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NEW YORK (PIX11) — A bidding war for a New York City metro area casino license is heating up. Ahead of a zoning subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, residents are calling on City Council members to reject the proposed rezoning for a casino at the Hudson Yards. They are against changes in the current zoning, which has been in place since 2009, and add that nothing positive can come out of having a casino in their neighborhood.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Grace Gomez |Grace Gómez

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A bidding war for a New York City metro area casino license is heating up. Ahead of a zoning subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, residents are calling on City Council members to reject the proposed rezoning for a casino at the Hudson Yards. More Local News They are against changes in the current zoning, which has been in place since 2009, and add that nothing positive can come out of having a casino in their neighborhood.

3 weeks ago | pix11.com | Grace Gomez |Grace Gómez

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Navigating pregnancy is already complicated, however, an app created by a Queens woman looks to eliminate the bias that some Black and brown parents may face when seeking medical care. At 23 years old, Joi Cole found herself pregnant with her first child. After a quick search online, she found an OBGYN. “I went and it was a horrible experience,” Cole told PIX11 News. At that time, she was the only one in her friends’ group who was pregnant. She was scared and confused.

4 weeks ago | pix11.com | Grace Gomez |Grace Gómez

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Rangers broadcasting legend Sam Rosen called his last hockey game on Thursday night. On his last day, the New York Rangers honored their long-time broadcaster with custom warm-up jerseys and patches. “I’ve been watching the Rangers and listening to him since the early 60s,” Bob Kahl, a longtime fan, said. Sam Rosen is Brooklyn-raised and has been the voice of the Rangers on MSG networks since 1984.

4 weeks ago | pix11.com | Grace Gomez |Grace Gómez

HARLEM, N.Y. (PIX11) — A solemn prayer vigil took place on Wednesday night in Harlem. Clergy gathered to remember the victims of the deadly roof collapse in the Dominican Republic. This happened as the first known lawsuit against the owners of the nightclub, the Dominican government, and the Santo Domingo mayor’s office was filed. Reverend Felipe Ayala Jr is of Dominican Descent.