News & Politics

Morning Brief: October 1

October 01, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Government Shutdown Now a Reality

The Senate and House couldn’t reach agreement on a spending bill before midnight, so the...

Sierra Club Calls for Offshore Wind Power in New Jersey

September 30, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A new poll finds New Jersey residents are in favor of developing offshore wind power resources.

A new poll from the Sierra...

Morning Brief: September 30

September 30, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Tough Commute?

Metro North’s still seeing major delays with the New Haven line at only 50 percent capacity.  But WCBS says...

Amid Freshly Planted Trees, New Park Takes Shape on Governor's Island

September 30, 2013|Connor Ryan
Thirty acres of the 172-acre island is being redesigned into a park, which will open next spring.

The narrow pathways have...

Morning Brief: September 27

September 27, 2013|Connor Ryan
Had a tough commute this week? Check out Grand Central's annual festival happening all day today.

Despite the Metro North...

New York City's Air is Squeaky Clean, says Mayor Bloomberg

September 26, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
A report shows New York City's air is fourth-cleanest among major U.S. cities

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City's...

Morning Brief: September 26

September 26, 2013|Connor Ryan
The man behind Graham Nash.

A musical legend. An esteemed international photographer. A popular author. Before his show...

Queens Historical Society to Host Concerts to Preserve Steinway Mansion

September 25, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
The Friends of Steinway Mansion say the property is an integral part of the community.

The Steinway Mansion in Queens is...

New Court System in New York Will Aid Victims of Sex Trafficking

September 25, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A new initiative in New York will offer a number of services to help victims of human trafficking escape a cycle of crime.

Sp...

Morning Brief: September 25

September 25, 2013|Connor Ryan
Oktoberfest in New York City.

As this annual autumn festival nears, it's never too early to start making plans. [More...