NYC reports updated immigration stats, Manhattan federal authorities charge a crime crew, and a severe flu season adds pressure on local health services.
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New York, City, News, New York, United States
Week of Mar 10 – Mar 16, 2025
A rollercoaster week in New York where economic pressures, legal battles, and wild weather converge.
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New York faced steady inflation and a tough flu season while legal moves and crime cases stirred community concerns. Labor issues and unexpected bird flu casualties added strain, with severe storms elsewhere compounding the challenges.
New York area prices increased by 0.3% in February and are up 4.2% year-over-year, reflecting steady inflation trends in the region.
www.bls.govA judge extended a deportation ban for a Columbia student while authorities indicted six maritime drug traffickers in Brooklyn, spotlighting the city's active legal arena.
www.reuters.com · www.justice.govNew York saw mixed updates: labor data highlighted underutilization, a Brooklyn fraud case tied to crypto led to a lengthy prison term, and bird flu unexpectedly claimed pet lives.
www.bls.gov · www.justice.gov · www.nytimes.comSevere storms across 7 U.S. states unleashed tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires, killing at least 40. Emergency teams scramble amid widespread damage as extreme weather upends communities.
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