News & Politics

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...

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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...

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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...
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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...

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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...

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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...

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GOP Council Members Back Lhota for Mayor

March 20, 2013|Chris Williams
Joe Lhota' s campaign for New York City mayor is picking up steam.

Former MTA Chairman Joe Lhota has the support of the New...

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Bloomberg: Keep Cigarettes Out of Sight, Out of Mind

March 18, 2013|Claudia Morell
Mayor Bloomberg has introduced two bills to further curb smoking in New York City.

Mayor Bloomberg wants retail stores to...

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Photos: New York City's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 17, 2013|Connor Ryan

<div class="overview-paragraph">Despite the snowfall, crowds in green huddled around Fifth Avenue on Saturday afternoon for an Irish tradition.</div>

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Strike a Chord: Helping the Homeless Find Shelter

March 15, 2013|Jesssica Gould
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

This winter, a record 50-thousand people are sleeping in city...

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