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Weiner Would Be Among Top Mayoral Candidates, Poll Finds

April 17, 2013|Connor Ryan

Poll: 26 percent of NYC Democrats would vote for Christine Quinn, 15 percent for Anthony Weiner, 12 percent for John Liu.

It...

'No Specific Threat' in New York City, Says Police Commissioner

April 16, 2013|Connor Ryan

In last 24 hours, there have been over 75 reports of suspicious packages in New York City. Two were investigated by bomb...

More Security in New York After Explosions in Boston Kill 3, Injure Over 100

April 15, 2013|Connor Ryan

NYPD officers are on heightened patrol around Times Square, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Following a...

Cityscape: Broadway Tails

April 13, 2013|George Bodarky

From the pound to a Broadway stage.

In the musical Annie, the lead character meets and comforts a stray dog named Sandy. ...

Fordham Conversations: Dyslexic and Proud

April 13, 2013|Robin Shannon

This week we learn what it is like to live with Dyslexia.

The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as "a...

Leader of Subway Cleanup Chosen to be Next Chairman of M.T.A.

April 13, 2013|Connor Ryan

Thomas Prendergast, formerly the president of New York City transit, is choice to replace Joseph Lhota as chairman of M.T.A...

Bill Seeks To Ban Employee Credit Checks in NYC

April 11, 2013|Kelsey Schappell

A coalition of New Yorkers present arguments against employee credit checks to City Council.

The New York City Council is...

Food Truck Parking Spots Proposed

April 10, 2013|Jeff Coltin

NYC Council Bill Would Limit Where Food Trucks Could Serve

New York City's food trucks would face tighter restrictions under...

A Victory For Occupy Protesters' People's Library

April 10, 2013|Ali Bonamico

Thousands of books were destroyed or seized.

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit related to a raid at Manhattan's...

NYC Wants to Make it Easier for Drivers to Pay and Find Street Parking

April 09, 2013|Angelina Chavez

The city has unveiled two pilot programs along Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

Imagine being able to pay for parking in New York...

Media Campaign Heats up New York City's Mayoral Race

April 08, 2013|Katie Fisher

A coalition launches an ad campain to spur opposition again Christinne Quinn

A controversial ad campaign is heating up New...

Cityscape: Struggling to "Make It" in NYC

April 06, 2013|George Bodarky

Being successful in New York City isn't always easy.

As the song goes, if you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere. A...

Fordham Conversations: Legendary Insight with Author Ernie Palladino

April 06, 2013|Robin Shannon

The relationship shared by two great football minds

Most football fans know the success story of Coach Vince Lombardi’s days...

New York's MTA to be Honored with a Stewardship Award

April 05, 2013|Angelina Chavez

The MTA has helped preseve the Corbin Building in lower Manhattan among other landmarks.

The MTA is receiving a special award...

CT Governor Signs Gun Control Bill

April 04, 2013|Chris Williams

The legislation adds more than 100 firearms to the state's assault weapons ban.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a...

Plans to Reinvent Playland Move Forward

April 04, 2013|Claudia Morell

Park attendance has declined over the years.

A plan to switch-over control of Playland Amusement Park in Westchester County...