News & Politics

New York City Celebrates Thrift Store Day

August 15, 2014|Rebecca Lewis
There's more to celebrate on Thrift Store Day than just good deals.

New York City Thrift Store Day was today and to celebrate...

SUNY Backs Sexual Assault Victims Bill

August 13, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern
System declares support for a bipartisan federal effort.

SUNY has joined U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in her fight to end...

Subway Performers Angry Over Arrest Increase

August 12, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern
New York City subway performers have seen a huge increase in arrests this year compared to last year.

While the NYPD is...

Morning Brief: August 11

August 11, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
Here's what you need to know for the day.

Weather

Today, partly cloudy with a high of 85, and tonight, partly cloudy with a...

Morning Brief: August 8

August 08, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Cowabunga, dude!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the movie comes out today.  It’s the latest iteration of a thirty year-old...

Morning Brief: August 7

August 07, 2014|Jeff Coltin
A high wire anniversary

Forty years ago today, Philippe Petit performed a high wire act between the two towers of the World...

Still Cool to be a Cop

August 06, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Young New Yorkers do "mock police academy" while public debate rages

Police officer has always been one of the coolest...

Morning Brief: August 6

August 06, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Ebola Scare Tactics

News that a man was hospitalized in New York City’s Mt. Sinai Hospital with ebola-like symptoms played...

Morning Brief: August 6

August 05, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Ebola Scare Tactics

News that a man was hospitalized in New York City’s Mt. Sinai Hospital with ebola-like symptoms played...

Morning Brief: August 5

August 05, 2014|Jeff Coltin
It's Our Town, Please Slow Down

New York’s pedestrian safety initiatives are becoming more visible.  Fourteen more major...