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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...

"The Tonight Show" to Return to NYC

April 03, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Fallon to replace Leno in city that never sleeps

NBC's "The Tonight Show" hasn't been filmed in New York City since 1972...

NYC Public Advocate Calls for Change in the City Council's Spending

April 03, 2013|Chris Williams

Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio wants to change the way the City Council spends money.

De Blasio is calling for the...

Cityscape: A Hare Raising Edition

March 30, 2013|George Bodarky

We explore twists on Easter themes in New York City.

On this edition of Cityscape, we're exploring Easter themes with some...

City Officials Reach Compromise on Paid Sick Leave Legislation

March 29, 2013|Connor Ryan

Forthcoming law requires some New York City companies to provide employees with paid sick days.

After blocking paid sick day...

Issues Tank: Local Residents Cringe as Quinn Supports Waste Transfer Station

March 28, 2013|Connor Ryan

Nearby residents worry about added pollution, garbage truck traffic. Quinn is only mayoral candidate in full support of...