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Why N.Y.C. Hotel Rooms Are So Expensive Right Now

The average hotel room rate in the city is $301 a night, a record. A major reason: One of every five hotels is now a shelter, contributing to a shortage of tourist lodging.

By Luis Ferre-Sadurni

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Sean Combs Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit

A former model sued the hip-hop mogul and accused him of forcing her to perform oral sex in 2003 at his recording studio. Mr. Combs has not yet responded.

By Julia Jacobs

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How Lowriders Put a Vivid Stamp on New York City’s Car Scene

These lovingly customized cars, long embraced as a way to celebrate Mexican American culture and bring families together, are gaining visibility and respect as bouncing, rolling works of art.

By David Dee Delgado and David Gonzalez

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Pursuit Makes the Case for Their Innovative Job Training Program

Pursuit, a nonprofit that trains low-income workers to become software engineers, is urging New York legislators to pass a new regulatory model for jobs programs.

By Steve Lohr