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NYC Sanitation Workers Face Rising Needle-Stick Risk Linked to GLP-1 Injectables

New York City sanitation workers are seeing a growing number of needle-stick injuries, with 35 incidents reported by June 3, 2026 and a projected year-end total around 83, up from 25 in 2019. The uptick coincides with widespread use of GLP-1 injections (like Ozempic), as more people dispose of needles in trash, creating safety hazards for DSNY crews who collect waste and sharps across the city; veteran workers report a notable cluster of incidents in Staten Island over the past 14 months.

3 months ago•Source: Curbed

Twin Cities Pride Parade Draws Thousands Despite Rain and Boosts Downtown Minneapolis

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1.46 min•3 years ago

Twin Cities Pride Parade Draws Thousands Despite Rain and Boosts Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis officials are feeling positive after a busy weekend in downtown, with two major events taking place for the first time since the pandemic. Despite expecting over 600,000 people, there were no major issues reported, and the only challenges were traffic and weather. The success of the weekend is seen as an inflection point for downtown, with the next big event being the Taste of Minnesota on July 2-3.

via KSTP

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3.715 min•3 years ago

"New York City's First 'Rat Czar' Takes on the Rodent Problem"

via USA TODAY

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