News & Politics

NYC Lawmakers Want More Transparency from MTA on Bedbugs

August 28, 2014|Kris Venezia

Legislation would require MTA to notify New Yorkers of bed bug infestation on trains or buses.

Bedbugs have again been...

Morning Brief: August 28

August 28, 2014|Jeff Coltin

Back to School

Today’s the first day back to school from summer break for hundreds of thousands of CUNY students. The City...

Morning Brief: August 27

August 27, 2014|Jeff Coltin

Frozen on a warm night.

Time is running out to catch one of New York City’s outdoor movie showings before the end of summer. ...

Morning Brief: August 26

August 26, 2014|Jeff Coltin

NYC takes Home the Emmys

Primetime TV’s biggest awards show was last night, with New York-based shows taking home some big...

Driving Soapboxes to Build Community

August 22, 2014|Jeff Coltin

Fifth Annual Coney Island Soapbox Derby runs tomorrow.

Soapbox derby cars are often seen as a relic of the past, like subway...

Gun Offenders Could face "Public Shaming"

August 21, 2014|Jeff Coltin

NY City Council bill intoduced to make a public sex offender registry, much like sex offender registry.

Breaking a gun law...

NYC Lawmakers Want More Transparency in Elections

August 20, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern

New York City Council members are trying to ban anonymous campaign mailers.

New York City Council members are pushing for...

Lawmaker Pushes New York City Board of Elections to get Digital

August 19, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern

New York City Councilman James Vacca wants election information sent to smart phones.

Councilman James Vacca says it's time...

NYC Colleges Fall Off Gay-Friendly List

August 15, 2014|Jeff Coltin

No New York City schools makes Campus Pride's top 50 LGBT-friendly colleges.

New York's a gay-friendly city, routinely toppin...

New York City Celebrates Thrift Store Day

August 15, 2014|Rebecca Lewis

There's more to celebrate on Thrift Store Day than just good deals.

New York City Thrift Store Day was today and to celebrate...