County, Long Island. He has won six awards from the New York Press Association and the Press Club of Long Island, including a first-place honor for a story about allegations of sexual abuse against the former president of a prestigious Catholic high school.
Noah grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2015. He lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with his partner, Claire, and their cat, Martha Washington.
The ban targets a symbol of pride for African-Americans in NYC without stopping white suburbanites from buying fur, advocates argue.

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The state Senate passed a bill that would allow officials to hand over the president's tax returns to Congress.
The Rent Guidelines Board may allow landlords to increase rents as much as 3.75% under a proposal approved Tuesday.
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Shielding the names of cops who can't be trusted in court is unfair to defendants, activists argue.
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The mayor couldn't say that he wipes off the equipment he uses "every single time."
The city saw 82 anti-Semitic hate crimes in the first four months of the year, up from just 45 last year, NYPD figures show.
Small landlords say they would have a tougher time maintaining their buildings if state lawmakers limit rent increases.
A state court upheld the city's landmark rules creating a pay floor for drivers who work for ride-hailing apps.
The city lost an appeal to keep a portion of a report on Fort Greene Park secret as the Parks Department pursues a major renovation there.
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