News & Politics

New York Public Library Releases List of 100 Great Children's Books of the Past Century

October 07, 2013|Kris Venezia

The Alphabetized List Includes The Cat in the Hat and The Giver.

Horton Hears a Who, Charlotte’s Web, and Curious George are...

Morning Brief: October 4

October 04, 2013|Jeff Coltin

The Future of Biking

Yesterday, Judah Schiller became probably the first person to ride a bike across the Hudson River. Yes...

After Shots Fired Near Capitol Hill, Local Lawmakers: We're Safe

October 03, 2013|Connor Ryan

Local politicians sound off following gunshots near Capitol Hill.

The United States Capitol was locked down Tuesday...

Morning Brief: October 3

October 03, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Banksy crosses the pond.

Secretive street artist Banksy, known for his creative graffiti, is putting up pieces in New York...

Morning Brief: October 2

October 02, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Phoenix in Brooklyn

Did you know Brooklyn alone has more than 1 million more residents than Phoenix, Arizona? French dance...

Morning Brief: October 1

October 01, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Government Shutdown Now a Reality

The Senate and House couldn’t reach agreement on a spending bill before midnight, so the...

Sierra Club Calls for Offshore Wind Power in New Jersey

September 30, 2013|Katharine O'Marra

A new poll finds New Jersey residents are in favor of developing offshore wind power resources.

A new poll from the Sierra...

Morning Brief: September 30

September 30, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Tough Commute?

Metro North’s still seeing major delays with the New Haven line at only 50 percent capacity. But WCBS says...

Amid Freshly Planted Trees, New Park Takes Shape on Governor's Island

September 30, 2013|Connor Ryan

Thirty acres of the 172-acre island is being redesigned into a park, which will open next spring.

The narrow pathways have...

Morning Brief: September 27

September 27, 2013|Connor Ryan

Had a tough commute this week? Check out Grand Central's annual festival happening all day today.

Despite the Metro North...