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...
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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...
Lawmakers Push for Transit Funding Lockbox
May 19, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari
Supporters say "lockbox" would prevent transit funds from being diverted elsewhere.
Republican New York State Senator Marty...