News & Politics

NYC Councilman Van Bramer Wants CitiBike in Queens ASAP

June 13, 2013|Justin Hyland
Superstorm Sandy delayed implementation in May.

Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is calling on the D-O-T to more quickly...

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The South Bronx Looks to Bring in Big-Name Retailers

June 13, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Community Organizations pair up to improve business along 3rd Avenue and 149th Street
The South Bronx is looking to attract...
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Manhattan Borough President Proposes Plan To Jump-Start NYC Exports

June 12, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Borough President Scott Stringer outlines a plan to help small businesses sell overseas

Manhattan Borough President Scott...

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On the Heels of Rival's Memoir, de Blasio Looks to Humanize Himself

June 11, 2013|Connor Ryan
Bill de Blasio ties his family life to public schools in personal campaign video.

Leading mayoral candidate Christine Quinn’s...

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Quinn Lands Support of Women's Advocacy Group

June 11, 2013|Connor Ryan
National Organization for Women endorses Christine Quinn for mayor -- but not necessarily because she is a woman.

New York...

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Bronx LGBTQ Center Announces Outreach Initiatives

June 07, 2013|Veronica Volk
Bronx LGBTQ Center held a news conference today in response to recent hate crimes against the community in NYC.

Tym Moss of...

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Building Scheduled for Demolition on Governors Island

June 07, 2013|Veronica Volk
The largest non-historical building is scheduled to implode this weekend.

The Trust for Governors Island plans to demolish...

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City Council Announces Package of Post-Sandy Legislation

June 05, 2013|Ann Pierret
The City Council is pushing 10 bills that would improve the city's emergency preparedness and response.
The New York City...
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NY Hosting Smartphone Robbery Summit

June 05, 2013|Jeff Coltin
"Apple Picking" not Just About Fruit Anymore

Smartphones have changed the world in many ways.  Like changing the meaning of...

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M.T.A. Plans to Shutdown Subway Tunnels for Repair

June 05, 2013|Connor Ryan
Tunnel shutdowns will impact thousands of commuters on R and G trains.

Two subway tunnels, serving the G and R trains, will...

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