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Bill de Blasio earmarks 136 million for Made in New York Campus

New York City's official budget was released on Wednesday, April 26, and in it was Mayor Bill de Blasio's earmark for 136 million dollars for the new Made in New York Campus at Bush Terminal. The initiative will take the under utilized Sunset Park buildings and transform them into a hub for garment manufacturing, as well as for film and...

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Warby Parker to provide free glasses to NYC students

Warby Parker might be known for their stylish and affordable frames, but, they are also committed to social justice as well. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has teamed up with the fashionable frames company to help provide NYC students in need a free pair of eyeglasses. The partnership is expected to extend to 130 NYC schools. Under this new...

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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio kicks off Made Fashion Week

It is only so often that the worlds of fashion and politics collide. When they do, though, the results can be extraordinary. Such was last night, February 11th, 2015. Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke at New York’s Milk Studio on 5 p.m. Friday kicking off Made Fashion Week. At the event de Blasio discussed new initiatives and legislation for the...