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Lawmakers Call for Staten Island Mold Removal
July 01, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Properties infested with mold after Superstorm Sandy pose serious health threats.
New York Congressman Michael Grimm teamed...
A Proposal to Lift a Fireworks Ban in NY & NJ
July 01, 2013|Veronica Volk
A firework distributer sparks a conversation about lifting firework bans in New York and New Jersey
In New York City it is...
New Bus Service In the Bronx Will Cut Travel Time for 20,000 Commuters
July 01, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
Mayor Bloomberg and NYC transportation officials announced the new Select Bus Bx41 Service on Webster Ave today
A new bus...
Cityscape: Pigeons - Love 'em or Hate 'em?
June 29, 2013|George Bodarky
We're soaring into the world of the NYC pigeon.
You mostly hear New Yorkers complaining about pigeons, but there are many...
Fordham Conversations: Tony Award Winning Producer John Johnson
June 29, 2013|Chris Williams
How a Fordham alum got involved in theater and won a Tony Award.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike just won the 2013 Tony...
Rockaway Residents Want Permanent Ferry Service
June 28, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Rockaway Beach Ferry Service is up for re-evaluation next week, and residents don't want to see it go.
Ferry service to the...
New Statue of Roberto Clemente Unveiled in the Bronx
June 27, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
New York's first statue of a Puerto Rican legend is of Baseball Hall of Fame member and humanitarian Roberto Clemente.
Today...
New Statue of Roberto Clemente Unveiled in the Bronx
June 27, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
New York's first statue of a Puerto Rican legend is of Baseball Hall of Fame member and humanitarian Roberto Clemente.
Today...
New Net-Like Device Prevents Litter from Reaching Bronx Waterways
June 27, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The DEP is taking steps to help clean up the Bronx River.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection...
City Council May Override Bloomberg's Veto of Paid Sick Leave Bill
June 26, 2013|Ann Pierret
The New York City Council is voting Wednesday night on whether they're going to override Mayor Bloomberg's veto of the paid...
New York Lawmakers Push for Pregnancy Center Regulation
June 25, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A group of NY legislators are pushing for a federal law to regulate pregnancy center advertising tactics.
City Council...
Bloomberg Praises Speed Camera Law
June 25, 2013|Justin Hyland
The mayor says that putting speed cameras in school zones will increase safety
Mayor Bloomberg wants New York City drivers...
City Council Approves Newsstand Price Limit
June 25, 2013|Connor Ryan
City Council approves legislation that raises the price limit at newsstands from $5 to $10.
The New York City Council...
Mayor, Law Enforcement Urges City Council to Vote Down Upcoming Bills
June 24, 2013|Connor Ryan
Mayor, Police Commissioner urge City Council not to pass "misguided legislation."
Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Police...
Deadline Approaches for 9/11 Compensation Fund
June 24, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Lawmakers and community members launch campaign publicizing health benefits for 9/11 survivors.
First responders, workers...
New Signage in NYC Helps Pedestrains Find Their Way
June 24, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
Department of Transportation Commissioner Jannette Sadik-Kahn announced "WalkNYC" program today
A New York City Department...