Diwali Holiday, Jaywalking Legalized, and NYC's Arts Sector Challenges

31/10/2024 11 min Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we discuss the recognition of Diwali as a school holiday and explore the community's response to this milestone. The legalization of jaywalking is examined alongside the racial disparities in citations it highlights. A quick roundup of New York City headlines includes the crackdown on marijuana shops. We address growing concerns about the West Nile Virus in the city. The episode also delves into the challenges faced by New York City's arts and culture sector and its governance in the post-pandemic era.

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