News & Politics

'No Specific Threat' in New York City, Says Police Commissioner

April 16, 2013|Connor Ryan

In last 24 hours, there have been over 75 reports of suspicious packages in New York City. Two were investigated by bomb...

More Security in New York After Explosions in Boston Kill 3, Injure Over 100

April 15, 2013|Connor Ryan

NYPD officers are on heightened patrol around Times Square, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Following a...

Leader of Subway Cleanup Chosen to be Next Chairman of M.T.A.

April 13, 2013|Connor Ryan

Thomas Prendergast, formerly the president of New York City transit, is choice to replace Joseph Lhota as chairman of M.T.A...

Food Truck Parking Spots Proposed

April 10, 2013|Jeff Coltin

NYC Council Bill Would Limit Where Food Trucks Could Serve

New York City's food trucks would face tighter restrictions under...

A Victory For Occupy Protesters' People's Library

April 10, 2013|Ali Bonamico

Thousands of books were destroyed or seized.

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit related to a raid at Manhattan's...

Media Campaign Heats up New York City's Mayoral Race

April 08, 2013|Katie Fisher

A coalition launches an ad campain to spur opposition again Christinne Quinn

A controversial ad campaign is heating up New...

CT Governor Signs Gun Control Bill

April 04, 2013|Chris Williams

The legislation adds more than 100 firearms to the state's assault weapons ban.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a...

"The Tonight Show" to Return to NYC

April 03, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Fallon to replace Leno in city that never sleeps

NBC's "The Tonight Show" hasn't been filmed in New York City since 1972...

NYC Public Advocate Calls for Change in the City Council's Spending

April 03, 2013|Chris Williams

Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio wants to change the way the City Council spends money.

De Blasio is calling for the...

City Officials Reach Compromise on Paid Sick Leave Legislation

March 29, 2013|Connor Ryan

Forthcoming law requires some New York City companies to provide employees with paid sick days.

After blocking paid sick day...