News & Politics

DEP Re-Launches "Clean Streets = Clean Beaches" Campaign With Help of City Kids

July 09, 2013|Justin Hyland

The Summer Youth Employment Program is working with the DEP to keep the beaches clean

New York City's Department of...

Eliot Spitzer Kicks Off Campaign for Comptroller

July 08, 2013|Veronica Volk

Former governor announces plans to reenter New York politics and asks for public support.

When Eliot Spitzer stepped out of...

NYC Teens on Probation to Help with Sandy Relief

July 08, 2013|Katharine O'Marra

Mayor Bloomberg launches program to connect teens with Sandy restoration jobs.

Mayor Bloomberg announced a new phase of a...

Spitzer Looks to Enter City Comptroller's Race

July 07, 2013|Connor Ryan

Former governor seeks forgiveness as he hopes to be New York City's next comptroller.

Five years ago, Eliot Spitzer resigned...

Lawmakers Call for July 4th Fireworks to Return to the East Side

July 03, 2013|Kelsey Schappell

New York State Senator Daniel Squadron, City Councilman Steve Levin, and public advocate Bill de Blasio are getting a jump...

Hunting to Redeem Lost Momentum, Quinn Publishes Policy Book

July 02, 2013|Connor Ryan

Expert: Run-off expected; Bill Thompson has "really good shot."

Transient and conflicting polling analytics aside, Christine...

Brooklyn Councilman Cracks Down on House Party Violence

July 02, 2013|Katharine O'Marra

Councilman Jumaane Williams proposed legislation today to promote house party safety.

One Brooklyn lawmaker is working to...

A Proposal to Lift a Fireworks Ban in NY & NJ

July 01, 2013|Veronica Volk

A firework distributer sparks a conversation about lifting firework bans in New York and New Jersey

In New York City it is...

New Bus Service In the Bronx Will Cut Travel Time for 20,000 Commuters

July 01, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain

Mayor Bloomberg and NYC transportation officials announced the new Select Bus Bx41 Service on Webster Ave today

A new bus...

New Net-Like Device Prevents Litter from Reaching Bronx Waterways

June 27, 2013|Kelsey Schappell

The DEP is taking steps to help clean up the Bronx River.

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection...