News & Politics

UPDATE: Seventeen Hurt, Two Critically, After New Jersey Bus Crash

January 10, 2013|Connor Ryan

Although school bus was involved, no students were on board at the time of the accident.

Seventeen people were injured this...

As Boston Declares Emergency, Flu Cases Also Spike in New York City

January 09, 2013|Connor Ryan

Health Commissioner encourages all New Yorkers to get flu vaccination.

New York City, along with most of the United States...

Gov Cuomo Outlines Ambitious Agenda In His 2013 State of the State

January 09, 2013|Claudia Morell

In his third State of the State speech, Governor Andrew Cuomo details a progressive agenda for 2013.

Tougher gun laws, a...

Connecticut Governor Malloy Outlines Goals for the New Year

January 09, 2013|Katie Fisher

Malloy plans to improve school safety, education, and the economy

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy delivered his annual...

As High-Speed Ferry Strikes Dock, More Than Fifty Commuters are Injured

January 09, 2013|Connor Ryan

The Coast Guard, NYPD and The National Transportation Safety Board are currently investigating the accident.

More than fifty...

As City Pushes to Gain Digital Edge, Chelsea Gets Free Outdoor Wi-Fi

January 08, 2013|Connor Ryan

Free outdoor Wi-Fi will range from Gansevoort St. to 19th St., and between 8th Avenue and the West Side Highway.

Google and...

Democratic Leaders Criticize Governor Christie's State Address

January 08, 2013|Katie Fisher

State assembly leaders say Governor Christie ignored other problems in annual speech

New Jersey Democratic lawmakers...

With an Eye in the Rearview, Long Beach Faces Bittersweet Moment

January 04, 2013|Connor Ryan

Residents are invited to visit the boardwalk before demolition on Saturday at 11 a.m.

State senator William Reynolds has been...

UPDATED: Obama Signs Bill That Provides $9.7 Billion in Superstorm Sandy Aid

January 04, 2013|Connor Ryan

Another vote expected on January 15 for close to $50 billion in additional Sandy aid.

The House and the Senate passed...

Annual Report Pegs Sandy as Best and Worst of City Transit in 2012

January 03, 2013|Connor Ryan

The departure of MTA Chairman, fare hikes and increased subway crime rate are "worst." Added service and increased ridership...