News & Politics

Congresswoman Calls for Investment in NYC Waterfronts

July 30, 2013|Katharine O'Marra

Proposed bill would promote resilience and environmental sustainability on New York's waterfront.

Congresswoman Nydia...

Queens Councilman Van Bramer Cleans Up Seven Subway Line

July 30, 2013|Justin Hyland

Councilman Van Bramer introduces "pigeon mitigation systems" to stop pigeon excrement problem.

Queens Councilman Jimmy Van...

Fast-Food Workers Hit the Streets, Asking for Higher Wages

July 29, 2013|Connor Ryan

Fast-food employees in seven cities seek higher wages, right to form union.

Hundreds of fast-food employees in New York City...

Stringer Plans to Monitor Sandy Relief Aid

July 29, 2013|Connor Ryan

Special division within Audit Bureau would monitor storm relief aid.

As part of his campaign to become New York City's next...

Bloomberg tells New Yorkers to "Recycle Everything"

July 29, 2013|Katharine O'Marra

NYC recycling initiatives aim to save money and the environment.

Two new initiatives in New York City aim to encourage New...

NYC Sustainability Countdown

July 29, 2013|Veronica Volk

New York League of Conservation Voters develops environmental agenda for the mayor's final months.

A conservation group is...

New Report Reveals Large Senior Immigrant Population in the Big Apple

July 25, 2013|Ann Pierret

Nearly half of New York City's senior population is foreign-born residents.

New York City's immigrant population is aging...

Dragon Boat "Awakened" In Times Square

July 25, 2013|Justin Hyland

The ceremony kicked off next month's Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Queens.

Community leaders, Buddhist monks and martial...

New Poll: Weiner Leads Democrats, But Thompson Would Win Runoff

July 24, 2013|Connor Ryan

Expert says Weiner scandals may help draw needed attention to election, candidates.

A new Quinnipiac University poll shows...

'Core 34' Vow to Override Veto

July 24, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Police oversight bills could still become law.

New York City Council member Jumaane Williams is livid at Mayor Bloomberg's...