A Brooklyn courthouse unsealed indictments against two Indian chemical companies and a senior executive for distributing fentanyl precursors. Meanwhile, bird flu claimed its first U.S. fatality and infected pet cats in New York City.
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Week of Jan 6 – Jan 12, 2025
Indictments, outbreaks, and urban reforms spark New York’s week of bold shifts.
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This week in New York, legal battles and fresh policies dominated the headlines. Indictments in Brooklyn, a bird flu outbreak, and corruption pleas mixed with the launch of congestion pricing and economic changes, marking a period of challenges and reform across the city.
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www.nytimes.comNYC launches its first congestion pricing system, charging $9 to enter Manhattan during peak hours. This innovative move aims to relieve traffic and reshape urban mobility.
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