News & Politics

Following Months of Speculation, Quinn Announces Her Candidacy for Mayor

March 10, 2013|Connor Ryan
If elected, Quinn would be New York City's first woman and openly gay mayor.

Christine Quinn, the New York City Council...

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Homeless Numbers Increasing in New York City

March 05, 2013|Kris Venezia
New York City Shelters Housing More Struggling Families.

A New York City advocacy group says the number of people staying in...

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De Blasio: NYC Has a Shortage of Full-Day Pre-K Spots

March 04, 2013|Claudia Morell
New report finds New York City's full-day pre-K programs don't have enough seats to meet demand.

The application process for...

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New Jersey Environment Will Feel Sequester

March 01, 2013|Kris Venezia
New Jersey Department of Environment Protection Likely to Lose Almost $5 Million.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental...

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Latino Mental Health Organizations Fight for More Funding

March 01, 2013|Laura Macchiarola
Mental health groups and Latino communities say more mental health programs are a must.

Mental health clinics throughout New...

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Fairway Market in Red Hook Brooklyn Reopens

March 01, 2013|Chris Williams
Local businesses say they're happy to see the market back in business.

The Fairway Market in Red Hook Brooklyn reopens today...

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Harlem Landmark In-the-Making Promises NY's First-Ever Civil Rights Museum

February 22, 2013|Laura Macchiarola
A 102 year-old civil rights group is planning a new hub for Harlem.

An historic civil rights organization is going to...

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Jersey Firefighters to Help Each Other Rebuild after Sandy

February 20, 2013|Jeff Coltin
New program connects firefighters in need with volunteers

During Superstorm Sandy, many firefighters responded to emergencies...

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Elevated Home Legislation Helps Sandy Victims

February 20, 2013|Chris Williams
New legislation to provide more oversight for homeowners who plan to elevate their homes after Superstorm Sandy.

The...

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After 141 Years, Bronx Catholic School Shuts Its Doors

February 15, 2013|Claudia Morell
St. Jerome is one of the 22 schools the Archdiocese of New York plans to close for financial reasons. And as WFUV’s Claudia...
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