News & Politics

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...
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...
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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...

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City Council May Override Bloomberg's Veto of Paid Sick Leave Bill

June 26, 2013|Ann Pierret
The New York City Council is voting Wednesday night on whether they're going to override Mayor Bloomberg's veto of the paid...
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New York Lawmakers Push for Pregnancy Center Regulation

June 25, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A group of NY legislators are pushing for a federal law to regulate pregnancy center advertising tactics.

City Council...

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Bloomberg Praises Speed Camera Law

June 25, 2013|Justin Hyland
The mayor says that putting speed cameras in school zones will increase safety
Mayor Bloomberg wants New York City drivers...
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City Council Approves Newsstand Price Limit

June 25, 2013|Connor Ryan
City Council approves legislation that raises the price limit at newsstands from $5 to $10.

The New York City Council...

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