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Local Law 97: Environmentalists split as Adams admin rolls out final rules for landmark climate law
The Adams administration has formalized long-awaited rules governing the landmark climate statute Local Law 97, with two weeks before the city’s largest landlords must begin complying with the law. The publication crystalizes a set of rules proposed by the Department of Buildings (DOB) back in September related to the 2019 law, which requires Big Apple buildings over 25,000 square feet…
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LIFESTYLE
Maloya in Bushwick serves the food of Réunion, a tiny volcanic island on the Indian Ocean
La Réunion is a speck of an island some 400 miles off the southeast coast of Madagascar, a part of the Mascarene archipelago that’s also home to Mauritius and, politically, a “department” of France. If it’s known at all (I had never heard of the place until last week), it’s for its extremely active volcano, Piton de la Fournaise, its…
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REAL ESTATE
The best NYC hotels for a luxury holiday experience
Image courtesy of the Plaza Hotel In New York City, you can get it all in one place — one minute you can indulge in a $1 slice of pizza on the sidewalk and the next you can be in one of the finest hotels in the country (or even the world). For those looking to get into option two,…
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CRYPTO
Coinbase appeals SEC rulemaking petition denial as promised
Coinbase is continuing its efforts to ensure adequate legislation on cryptocurrency used as securities. After the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) denied Coinbase’s petition for rulemaking on cryptocurrency on Dec. 15, the crypto exchange appealed the decision on the same day. Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal promised immediate action as soon as the SEC’s denial became known.…
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ECONOMY
Hey, Economist! Outgoing Advisor Antoine Martin Reflects on How His New York Fed Perch Has Shaped His Work
An Interview with Antoine Martin Antoine Martin, an economist and financial stability advisor in the New York Fed’s Research and Statistics Group, will soon take up a new post at the Swiss National Bank (SNB), as head of its third department covering money markets/foreign exchange (FX). In that role, Martin, who is originally from Switzerland, also becomes one of three…
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SOCIAL MEDIA
X Announces New Integration with StreamYard for Live-Stream Broadcasts
Good news for X live-streamers, with the platform announcing a new integration with StreamYard which will enable you to display X comments in streams via StreamYard’s platform. StreamYard is a live-stream management platform, which provides more control and broadcasting options, linked to various platforms. And now, you’ll be able to display X comments live in your streams, which is another…
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GADGET
Webb telescope’s new Uranus image looks like a portal to another dimension
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has a treat to celebrate the upcoming second anniversary of its launch. NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA), which operate the craft alongside the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), shared a recent image of the icy planet Uranus. The picture, resembling a glowing blue marble rippling into a black ocean, was funneled through the…
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MOBILE
Apple pulls Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from US stores due to ITC ban
Apple will preemptively remove the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from its stores in the US this week to comply with an ITC ruling regarding a patent dispute with Masimo. The ruling bans Apple from selling the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the US on its website after 3 pm ET on December 21, and…
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SCIENCE
First Atlas of Every Mouse Brain Cell Could Improve Neuro Disease Treatments
December 18, 2023 3 min read Several research teams have created an atlas of the mouse brain. The map, which has more than 5,300 cell clusters, should help to improve the treatment of brain diseases By Karin Schlott How many different cell clusters are in the brain of a mouse? Where are they located, and what are their functions? A…
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ARTS & THEATRE
How a Double Sink Can Transform Your Kitchen Space?
A double sink can be a game-changer when it comes to transforming your kitchen space. Not only does it offer practicality and convenience, but it also adds a touch of elegance and functionality to your cooking area. Whether you have a busy household or love entertaining guests, a double sink provides ample space for multitasking, making meal preparation and clean-up…
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