News & Politics

As City Pushes to Gain Digital Edge, Chelsea Gets Free Outdoor Wi-Fi

January 08, 2013|Connor Ryan

Free outdoor Wi-Fi will range from Gansevoort St. to 19th St., and between 8th Avenue and the West Side Highway.

Google and...

Democratic Leaders Criticize Governor Christie's State Address

January 08, 2013|Katie Fisher

State assembly leaders say Governor Christie ignored other problems in annual speech

New Jersey Democratic lawmakers...

With an Eye in the Rearview, Long Beach Faces Bittersweet Moment

January 04, 2013|Connor Ryan

Residents are invited to visit the boardwalk before demolition on Saturday at 11 a.m.

State senator William Reynolds has been...

UPDATED: Obama Signs Bill That Provides $9.7 Billion in Superstorm Sandy Aid

January 04, 2013|Connor Ryan

Another vote expected on January 15 for close to $50 billion in additional Sandy aid.

The House and the Senate passed...

Annual Report Pegs Sandy as Best and Worst of City Transit in 2012

January 03, 2013|Connor Ryan

The departure of MTA Chairman, fare hikes and increased subway crime rate are "worst." Added service and increased ridership...

NYC Comptroller: What the Fiscal Cliff Compromise Means for New York City

January 03, 2013|Robin Shannon

NYC Comptroller says the social security payroll tax will cost hard-working New Yorkers.

New York City Comptroller John Liu...

MTA Chair Lhota Resigns, May Run for NYC Mayor

December 19, 2012|Jeff Coltin

Former Deputy Mayor would run as Republican.

MTA Chairman and CEO Joe Lhota has confirmed he will step down at the end of...

New York City Advocacy Group Releases Report on Immigrant Communities After Sandy

December 18, 2012|Kris Venezia

Organization finds that some immigrants are struggling after Sandy.

A report from an advocacy group says some immigrant New...

Newtown and Columbine Funeral Directors Share Common Bond

December 18, 2012|George Bodarky

Newtown funerals spark vivid memories in Colorado.

Funeral homes and houses of worship in Newtown, Connecticut have set up...

How to Help Kids Cope with the Newtown, CT Shooting

December 17, 2012|George Bodarky

Save the Children offers 10 tips.

Families in Newtown, Connecticut and beyond are still trying to make sense of Friday's...