News & Politics

Ground Breaks on New Staten Island Neighborhood

June 20, 2013|Kelsey Schappell

The New Stapleton Waterfront will bring shops, housing, and jobs to SI's North Shore

A Staten Island Naval Base that has...

TLC Approves "Taxi of Tomorrow"

June 20, 2013|Justin Hyland

Taxi and Limousine Commission re-approves Nissan "Taxi of Tomorrow" project after legal speed bump

New York City's Taxi and...

UPDATED: Weiner Criticized For Silence Amid Anti-Gay Slurs

June 20, 2013|Connor Ryan

Quinn allies single out Weiner's 'disturbing pattern.'

Anthony Weiner, a Democratic candidate in the race to become New...

Strike a Chord: Yogis Breathe to Manage Mental Illness

June 20, 2013|Jacob Anderson

WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

Cecilia Alcocer found a shady patch of grass in Fort Greene...

Officials Unveil Plan to Launch Mobile Charging Stations

June 19, 2013|Connor Ryan

AT&T and Bloomberg administration join to launch 25 mobile charging stations across the five boroughs.

Charging a cell phone...

NYC's Homeless and Runaway Youth Rally Against Proposed Budget Cuts

June 19, 2013|Kelsey Schappell

Mayor Bloomberg plans to cut over half the funding for Runaway and Homeless Youth Services

Some of New York City's homeless...

One Week into Release, Quinn's Memoir is Reluctant to Sell

June 19, 2013|Connor Ryan

Only 100 print copies sold so far. Expert predicts sales may increase in the next few weeks.

The personal memoir of Christine...

Strike a Chord: Emerging and Established Artists Fight Mental Illness Stigma

June 19, 2013|Jacob Anderson

WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

The artists whose works are on display at the Fountain...

NYPD Surveillance Practices Under Fire From Community

June 18, 2013|Katharine O'Marra

Muslim groups and civil rights advocates announce lawsuit concerning NYPD surveillance.

A group of New York City Muslims...

NYC Council Members Demand End To MSG Tax Exemption

June 18, 2013|Justin Hyland

Council members feel that MSG tax money should be put toward social services

New York City council members Margaret Chin and...