News & Politics

City's Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Point in Several Years

May 16, 2013|Connor Ryan

New York City unemployment rate falls to its lowest point in four years. The number of private-sector jobs is at an all-time...

Klein: NYC Day Care Centers A Danger

May 16, 2013|Claudia Morell

According to Klein, day care centers have racked up more than 26,000 violations and most go unresolved.

Two New York State...

FDNY Tries Data-Driven Approach

May 15, 2013|Jeff Coltin

NYC hopes to improve building inspections and firefighter safety,

New York City saw only 58 fire-related deaths last year...

City Council Seeks to Raise Newsstand Price Cap, Product Quality

May 14, 2013|Connor Ryan

From $5 to $10 — the difference between a flimsy umbrella and a pair of headphones.

Why is it impossible to buy a high...

Rye Playland Opens After Extensive Damage From Sandy

May 10, 2013|Will Germain

After Suffering Millions of Dollars in Damage, Playland Ready to Open

Westchester's Rye Playland is opening this weekend...

Queensbridge Park Waterfront Long Blocked by Chain Link Fence Will Receive an Upgrade

May 10, 2013|Kris Venezia

New York City Officials Break Ground to Repair Seawall.

Queensbridge Park along the East River in Long Island City is...

Officials Announce $1.77 Billion Plan for NYC Sandy Recovery

May 10, 2013|Veronica Volk

Homeowners and small business owners can begin applying for Community Block Grant money later this month.

This morning U.S...

NYC's First-Ever Design Week Launches Today

May 10, 2013|Laura Macchiarola

New York City dedicates twelve days to the design industry, but a local think tank says more should be done.

You've probably...

Seaport to See Change this Summer

May 08, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Manhattan's South Street Seaport Hopes to Lure Back Visitors After Sandy

The South Street Seaport's getting some new eats...

Don't Like NYPD's Policing? Go Vote, Says Community Groups

May 06, 2013|Claudia Morell

A coalition of community groups is taking to the streets to mobilize voters.

New York City community groups are launching a...