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Cuomo Budget Could Mean NYC Layoffs, Officials Fear
New York Governor Cuomo unveils his new budget Tuesday.
The $10 billion deficit projection has led New York City officials...
Egyptian Community in Astoria, Queens Anxiously Watches as Demonstrations Unfold
American-Egyptians in Little Egypt gathered together to watch day seven of the protests in their home country.
With anti...
NYC Exhibit Spotlights Art in Hard Economic Times
A new art exhibit in Lower Manhattan opens up a 75-year-old capsule of New York City history.
The Children’s Museum of the...
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Launches New Initiative to Combat Government Fraud
The Attorney General says his new "Taxpayer Protection Unit" will target corrupt contractors, pension con artists, and large...
Classes Held in Hallways at Overcrowded Millennium High School
New York City Education Chanc
Millennium High School in lower Manhattan is one of the ten most overcrowded public...
Plan To Raise Parks Department Fees Draws Concern
New Yorkers speak out against proposed fee hikes at recreation centers.
New Yorkers may feel a greater pinch this summer when...
Freezing Temps Flood City With Heat-Related Complaints
A record number of complaints are reported on the coldest day of the year so far.
New York City's seeing a record number of...
Schumer, Nadler Call for Action Against Makers of 9/11 Commemorative Coins
New York lawmakers want the FTC to take action against the company National Collector's Mint.
Senator Chuck Schumer and...
Jets Fever Is Taking Over New York City
Gang Green's Last Shot at the Super Bowl.
Sporting goods stores in New York City are seeing a high demand for Jets...
Ups and Downs
Ups and downs in New York City, including tales from an elevator operator.
We all experience ups and downs in life – some...
NYC Opens Urban Technology Innovation Center
A new technology center will promote green building technologies in New York City.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg launched a new...
More than 100 Arrested by F.B.I. and Police in Northeast Mob Sweep
F.B.I. conducts largest sweep of organized crime figures in recent history by federal authorities.
The F.B.I. and local...
NYC to Give Money to Underperforming Schools
Last year New York State raised the bar on their state exams, and the city wants to help underperforming schools catch up.
Ne...
New Year's Fitness Challenge Greets New Yorkers
The NYC Parks Department is offering free fitness classes this January.
The parks department is calling the challenge "New...
New Dishes and Flavors Could Soon Be Spicing Up City Parks
The Parks Department seeks to replace standard park fare with exotic street treats.
Dirty water hot dogs and soft pretzels...
NYC Blizzard Response Considered A Success
Most seem to agree that New York City's performance tackling the latest snowstorm was a big improvement on its handling of...