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Bronx Residents Got Rid of Their Gas Stoves. Their Air Quality Improved.

Samantha Maldonado

January 31, 2023 |

The City |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

A pilot program in New York City improved public housing residents’ air quality by swapping their gas stoves with electric induction stoves.

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Ten Years Ago, Occupy Sandy Didn't Just Help New Yorkers, It Redefined Disaster Response

Samantha Maldonado

October 28, 2022 |

The City |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The mutual-aid group Occupy Sandy helped New York City residents affected by Superstorm Sandy. Using and expanding the network of people created by Occupy Wall Street, 60,000 volunteers distributed supplies, created a map of relief locations, and organized helping hands wherever necessary.

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