Nolan Hicks

Meiying Chen lived more than 70 years on this planet, but her life ended up being worth just $50. Kevin Thoral was just 29 when he was killed — like Chen, by a driver — but the criminal justice system valued his life at just $250. Neither case is unique. ... See more

Mayor Mamdani should tackle the subway and street homelessness crises head-on by putting a single official in charge the effort, which has been plagued for decades by in-fighting and lack of coordination between city agencies, a new report has determined.... See more

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The driver of a minivan hit and killed a philanthropist who was cycling north up Riverside Drive in Washington Heights late on Sunday, according to friends and cops. Cops say the wreck unfolded a little after 9 p.m. on Sunday at Riverside Drive and 158th ... See more

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