News & Politics

Department of Education Aims to Give Students with Disabilities a Chance to Play Ball

January 25, 2013|Kris Venezia

DOE Guidelines Look to Give Equal Opportunities to Disabled Students

The United States Department of Education is issuing...

NYC Council Passes Employment Discrimination Bill

January 23, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Would prohibit discrimination against unemployed workers

The New York City Council overwhelmingly passed a bill today banning...

Brooklyn Movie Palace to Reopen as Theater

January 23, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Loew's Kings Theater in Flatbush expected to open in 2015

Brooklyn is getting a new theater fit for a King. City officials...

NYC Announces Winner of Tiny Housing Competition

January 22, 2013|Megan Connor

First micro-unit apartment building will be built on East 27th St.

New York City's redefining apartment living.

The city...

New Yorkers Celebrate the Presidential Inauguration

January 21, 2013|Katie Fisher

A number of viewing parties were held around New York City

The gym at Democracy Prep High School was filled with nearly 1,000...

Moms Lead Rally Against Gun Violence

January 21, 2013|Chris Williams

An anti-gun violence organization that began online had their first major event this morning in New York City.

One Million...

NYC Council Discusses Efforts to Improve Storm Response

January 18, 2013|Katie Fisher

New York City Council wants to make sure residents are not left in the dark after major storms.

The city council's Committee...

Westchester County Partnering with Religious Communities

January 16, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Initiative aims to connect low-income residents with services

Westchester County is partnering with its religious...

NYC School Bus Drivers to Strike

January 14, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Over 8,000 drivers will strike starting Wednesday morning.

New York City school bus drivers plan to strike Wednesday...

NJ Governor Aims to Clean Up Waterways In Time for Summer

January 14, 2013|Chris Williams

Governor Christie says the most important issue for the future of New Jersey is to rebuild the shore.

During Superstorm Sandy...