New Crackdown on Immigration Scams

June 09, 2011|Marisa Galdi

Effort aims to protect immigrants from getting duped. 

A new federal effort aims to educate immigrants to recognize fake...

NYC Firefighters Honored as Closings Loom

June 08, 2011|Katie Fisher

New York City firefighters are honored amidst the threat of 20 firehouse closings.

There were cheers and smiles as New York...

Weiner Admits To Lewd Photo; Won't Resign

June 06, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

New York Congressman tearfully admits to sending lewd picture over twitter and several inappropriate online relationships.

A...

Manhattan BP Speaks Out Against Dirty Boilers

June 06, 2011|Alen Kanlic

Manhattan Borough President says timeworn boilers in New York City are huge polluters.

In the fight to prevent air pollution...

Livery Cab Drivers Rally Against Bloomberg Plan

June 06, 2011|Katie Fisher

Group takes aim at Bloomberg's "Five Borough Taxi" plan to auction off 15,000 new medallions in the outer boroughs.

Livery...

Bronx Community Unites Following Theft of School Computers

June 03, 2011|Alen Kanlic

The recent theft of computers at P.S. 73 in the Highbridge section of the Bronx has left community leaders and parents...

Schumer Wants To Stop Rental of Recalled Vehicles

May 30, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

New York Senator wants car rental agencies to be held to the same standards as car dealers when it comes to auto...

Manhattan BP Blasts Contractor Scandals at DOE

May 25, 2011|Julie Clark

After a series of contract-related scandals, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says he's fed up.

Manhattan Borough...

NJ Governor Reacts to Court Ruling on School Funding

May 24, 2011|Marisa Galdi

State Supreme Court ruling says New Jersey must increase funds for poor school districts.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie...

NY AG and Comptroller Team Up To Fight Corruption

May 23, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Attorney General will have power to prosecute public officials in cases referred by the State Comptroller's office.

New York...