Teacher Evaluation Legislation Awaits Governor Cuomo's Signature
New York's Legislature has given final approval to Governor Andrew Cuomo's bill limiting the release of teacher evaluations only to parents, not to the public.
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NY's Campaign Finance Rules May Discourage Politicians From Getting to Know Their Constituents
New York City and New York State have different rules for raising political campaign money as State Senator Jose M. Serrano found out. Rules at the state level may discourage politicians from getting to know their constituents.
Corning Glass Museum Unveils $64M Expansion Plan
The Corning Museum of Glass is unveiling plans for a $64 million expansion that will include one of the world's largest facilities for glassblowing demonstrations.
NYC Complex in Trouble Over Strict No-Pet Rule
A sprawling housing complex in the Bronx has been fined $85,000 for not allowing residents to keep emotional-support dogs.
Sen. Gillibrand Touts Veteran Education for Jobs
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is making the rounds of upstate New York college campuses to promote legislation to help veterans get education and training needed for civilian jobs.
NYS Senator Moves to Ban Unregulated Designer Drugs
Everything can be bought on the internet. Some things are legal, some not so much, and those in flux may err on the wrong side of the law. Such is the case with 16 new hallucinogenic designer drugs available for purchase online.
NYC Report Finds New Water Meters Spike Bills
A new report finds that New York City's high-tech automatic water meters are hitting customers with some huge and unexplained bills.
Brooklyn Historic District Expanded
Brooklyn's Park Slope historic district just got bigger.
LIRR Track Project Gets Boost
There's good news for Long Island Rail Road riders.
The Muppets are the 2012 Family Ambassadors
The Muppets are coming to New York City.
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