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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Fordham Conversations: Green Architecture and PlaNYC
July 27, 2013|Kris Venezia
Are energy efficient buildings feasible for Manhattan?
Mayor Bloombergs PlaNYC 2030 campaign aims to revitalize New York's...
Construction Begins for a New Park on Governor's Island
July 25, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Mayor Bloomberg broke ground on construction for The Hills, a new park that will rise up to eighty feet above sea level.
Heap...
New Report Reveals Large Senior Immigrant Population in the Big Apple
July 25, 2013|Ann Pierret
Nearly half of New York City's senior population is foreign-born residents.
New York City's immigrant population is aging...
Dragon Boat "Awakened" In Times Square
July 25, 2013|Justin Hyland
The ceremony kicked off next month's Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Queens.
Community leaders, Buddhist monks and martial...
New Poll: Weiner Leads Democrats, But Thompson Would Win Runoff
July 24, 2013|Connor Ryan
Expert says Weiner scandals may help draw needed attention to election, candidates.
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows...
'Core 34' Vow to Override Veto
July 24, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Police oversight bills could still become law.
New York City Council member Jumaane Williams is livid at Mayor Bloomberg's...
Another Push for Marriage Equality in New Jersey
July 24, 2013|Ann Pierret
New Jersey civil and gay rights groups launch campaign to override Governor Christie's veto of same sex marriage bill.
...
Farmers Markets Become "Pharmacies" in NYC
July 23, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Doctors can prescribe fruits and vegetables under new program.
Doctors typically give patients prescriptions for medications...
New Exhibit at Grand Central Provides Underground Vision of Future
July 23, 2013|Justin Hyland
The New York Transit Museum uncovers the East Side Access Project.
The New York Transit Museum at Grand Central opened a new...
Bronx Kicks Off Dominican Pride Week
July 22, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A week of celebrations will lead up to the Bronx Dominican Day Parade on Sunday.
The Bronx's Dominican community marked the...
M.T.A. Invests in Service Improvements
July 22, 2013|Connor Ryan
Transportation authority invests $18 million in service enhancements for the second year in a row.
The Metropolitan...