News & Politics

Queensbridge Park Waterfront Long Blocked by Chain Link Fence Will Receive an Upgrade

May 10, 2013|Kris Venezia

New York City Officials Break Ground to Repair Seawall.

Queensbridge Park along the East River in Long Island City is...

Officials Announce $1.77 Billion Plan for NYC Sandy Recovery

May 10, 2013|Veronica Volk

Homeowners and small business owners can begin applying for Community Block Grant money later this month.

This morning U.S...

NYC's First-Ever Design Week Launches Today

May 10, 2013|Laura Macchiarola

New York City dedicates twelve days to the design industry, but a local think tank says more should be done.

You've probably...

Seaport to See Change this Summer

May 08, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Manhattan's South Street Seaport Hopes to Lure Back Visitors After Sandy

The South Street Seaport's getting some new eats...

Don't Like NYPD's Policing? Go Vote, Says Community Groups

May 06, 2013|Claudia Morell

A coalition of community groups is taking to the streets to mobilize voters.

New York City community groups are launching a...

A Mass Emergence of Cicadas is Expected in New York City

May 06, 2013|Laura Macchiarola

Cicadas are coming back this summer, after waiting underground for seventeen years.

After seventeen years of living as nymphs...

New York Reps. Fight to Keep Student Loan Interest Rates Affordable

May 03, 2013|Laura Macchiarola

Representatives Israel and Meng are introducing legislation to prevent student loan interest rates from rising.

Student loan...

Jersey Beach Replenishment Project to Begin This Summer

May 03, 2013|Veronica Volk

The Army Corps of Engineers plans to start the world's biggest beach replenishment project this summer.

Tourists and...

New Report Offers Ways New York City Can Better Prepare for Future Natural Disasters

May 03, 2013|Kris Venezia

Mayor Bloomberg's office unveils "After-Action" Report.

A new report from Mayor Michael Bloomberg's office gives...

Initiative in Westchester County Aims to Reduce Food Waste

April 30, 2013|Kris Venezia

County Executive Robert Astorino teams up with non-profits to keep edible food out of the trash.

A new program in...