Summer Streets, a Collection of Outdoor Events, to Launch Saturday

July 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
For the next three Saturdays, officials will block car traffic in favor of free outdoor events, art exhibits.

New York City's...

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Majority of Guns Used in City Are From Outside State, Mayor Says

July 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
City officials use new data to urge stricter gun laws beyond New York.

Just a few weeks after a gunman killed 20 children in...

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Morning Brief: July 31

July 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
Good morning! Here's what you should know for today...

It's Honey Day in the Big Apple. Take a walk to the High Line this...

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Congresswoman Calls for Investment in NYC Waterfronts

July 30, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Proposed bill would promote resilience and environmental sustainability on New York's waterfront.

Congresswoman Nydia...

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Queens Councilman Van Bramer Cleans Up Seven Subway Line

July 30, 2013|Justin Hyland
Councilman Van Bramer introduces "pigeon mitigation systems" to stop pigeon excrement problem.
Queens Councilman Jimmy Van...
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Fast-Food Workers Hit the Streets, Asking for Higher Wages

July 29, 2013|Connor Ryan
Fast-food employees in seven cities seek higher wages, right to form union.

Hundreds of fast-food employees in New York City...

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Stringer Plans to Monitor Sandy Relief Aid

July 29, 2013|Connor Ryan
Special division within Audit Bureau would monitor storm relief aid.

As part of his campaign to become New York City's next...

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Bloomberg tells New Yorkers to "Recycle Everything"

July 29, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
NYC recycling initiatives aim to save money and the environment.

Two new initiatives in New York City aim to encourage New...

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NYC Sustainability Countdown

July 29, 2013|Veronica Volk
New York League of Conservation Voters develops environmental agenda for the mayor's final months.

A conservation group is...

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Cityscape: Waxing Poetic

July 27, 2013|George Bodarky
NYC has provided inspiration to countless poets through the years.

During the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, poet Walt...

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