News & Politics

New York Lawmaker Wants To Put A Chokehold on Mixed Martial Arts

April 23, 2013|Claudia Morell

The state banned the sport in 1997, but a new debate on overturning the ban has surfaced.

New York State Senator Brad Hoylman...

Coalition Says Eviction of Superstorm Sandy Victims is Premature

April 23, 2013|Ali Bonamico

Low-income families displaced in hotels fight to push back the program's end date.

Over 100 families have been living in...

Connecticut Reviews a New Animal Rights' Bill

April 22, 2013|Katie Fisher

The state could introduce court advocates in animal cases.

A new bill in Connecticut is giving more rights to animals caught...

In Mayor's Footsteps, Quinn Looks to Raise Minimum Age for Buying Cigarettes

April 22, 2013|Connor Ryan

The proposal would push smoking age to match legal drinking age.

Christine Quinn, the City Council speaker and leading...

UPDATE: New York to Boston Trains Will Slowly Resume Service

April 19, 2013|Connor Ryan

Limited service resumes tonight. Amtrak should be back on normal operating schedule on Saturday.

After suspending train...

Charity Hoaxes After the Boston Explosions

April 19, 2013|Kris Venezia

Thieves Set Up Fake Donation Sites to Steal Money.

Many people have been eager to donate blood and money to help victims of...

A Look Inside New York's Oldest Latin Music Store

April 19, 2013|Chris Williams

Mike Amadeo has run the oldest Latin music store since 1969

While most of the clubs and dance halls in the Bronx have...

Westchester launches "Bee-Aware" Bus Campaign

April 18, 2013|Claudia Morell

The campaign will be rolled out on the Westchester Bee Bus Line.

Westchester County is refashioning the New York City "See...

Cracking Down on Bus-Ignoring Motorists

April 17, 2013|Jeff Coltin

NY hosts Operation Safe Stop Day Thursday

When school buses stop to pick up students, drivers are supposed to stop too. But...

Weiner Would Be Among Top Mayoral Candidates, Poll Finds

April 17, 2013|Connor Ryan

Poll: 26 percent of NYC Democrats would vote for Christine Quinn, 15 percent for Anthony Weiner, 12 percent for John Liu.

It...