Morning Brief: August 1
August 01, 2013|Connor Ryan
Games, as They Were Once Played
Take a quick break from the pixels and curl up with an old-fashioned board game. Feel free to...
News & Politics
Pouring Out Vodka for Gay Rights
July 31, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Protestors raise awareness of Russia's anti-gay laws before the Winter Olympics.
The Upper East Side smelled like Vodka this...
Coalition Lays Out Sandy Rebuilding Plans for Next NYC Mayor
July 31, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Alliance for a Just Rebuilding announces 4-point plan.
A coalition of New Yorkers, including labor unions and environmental...
Majority of Guns Used in City Are From Outside State, Mayor Says
July 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
City officials use new data to urge stricter gun laws beyond New York.
Just a few weeks after a gunman killed 20 children in...
Congresswoman Calls for Investment in NYC Waterfronts
July 30, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Proposed bill would promote resilience and environmental sustainability on New York's waterfront.
Congresswoman Nydia...
Queens Councilman Van Bramer Cleans Up Seven Subway Line
July 30, 2013|Justin Hyland
Councilman Van Bramer introduces "pigeon mitigation systems" to stop pigeon excrement problem.
Queens Councilman Jimmy Van...
Fast-Food Workers Hit the Streets, Asking for Higher Wages
July 29, 2013|Connor Ryan
Fast-food employees in seven cities seek higher wages, right to form union.
Hundreds of fast-food employees in New York City...
Stringer Plans to Monitor Sandy Relief Aid
July 29, 2013|Connor Ryan
Special division within Audit Bureau would monitor storm relief aid.
As part of his campaign to become New York City's next...
Bloomberg tells New Yorkers to "Recycle Everything"
July 29, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
NYC recycling initiatives aim to save money and the environment.
Two new initiatives in New York City aim to encourage New...