News & Politics

A Victory For Occupy Protesters' People's Library

April 10, 2013|Ali Bonamico
Thousands of books were destroyed or seized.

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit related to a raid at Manhattan's...

Media Campaign Heats up New York City's Mayoral Race

April 08, 2013|Katie Fisher
A coalition launches an ad campain to spur opposition again Christinne Quinn

A controversial ad campaign is heating up New...

CT Governor Signs Gun Control Bill

April 04, 2013|Chris Williams
The legislation adds more than 100 firearms to the state's assault weapons ban.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a...

"The Tonight Show" to Return to NYC

April 03, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Fallon to replace Leno in city that never sleeps

NBC's "The Tonight Show" hasn't been filmed in New York City since 1972...

NYC Public Advocate Calls for Change in the City Council's Spending

April 03, 2013|Chris Williams
Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio wants to change the way the City Council spends money.

De Blasio is calling for the...

City Officials Reach Compromise on Paid Sick Leave Legislation

March 29, 2013|Connor Ryan
Forthcoming law requires some New York City companies to provide employees with paid sick days.

After blocking paid sick day...

Issues Tank: Local Residents Cringe as Quinn Supports Waste Transfer Station

March 28, 2013|Connor Ryan
Nearby residents worry about added pollution, garbage truck traffic. Quinn is only mayoral candidate in full support of...

Mayor Bloomberg Helps Open NYC Tech Company

March 28, 2013|Chris Williams
On Deck has provided NYC companies with $10 million in loans.

Mayor Bloomberg helped to open the new headquarters of a New...

NYC Smokers Snuffed for 10 Years

March 27, 2013|Jeff Coltin
City Marks Smoke-Free Air Act's 10th Anniversary

"Smoking or Non-smoking?" 

It's been 10 years since New York City...

Bronx County Dead Last in State Health Rankings

March 20, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Borough Hosting Health Summit Next Month

The Bronx is the unhealthiest county in New York State.  That's according to a new...