News & Politics

Issues Tank: Local Residents Cringe as Quinn Supports Waste Transfer Station

March 28, 2013|Connor Ryan

Nearby residents worry about added pollution, garbage truck traffic. Quinn is only mayoral candidate in full support of...

Mayor Bloomberg Helps Open NYC Tech Company

March 28, 2013|Chris Williams

On Deck has provided NYC companies with $10 million in loans.

Mayor Bloomberg helped to open the new headquarters of a New...

NYC Smokers Snuffed for 10 Years

March 27, 2013|Jeff Coltin

City Marks Smoke-Free Air Act's 10th Anniversary

"Smoking or Non-smoking?"

It's been 10 years since New York City...

Bronx County Dead Last in State Health Rankings

March 20, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Borough Hosting Health Summit Next Month

The Bronx is the unhealthiest county in New York State. That's according to a new...

GOP Council Members Back Lhota for Mayor

March 20, 2013|Chris Williams

Joe Lhota' s campaign for New York City mayor is picking up steam.

Former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota has the support of the New...

Bloomberg: Keep Cigarettes Out of Sight, Out of Mind

March 18, 2013|Claudia Morell

Mayor Bloomberg has introduced two bills to further curb smoking in New York City.

Mayor Bloomberg wants retail stores to...

Photos: New York City's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 17, 2013|Connor Ryan

<div class="overview-paragraph">Despite the snowfall, crowds in green huddled around Fifth Avenue on Saturday afternoon for an Irish tradition.</div>

Strike a Chord: Helping the Homeless Find Shelter

March 15, 2013|Jesssica Gould

WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

This winter, a record 50-thousand people are sleeping in city...

Strike a Chord: Sheltering LGBT Homeless Youth

March 14, 2013|Jesssica Gould

WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

Studies show that about 40 percent of all homeless youth...

Issues Tank: Glen Cove Recycles Styrofoam, Despite Longtime Ban

March 13, 2013|Connor Ryan

Mayor Bloomberg says benefits of recycling plastic-foam do not outweigh costs.

After being dealt a blow with his large sugary...