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MTA Workers' Pay Surged As Agency Worked To Fix Subways
The agency's payroll costs jumped by hundreds of millions of dollars last year, driven by a spike in overtime payments, a report shows.
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Noah Manskar, Patch Staff
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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.
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Electric Scooters, Bikes Could Be Legalized Across New York
A Queens state senator has introduced a bill to legalize electric two-wheelers that have become popular in other big cities.
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Here's Just How Long It Takes To Get To Work In NYC
No surprise: It's longer than any other big city in the United States, according to a new study.
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Most NYers Want Homeless Shelters In Their Neighborhoods: Poll
Homeless shelters may not be as controversial as they often seem, according to a poll from an NYC nonprofit.
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Over 100 NY Boy Scout Leaders Accused Of Sex Abuse, Lawyers Say
Some 130 scout leaders in New York — including about two dozen in NYC — are in the Boy Scouts's "perversion files," lawyers say.
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Video Screen In Subway Station Not Spying On You, MTA Says
A video screen at a Manhattan subway stop sparked privacy concerns, but the MTA says it's just meant to spook fare-beaters.
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Street Vendors Will Be Paid After City Trashed Their Carts
The city agreed to pay hundreds of street vendors who say their property was seized and destroyed under a recently approved settlement.
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Ban On Glass Skyscrapers Part Of NYC's War On Climate Change
Energy-guzzling glass buildings would be a thing of the past under Mayor Bill de Blasio's "Green New Deal" for the city.
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Spectrum May Not Be Booted From New York After All
State regulators reached a settlement with the company after threatening to kick it out of New York.
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NYC Has Sunk Nearly $1B Into Faulty Wireless Network: Report
The city has reportedly paid a contractor about $900M to run a wireless network that recently broke down for more than a week.
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See How Hard Gentrification Has Hit Your NYC Neighborhood
Hundreds of NYC-area neighborhoods are exclusive or "super-gentrified," while others are at risk, research shows. Here's where they are.
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Subway Rides Get More Expensive This Weekend: What To Know
The MTA's subway and bus fare changes take effect on Sunday. Here's what you need to know before you buy a MetroCard.
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Walk The Talk And Block NYC Pipeline, Activists Tell Cuomo
Activists called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to block a natural gas pipeline planned for waters off New York City's shoreline.
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NYC To Force Buildings To Cut Emissions In Own 'Green New Deal'
The City Council passed a bill that would force big buildings such as the Empire State Building to sharply cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Netflix To Expand NYC Presence, Open Brooklyn Film Studio
The company's expansion is expected to create 127 jobs in exchange for $4 million in state tax breaks.
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De Blasio Broke Ethics Rules By Seeking Developer Cash: Report
The mayor reportedly sought money from donors with business before the city despite multiple warnings not to.
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New York Restricts Immigration Arrests In Courthouses
ICE agents can only make arrests in courthouses if they have papers issued by a federal judge under rules issued Wednesday.
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MTA Starts Search For Firm To Set Up Congestion Pricing
MTA Bridges and Tunnels has asked companies to express their interest in implementing the tolls to enter Manhattan's core.
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Here's Where To Get Passover Meals In NYC
The eight-day Jewish festival starts Friday. Here's where to stock up for your Seder meals in NYC.
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NYC's Housing Crisis Hits Immigrants Especially Hard, Report Says
Nearly 900,000 NYC immigrants have no tenant protections, advocates say. They're also more likely to face steep rents and overcrowding.
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