News & Politics

New Bus Service In the Bronx Will Cut Travel Time for 20,000 Commuters

July 01, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
Mayor Bloomberg and NYC transportation officials announced the new Select Bus Bx41 Service on Webster Ave today

 

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New Net-Like Device Prevents Litter from Reaching Bronx Waterways

June 27, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The DEP is taking steps to help clean up the Bronx River.

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection...

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City Council May Override Bloomberg's Veto of Paid Sick Leave Bill

June 26, 2013|Ann Pierret
The New York City Council is voting Wednesday night on whether they're going to override Mayor Bloomberg's veto of the paid...
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New York Lawmakers Push for Pregnancy Center Regulation

June 25, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A group of NY legislators are pushing for a federal law to regulate pregnancy center advertising tactics.

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Bloomberg Praises Speed Camera Law

June 25, 2013|Justin Hyland
The mayor says that putting speed cameras in school zones will increase safety
Mayor Bloomberg wants New York City drivers...
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City Council Approves Newsstand Price Limit

June 25, 2013|Connor Ryan
City Council approves legislation that raises the price limit at newsstands from $5 to $10.

The New York City Council...

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Mayor, Law Enforcement Urges City Council to Vote Down Upcoming Bills

June 24, 2013|Connor Ryan
Mayor, Police Commissioner urge City Council not to pass "misguided legislation."

Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Police...

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Deadline Approaches for 9/11 Compensation Fund

June 24, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Lawmakers and community members launch campaign publicizing health benefits for 9/11 survivors.

First responders, workers...

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New Signage in NYC Helps Pedestrains Find Their Way

June 24, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
Department of Transportation Commissioner Jannette Sadik-Kahn announced "WalkNYC" program today

A New York City Department...

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In Wake of Accidents, Metro-North Railroad to Install Safety Devices

June 21, 2013|Connor Ryan
Metro-North Railroad to install safety devices on New Haven Line tracks.

Metro-North Railroad announced Friday morning in a...

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