News & Politics

The South Bronx Looks to Bring in Big-Name Retailers

June 13, 2013|Kelsey Schappell

Community Organizations pair up to improve business along 3rd Avenue and 149th Street

The South Bronx is looking to attract...

Manhattan Borough President Proposes Plan To Jump-Start NYC Exports

June 12, 2013|Kelsey Schappell

Borough President Scott Stringer outlines a plan to help small businesses sell overseas

Manhattan Borough President Scott...

On the Heels of Rival's Memoir, de Blasio Looks to Humanize Himself

June 11, 2013|Connor Ryan

Bill de Blasio ties his family life to public schools in personal campaign video.

Leading mayoral candidate Christine Quinn’s...

Quinn Lands Support of Women's Advocacy Group

June 11, 2013|Connor Ryan

National Organization for Women endorses Christine Quinn for mayor -- but not necessarily because she is a woman.

New York...

Bronx LGBTQ Center Announces Outreach Initiatives

June 07, 2013|Veronica Volk

Bronx LGBTQ Center held a news conference today in response to recent hate crimes against the community in NYC.

Tym Moss of...

Building Scheduled for Demolition on Governors Island

June 07, 2013|Veronica Volk

The largest non-historical building is scheduled to implode this weekend.

The Trust for Governors Island plans to demolish...

City Council Announces Package of Post-Sandy Legislation

June 05, 2013|Ann Pierret

The City Council is pushing 10 bills that would improve the city's emergency preparedness and response.

The New York City...

NY Hosting Smartphone Robbery Summit

June 05, 2013|Jeff Coltin

"Apple Picking" not Just About Fruit Anymore

Smartphones have changed the world in many ways. Like changing the meaning of...

M.T.A. Plans to Shutdown Subway Tunnels for Repair

June 05, 2013|Connor Ryan

Tunnel shutdowns will impact thousands of commuters on R and G trains.

Two subway tunnels, serving the G and R trains, will...

UPDATED: With Historic Budget, City Schools to Spend Over $24.8 Billion Next Year

June 04, 2013|Connor Ryan

New York City will spend $4.5 billion more than New York state on education next year.

Almost eleven years since the mayor's...