News & Politics

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...
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Latest on Connecticut School Shooting

December 14, 2012|Robin Shannon
Multiple deaths reported in a Connecticut school shooting

For information on the shooting over the weekend, please check NPR...

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Lieberman Delivers Farewell Speech to Senate

December 12, 2012|Jeff Coltin
The CT Senator is set to retire at the end of this legislative session.

Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman gave an inspired...

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Annual Pokey and Schleppie Awards Name the City's Slowest and Least Reliable Bus Routes

December 11, 2012|Kris Venezia
M60 and M42 Tie as Slowest, M4 Least Reliable

The Manhattan M66 and M42 bus routes are the slowest in New York City, and the...

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Sandy To Cost Billions In Transit Repairs And Future Investments, Officials Say

December 06, 2012|Claudia Morell
Sandy wreaked havoc on the nation's largest transportation systems.

US Senators and transportation officials from New York...

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