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More Bad News For 9/11 Rescue Workers

Written by Jill Colvin on . Posted in Posts

World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers are suffering from asthma at a rate that’s 12 times higher than normal, according to a new Health Department survey released yesterday. 3.6 percent of the more than 25,000 workers enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Registry report the condition, supporting previous findings that 70 percent of
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Saved By The Bell

Written by Jill Colvin on . Posted in Posts

All NYU students received an email yesterday urging them to enter their cell phone numbers into the school’s electronic Student Information System. The database will allow university officials to communicate with students via cell phone text messages in the case of emergency: “The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is a top priority for
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Pancake King May Be Coming To Midtown

Written by Jill Colvin on . Posted in Eat & Drink, Posts

Yes, we know chains are evil. And no, we don’t want our beloved city over-run by big brands forcing long-time neighborhood favorites out of business. But sometimes even we need to make exceptions. Especially when pancakes are involved. The Post is reporting that IHOP—once known as the International House of Pancakes—is in talks to join
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Pancake King May Be Coming To Midtown

Written by Jill Colvin on . Posted in Eat & Drink, Posts

Yes, we know chains are evil. And no, we don’t want our beloved city over-run by big brands forcing long-time neighborhood favorites out of business. But sometimes even we need to make exceptions. Especially when pancakes are involved. The Post is reporting that IHOP—once known as the International House of Pancakes—is in talks to join
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