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NYS Lawmakers Promote Boating Safety
July 15, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
New York Lawmakers urge Governor Cuomo to sign boating safety legislation.
With boating season in full swing, some New York...
Keeping Cool in Sprinkler Parks
July 15, 2013|Veronica Volk
South Bronx kids beat the heatwave in Macombs Dam Park.
It is almost 90 degrees and there is no shade in sight, but these...
Cityscape: Our Twist on the Pretzel
July 13, 2013|George Bodarky
We're digging our teeth into the pretzel.
At any time of year in New York City, the smell of warm pretzels wafts through the...
Fordham Conversations: Beyond the Tri-State
July 13, 2013|Robin Shannon
This week we hear some of the best road trip stories from globetrotting former guests.
The sunny season encourages people...
Bill Thompson Criticizes NYCHA
July 12, 2013|Veronica Volk
Mayoral candidate publically lays into housing authority and its chairman.
In a news conference outside City Hall Park, Bill...
Anticipation for Baseball All-Star Game Builds at the Javits Center
July 12, 2013|Julian Atienza
All-Star Fanfest, a Fun Way to Bring Families Together
The MLB All Star Fanfest is not just for baseball geeks, it's an...
New Report Says Tri-State Area Seniors Are Not Safe Crossing the Street
July 11, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Tri-State Transportation Campaign found high death rates for pedestrians over the age of sixty.
A new report says senior...
New York Lawmakers and Community Leaders Call on Albany to "Raise the Age" in the Criminal Justice System
July 11, 2013|Justin Hyland
"Raise the Age" campaign wants to change state law that tries sixteen and seventeen year olds as legal adults
New York...
HOPE Week Gives Animal Rescuer Just That...Hope
July 11, 2013|Kenny Ducey
Yankees give new beginnings animal rescue a boost
Animal lovers looking to help out forgotten, abused, or stray animals are...
Some NYC Women's Groups Not Happy with Spitzer's Run for Comptroller
July 10, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The National Organization of Women and The Women's City Club of New York spoke out Wednesday on the steps of City Hall.
...
Yankees Comfort Children on Day 2 of HOPE Week
July 10, 2013|Eric Mollo
Star baseball players help one 10-year-old who has already helped so many others
The Yankees honored Autumn Blinn, the ten...
Yankees Kick off HOPE Week with Rockaway Special Athletics
July 10, 2013|Nolan Silbernagel
HOPE Week shines a spotlight on causes the Yankees deem worthy of attention and support
In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy...
New Report Gives Next Mayor Plans to End Hunger
July 09, 2013|Ann Pierret
Anti-hunger group provides next mayor with plans to combat hunger
The New York City Coalition Against Hunger has a plan...
DEP Re-Launches "Clean Streets = Clean Beaches" Campaign With Help of City Kids
July 09, 2013|Justin Hyland
The Summer Youth Employment Program is working with the DEP to keep the beaches clean
New York City's Department of...
Eliot Spitzer Kicks Off Campaign for Comptroller
July 08, 2013|Veronica Volk
Former governor announces plans to reenter New York politics and asks for public support.
When Eliot Spitzer stepped out of...
NYC Teens on Probation to Help with Sandy Relief
July 08, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Mayor Bloomberg launches program to connect teens with Sandy restoration jobs.
Mayor Bloomberg announced a new phase of a...