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Evening Roundup: Another Death on Rikers Island, Purchasing a Home in NYC, Musk Critics Push to Close Buffalo Factory, and Over a million New Yorkers Impacted by SNAP Cuts

Apr 1, 2025
Tragic news unfolds as a detainee dies on Rikers Island, prompting further investigations. A new report sheds light on the potential for affordable housing in NYC, despite the challenging market. Protests erupt against Elon Musk's Buffalo factory, with locals questioning its economic impact. Meanwhile, looming cuts to SNAP benefits threaten to leave over a million New Yorkers vulnerable, with personal stories illustrating the urgent need for food security in a city grappling with rising living costs.
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