Week Ahead: May 6, 2019

Kate Hinds

WNYC News | May 6, 2019

In this week's look ahead: Mayor de Blasio celebrates a birthday — and eyes a presidential run. Ride share drivers hold a work stoppage, the same week Uber goes public. Albany holds a hearing on the future of New York City's specialized high schools — and tries to get a handle on cannabis legalization.

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Week Ahead: May 6, 2019

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NYC still refused most emergency aid requests to prevent eviction after Mamdani took office

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