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"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...

Mayor Bloomberg Helps Open NYC Tech Company

March 28, 2013|Chris Williams

On Deck has provided NYC companies with $10 million in loans.

Mayor Bloomberg helped to open the new headquarters of a New...

NYC Smokers Snuffed for 10 Years

March 27, 2013|Jeff Coltin

City Marks Smoke-Free Air Act's 10th Anniversary

"Smoking or Non-smoking?"

It's been 10 years since New York City...

NYC Pay Phones Offer an Oral History of 1993

March 27, 2013|Chris Williams

Manhattan pay phones are now part of an art exhibit.

The New Museum's Recalling 1993 project has set up a toll free number...

Cityscape: From Broadway Publicist to Prisoners' Rights Advocate

March 23, 2013|George Bodarky

Fortune Society founder talks about his new memoir.

How does one go from rubbing elbows with likes of Bette Davis and...

How Have American Catholic Sisters Changed the Church?

March 23, 2013|Robin Shannon

A look at how Catholic sisters have responded to some of the most pressing challenges in recent Church history.

American...

Coney Island Residents Want More Than The Wonder Wheel

March 22, 2013|Angelina Chavez

Coney Island’s amusement park area is set to reopen this weekend. But, some residents and community groups won’t be...

Organization Provides Kosher Food For Those In Need

March 21, 2013|Chris Williams

Jewish families in New York City struggling to put food on the table are getting some help in time for Passover.

Passover is...

Coney Island's Back In Business

March 21, 2013|Chris Williams

Despite damage from Superstorm Sandy, Coney Island attractions will reopen this weekend.

Sunday marks the opening of the...

Rutgers University Program Encourages Women To Run For Office

March 20, 2013|Angelina Chavez

Research shows few women serve in public office.

Rutgers University is hosting a two-day training program to encourage New...

Bronx County Dead Last in State Health Rankings

March 20, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Borough Hosting Health Summit Next Month

The Bronx is the unhealthiest county in New York State. That's according to a new...

GOP Council Members Back Lhota for Mayor

March 20, 2013|Chris Williams

Joe Lhota' s campaign for New York City mayor is picking up steam.

Former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota has the support of the New...