News & Politics

Gun Control Vote in Congress Angers NYC Mayor

4.18.13 at 6:57am by Associated Press

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is lashing out at senators who voted against a plan to expand federal background checks to more gun buyers.

Cracking Down on Bus-Ignoring Motorists

4.17.13 at 4:43pm by Jeff Coltin

When school buses stop to pick up students, drivers are supposed to stop too. But many disregard the pull-out stop sign and flashing lights to blow right by.

Bombing Prompts Tighter Security at Mayoral Debate

4.17.13 at 7:03am by Associated Press

Tighter security is in place in New Jersey's second largest city in the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Weiner Would Be Among Top Mayoral Candidates, Poll Finds

4.17.13 at 6:00am by Connor Ryan

It would seem as though announcing his candidacy would be unnecessary.

Less than two years after having to resign his House seat following a highly-publicized online scandal, Anthony Weiner is among the leading candidates of a contentious New York City mayoral race.

Should he enter the Democratic primary race for mayor today, Weiner would be supported by 15 percent of registered Democrats in New York City, according to an NBC New York-Marist poll released Tuesday. Christine Quinn is the only candidate that leads him with 26 percent of the votes.

Christie to Mass. Gov: 'We are here to help'

4.16.13 at 5:27pm by Associated Press

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says he has offered Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick any help New Jersey can provide in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.

'No Specific Threat' in New York City, Says Police Commissioner

4.16.13 at 2:04pm by Connor Ryan

Mayor Michael Bloomberg clutched his prepared remarks as he walked into City Hall's Blue Room with Police Commissioner Ray Kelly on Tuesday afternoon, ready to address a small group of reporters. The room quickly silenced as the two approached the podium.

NYPD Keeps a "Robust Presence" Following Boston Bombing

4.16.13 at 7:56am by Associated Press

The New York Police Department stepped up security at hotels and landmark locations like the World Trade Center site, Empire State Building and Times Square on Monday following explosions at the Boston Marathon.

More Security in New York After Explosions in Boston Kill 3, Injure Over 100

4.15.13 at 5:50pm by Connor Ryan

Following a series of bombs that exploded in Boston, killing at least two and injuring over 100, the New York Police Department has heightened security around New York City hotels, subway platforms and heavily populated landmarks, including Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the World Trade Center site.

New Rules in Effect for New York Gun Owners

4.15.13 at 6:55am by Associated Press

Key measures of New York's tough new gun law are set to kick in.

Leader of Subway Cleanup Chosen to be Next Chairman of M.T.A.

4.13.13 at 6:00am by Connor Ryan

In an announcement made Friday, Governor Andrew Cuomo nominated Thomas Prendergast to serve as the next chairman and chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Prendergast, who first began working as a New York City transit official in 1982, stepped in as the authority's interim executive director after the former chairman Joseph Lhota resigned last December to run for mayor of New York City. Prendergast has also served as president of the Long Island Railroad and president of New York City transit.