News & Politics

City Goes Greener - Expands Recycling and Composting Programs

April 24, 2013|Jeff Coltin
NYC Residents Can Now Recycle Rigid Plastics

New York City's will have to add to the blue signs like the one above.Mayor...

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New York to Host Major League Baseball's All Star Game

April 24, 2013|Will Germain
City Field home to All Star Game for First Time Since 1964

Mayor Bloomberg announced today that the city will host this year...

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New York Lawmaker Wants To Put A Chokehold on Mixed Martial Arts

April 23, 2013|Claudia Morell
The state banned the sport in 1997, but a new debate on overturning the ban has surfaced.

New York State Senator Brad Hoylman...

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Coalition Says Eviction of Superstorm Sandy Victims is Premature

April 23, 2013|Ali Bonamico
Low-income families displaced in hotels fight to push back the program's end date.

Over 100 families have been living in...

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Connecticut Reviews a New Animal Rights' Bill

April 22, 2013|Katie Fisher
The state could introduce court advocates in animal cases.

A new bill in Connecticut is giving more rights to animals caught...

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In Mayor's Footsteps, Quinn Looks to Raise Minimum Age for Buying Cigarettes

April 22, 2013|Connor Ryan
The proposal would push smoking age to match legal drinking age.

Christine Quinn, the City Council speaker and leading...

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UPDATE: New York to Boston Trains Will Slowly Resume Service

April 19, 2013|Connor Ryan
Limited service resumes tonight. Amtrak should be back on normal operating schedule on Saturday.

After suspending train...

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Charity Hoaxes After the Boston Explosions

April 19, 2013|Kris Venezia
Thieves Set Up Fake Donation Sites to Steal Money.

Many people have been eager to donate blood and money to help victims of...

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A Look Inside New York's Oldest Latin Music Store

April 19, 2013|Chris Williams
Mike Amadeo has run the oldest Latin music store since 1969

 

While most of the clubs and dance halls in the Bronx have...
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Westchester launches "Bee-Aware" Bus Campaign

April 18, 2013|Claudia Morell
The campaign will be rolled out on the Westchester Bee Bus Line.

Westchester County is refashioning the New York City "See...

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