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The system profits from short-term extraction while undermining communities and pensions. PE lobbying fights rent control & protects tax breaks, turning housing & essential services into revenue streams for investors. (3/3)

#PrivateEquity #CommunityDestabilization

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6MS...
How Private Equity is Destroying the American Dream
YouTube video by Noel Lorenzana, CPA
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January 11, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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NYSNA President Nancy Hagans said

"Instead of guaranteeing health care for nurses, these wealthy hospitals are pushing to cut health care benefits for nurses who put their own health on the line to care for New Yorkers every day & during flu surge and COVID-19."

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Largest nursing strike in New York City history looming as contract negotiations continue
The largest nurses' strike in New York City history could begin on Monday morning.
abcnews.go.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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~16,000 NYC nurses may strike Monday at five private hospitals including Mt Sinai & NY Presbyterian over pay, benefits, & workplace safety. Gov declared a state of emergency. Tentative contracts last week averted strikes at other NYC hospitals.

#NursesStrike #NYC

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Largest nursing strike in New York City history looming as contract negotiations continue
The largest nurses' strike in New York City history could begin on Monday morning.
abcnews.go.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:14 PM
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Stop & Shop is giving away free bagels to shoppers in Connecticut and New England through National Bagel Day.

Customers can choose from multiple flavors by checking in at the in-store Savings Station to receive a digital coupon limited to one bagel per household.

www.ctinsider.com/waterbury/ne...
Stop & Shop offering free bagels across CT for National Bagel Day
Customers must check in to the Savings Station kiosk inside the store to receive a digital free bagel coupon.
www.ctinsider.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Market Basket ranks #2 in the U.S. for the second year, just behind H-E-B, beating Woodman’s. Known for low prices and its "More for your dollar" slogan, the Tewksbury-based chain enjoys strong customer loyalty.

#MarketBasket #GroceryNews #RetailRankings #NewEngland

www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Grocery chain study ranks Market Basket No. 2 in the nation
This study found that U.S. consumers prioritize saving money on groceries more than their counterparts in other developed countries.
www.boston.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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Actor and podcaster Michael Rapaport announced he plans to run for NYC mayor in 2029. He promises affordability while criticizing the current mayor’s policies.

"EVERYTHING is free, but I need a few bucks first from my voters," Rapaport wrote.

#NYC #Mayor2029
www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
Actor Michael Rapaport announces bid for 2029 NYC mayor's race
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
www.cbsnews.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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A 17-year-old boy Josue Argudo was fatally stabbed in Queens near Jamaica Ave & 76th St. NYPD is seeking two male suspects; anyone with info can call 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online.

#Queens #CrimeAlert #CommunitySafety #NYC #CrimeTips

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17-year-old stabbed to death in Queens; police search for 2 suspects
New York City police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects wanted in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Queens.
www.fox5ny.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Vanderbilt University is opening a New York campus at the historic General Theological Seminary site in Chelsea. About 200 undergraduates will study there combining NYC-based coursework and internships while the university restores the landmark complex.

#NYC #HigherEd

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January 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Several Long Island hospitals narrowly avoided a nurses’ strike after Northwell Huntington, Syosset, & Plainview reached tentative agreements with NYS Nurses Association. Strikes still possible at major points like Mount Sinai, Montefiore, & NY-Presbyterian.

#NYHealth

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January 10, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Stacker ranked Rhode Island’s coldest Januarys since 1895 using NOAA data, based on lowest average monthly temperatures. The coldest on record was January 1918.

#WeatherHistory #RhodeIsland #ColdestInRhodeIsland

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Coldest Januarys in Rhode Island since 1895 - What's Up Newp
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Januarys in Rhode Island since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature i...
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January 10, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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NY has lost 75% of local journalists since 2002. The state’s new media jobs program helps commercial outlets, but a drafting error excludes nonprofit newsrooms like public radio & local sites. Including nonprofits would strengthen local reporting.

#LocalNews #NYPolicy

www.amny.com/opinion/new-...
Op-Ed | New York wants to save local news. They’re forgetting about nonprofits and public media – amNewYork
Communities across New York have grossly inadequate local news coverage. The national collapse of local and community news has led to a 75 percent drop in the
www.amny.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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The head of Access Health CT urges residents to see if they qualify for assistance making healthcare plans more affordable.

www.nbcconnecticut.com/video/news/l...

#Connecticut #OpenEnrollment #HealthCare #DeadlineExtension #AccessHealthCT
State officials remind Connecticut residents Access Health CT open enrollment deadline extension
The head of Access Health CT is again urging residents to seei f the qualify for assistance making healthcare plans more affordable.
www.nbcconnecticut.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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Two small earthquakes shook Southern New England Wednesday: a 1.9 magnitude near Moodus, CT, and a 1.8 near Mattapoisett, MA.

https://www.wpri.com/community/environment/2-earthquakes-recorded-in-southern-new-england/
2 earthquakes recorded in Southern New England
The United States Geological Survey said two earthquakes were recorded in Southern New England on Wednesday.
www.wpri.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is scrapping NYC’s long-standing 'economic development' role and creating a first-ever deputy mayor for economic justice, signaling a shift toward prioritizing workers, tenants, and consumers over big business.

#NYC #ZohranMamdani #BigBusiness

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The Mamdani vs. big business era begins as mayor pledges 'economic justice'
The new mayor has wasted little time in putting distance between City Hall and the influential business community.
gothamist.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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Gov. Hochul and Mayor Mamdani announced "2-Care," a plan to provide universal child care for 2-year-olds in NYC. The program starts this fall in high-needs neighborhoods, expands citywide, and is fully funded for its first two years by the state.

#NYC #ChildCare

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Hochul, Mamdani announce free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City
Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a program to provide universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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A nurses strike in NYC remains possible as contract talks continue at seven private hospitals. 16,000 nurses have authorized a strike over pay, benefits, and workplace safety. Public-hospital strikes were called off earlier this week.

#NYC #NursesStrike #Union

www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/n...
New York on the verge of a major nurses' strike
An impending nurses’ strike could be only days away for New York City and Long Island.
www.nbcnewyork.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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U.S. has cut the number of vaccines recommended for children, now advising routine shots for 11 diseases only. Vaccines for flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A & B, some meningitis, and RSV are now recommended mainly for high-risk groups or via shared decision-making.

#Vaccines

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US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
Medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.
abc7ny.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Winter weather advisories are in effect Tuesday evening for inland Connecticut counties. Freezing rain could create a light glaze of ice, making roads, bridges, and sidewalks slippery, while coastal areas will see mostly rain.

#CTWeather #Winter #TravelSafety

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CT Weather: Ice Concerns Lead To Winter Weather Advisory Tuesday
A winter weather advisory has been issued for four Connecticut counties, while a hazardous weather outlook has been issued for two counties.
patch.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered city agencies to hold “Rental Ripoff” hearings across all five boroughs within his first 100 days. Tenants will testify about rent, building conditions, and fees, with a public report to follow.

#NYC #HousingCrisis

www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...
Mamdani announces NYC "Rental Ripoff" hearings in all 5 boroughs
Mamdani says tenants will testify at "Rental Ripoff" hearings before New York City takes action against "unconscionable" business practices.
www.cbsnews.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse has shuttered its Braintree location at South Shore Plaza. Fans of the upscale steakhouse can still visit their other Massachusetts locations in Boston, Chestnut Hill, Foxboro, Lynnfield, and the Seaport.

www.nbcboston.com/entertainmen...

#BostonFoodies #MA
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse closes Greater Boston location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A suburban location of a local group of upscale Italian steakhouses has shut down. According to a source, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in ...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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New England birders, keep your feeders stocked! A "multi-species irruption" is driving boreal finches like grosbeaks and redpolls south from Canada for food. Look for them in fruit trees, fields, or your own backyard through mid-March.

#BirdWatching #NewEngland

www.nenc.news/2026-01-02/f...
Finch 'irruption' brings colorful winter visitors to northern New England
Driven south due to a poor conifer crop up north, evening grosbeaks, redpolls and bohemian waxwings will be looking for food in fallow fields, fruit trees and backyard feeders in parts of New England.
www.nenc.news
January 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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The Northeast is staying cold and dry this January. While the drought persists, New England may still see snow; watch for a pattern shift late this week as a "January thaw" could see a winter storm in Boston and Southern New England.

#NewEngland #Weather #Storm

www.boston.com/weather/weat...
What kind of weather is in store for New England this January? Here’s what the models say.
With January 2026 upon us, and the first month of meteorological winter behind us, you might be wondering: What does the second month of winter look like?
www.boston.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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GameStop store closures continue citing market conditions.

Recent CT Closures: Enfield, Stratford, Lisbon, Waterbury, Newington.

Fiscal 2025 is expected to see "a significant number" of additional shops close nationwide.

#GameStop #VideoGames #BusinessNews #CT

www.courant.com/2026/01/05/g...
Gaming store closing multiple locations in CT. Here are latest sites affected.
A popular gaming store across the country is closing multiple locations, including a number in Connecticut.
www.courant.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:42 PM
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Internal drama catches up. After a contentious 2025 internal election that saw police called to the venue, Joe Powers is resigning, citing the "rigorous travel schedule" of his day job.

The party has until mid-February to pick a successor.

#RIpolitics #GOP

rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/01/05/r...
RI GOP chair to resign citing scheduling conflicts with full-time job • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island GOP Joe Powers will resign on Jan. 15, citing the demands and rigorous travel schedule of his job as a business consultant. His departure prompts a special election to choose the new lead...
rhodeislandcurrent.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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OpEd: Insurance fraud in NY is evolving, and it’s costing the average family up to $7k a year in "invisible taxes."

From staged accidents to inflated medical bills, criminals are exploiting outdated laws.

Reforms can close legal loopholes.

#NYC #InsuranceFraud

www.amny.com/news/op-ed-a...
Op-Ed | A strong anti-fraud agenda will support a more affordable New York – amNewYork
www.amny.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM