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NYC Buildings Cut Emissions by 31%
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New York Citys government operations are becoming increasingly eco-friendly, with a significant drop in carbon emissions and energy use from city buildings and facilities. The city has achieved this by retrofitting old buildings with energy-efficient systems and adding more solar power, with a total municipal solar capacity of 32.5 megawatts. The city is pushing towards a 50% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with buildings making up 70% of all citywide emissions. The Department of Education, the top emitter, has only cut emissions by 14% since 2006, while the Human Resources Administration saw the biggest win with a 65% reduction. The citys chief decarbonization officer, Sana Barakat, is committed to finding more impact opportunities and raising the bar higher. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Chelsea Chaos: Car Chase, Panic, and Unanswered Questions
01:27|Chaos erupted in Chelsea, Manhattan, on Tuesday evening as a Jeep plowed into a moped, BMW, and light pole during a police chase. Bystanders scrambled to safety amidst the pandemonium. Witnesses described pure terror, with one woman noting it was unlike everyday noise. The BMW owner, Arnold Yee, initially thought it was a hit and run. The cause of the chase remains unclear. Checkout Solipillow.comCommunity Feedback Sought for Bronx Expressway Rebuild
01:46|New York State unveils plans to rebuild several Cross Bronx Expressway bridges, seeking public feedback before the comment period ends this Friday. The proposal includes a shared bike and pedestrian path and a breakdown shoulder, aiming to improve safety and reconnect communities. The project, estimated at nearly nine hundred million dollars, could start by years end, with officials emphasizing the importance of community input. Checkout Solipillow.comIslanders Rout Devils 9-0
01:46|New York Islanders Dominate New Jersey Devils in 9-0 Rout; Duclair Scores Hat Trick, Sorokin Secures Shutout Checkout Solipillow.comMamdani's Housing Agenda: Hearings on Rental Ripoffs
01:21|New York Citys Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making tenant protections a top priority, signing an executive order for Rental Ripoff hearings to expose shady rental practices. After touring rundown apartments in Brooklyn, tenants and advocates express cautious optimism about his commitment to fixing the citys housing crisis. Cea Weaver, director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants, outlines the full housing agenda, emphasizing the importance of gathering stories from affected renters for real reforms. City officials prepare for the hearings, with New Yorkers hoping for stronger protections and fairer rents. Checkout Solipillow.comGoldman Kicks Off Reelection Bid, Faces Lander Challenge
01:13|Representative Dan Goldman, a two-term Democratic incumbent, has kicked off his reelection campaign, facing a tough primary challenge from Brad Lander. Goldman secured early support from Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He emphasized the need for proven fighters in Washington, highlighting the importance of this primary in New Yorks Democratic politics. Checkout Solipillow.comMan Sentenced for Stabbing Girlfriend in Front of Kids
01:29|A Long Island man, Albaro Chacon, was sentenced to 15-17 years in prison for stabbing his girlfriend in front of their three children. The attack occurred on November 16, 2024, when Chacon entered his girlfriends bedroom with a knife, intending to kill her. She fought back, deflecting the blade and getting stabbed three times in the arm. Their six-year-old son and five-year-old daughter witnessed the incident, and Chacon had planned to take them and flee. The woman managed to escape and flag down a passing car for help. Chacon had attempted to clean up the crime scene before police arrived. The children and their mother are now safe, but the trauma from the domestic violence will have lasting effects. Checkout Solipillow.comTeachers Fight Tier Six Pension Reform
01:56|Thousands of New York teachers, including Kristin DeFendis and Meghan Sheridan, are advocating for pension reform, specifically targeting changes to Tier six. This tier affects educators hired after 2012, requiring them to wait until age 63 for full benefits, unlike their predecessors who could retire at 55 after 30 years. The United Federation of Teachers, representing over 78,000 members, is leading the campaign, Fix Tier six in twenty twenty-six. They plan monthly actions and a major rally in Albany on March 8th, aiming to make their voices heard and push for real reform. Checkout Solipillow.comTrump Admin Cracks Down on Fraud in Aid Programs
02:04|The Trump administration is targeting five Democratic-led states, including California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York, for alleged fraud in federal aid programs for kids and families. The plan could withhold funds from key programs like child care subsidies and cash assistance, which are lifelines for low-income families. State leaders are pushing back hard, vowing to fight in court and defending their fraud-fighting records. The administration has not shared specific fraud details or how much money is at stake. Checkout Solipillow.comTekashi 6ix9ine Joins Maduro in NY's Toughest Jail
01:29|Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine joins high-profile inmates at New Yorks Metropolitan Detention Center, known for its harsh conditions and inadequate mental health and medical care. Despite ongoing issues, including staff shortages and power outages, federal judges continue to reduce sentences due to the jails poor reputation. Checkout Solipillow.com