Brooklyn Restaurant Celebrates Mandela Day
July 18, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
South African eatery will honor Mandela with drinks, music, and dancing.
Nelson Mandela turns 95 today, and one Brooklyn...
News & Politics
Fasting a Heatwave
July 18, 2013|Jeff Coltin
NYC muslims mark a hot, sunny Ramadan.
For the 30 days of Ramadan, devout Muslims observe a strict fast from sunrise to...
NYC DEP Launches Summer Fire Hydrant Abuse Prevention Campaign
July 17, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The HEAT is on. Literally.
New Yorkers don't need to be told about the hot temperatures outside, but they might need a...
NYS Lawmakers Promote Boating Safety
July 15, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
New York Lawmakers urge Governor Cuomo to sign boating safety legislation.
With boating season in full swing, some New York...
Keeping Cool in Sprinkler Parks
July 15, 2013|Veronica Volk
South Bronx kids beat the heatwave in Macombs Dam Park.
It is almost 90 degrees and there is no shade in sight, but these...
Bill Thompson Criticizes NYCHA
July 12, 2013|Veronica Volk
Mayoral candidate publically lays into housing authority and its chairman.
In a news conference outside City Hall Park, Bill...
New Report Says Tri-State Area Seniors Are Not Safe Crossing the Street
July 11, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Tri-State Transportation Campaign found high death rates for pedestrians over the age of sixty.
A new report says senior...
New York Lawmakers and Community Leaders Call on Albany to "Raise the Age" in the Criminal Justice System
July 11, 2013|Justin Hyland
"Raise the Age" campaign wants to change state law that tries sixteen and seventeen year olds as legal adults
New York...
Some NYC Women's Groups Not Happy with Spitzer's Run for Comptroller
July 10, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The National Organization of Women and The Women's City Club of New York spoke out Wednesday on the steps of City Hall.
...
New Report Gives Next Mayor Plans to End Hunger
July 09, 2013|Ann Pierret
Anti-hunger group provides next mayor with plans to combat hunger
The New York City Coalition Against Hunger has a plan...