News & Politics

NYC Comptroller: What the Fiscal Cliff Compromise Means for New York City

January 03, 2013|Robin Shannon

NYC Comptroller says the social security payroll tax will cost hard-working New Yorkers.

New York City Comptroller John Liu...

MTA Chair Lhota Resigns, May Run for NYC Mayor

December 19, 2012|Jeff Coltin

Former Deputy Mayor would run as Republican.

MTA Chairman and CEO Joe Lhota has confirmed he will step down at the end of...

New York City Advocacy Group Releases Report on Immigrant Communities After Sandy

December 18, 2012|Kris Venezia

Organization finds that some immigrants are struggling after Sandy.

A report from an advocacy group says some immigrant New...

Newtown and Columbine Funeral Directors Share Common Bond

December 18, 2012|George Bodarky

Newtown funerals spark vivid memories in Colorado.

Funeral homes and houses of worship in Newtown, Connecticut have set up...

How to Help Kids Cope with the Newtown, CT Shooting

December 17, 2012|George Bodarky

Save the Children offers 10 tips.

Families in Newtown, Connecticut and beyond are still trying to make sense of Friday's...

The Latest on Connecticut School Shooting

December 14, 2012|Robin Shannon

Multiple deaths reported in a Connecticut school shooting

For information on the shooting over the weekend, please check NPR...

Lieberman Delivers Farewell Speech to Senate

December 12, 2012|Jeff Coltin

The CT Senator is set to retire at the end of this legislative session.

Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman gave an inspired...

Annual Pokey and Schleppie Awards Name the City's Slowest and Least Reliable Bus Routes

December 11, 2012|Kris Venezia

M60 and M42 Tie as Slowest, M4 Least Reliable

The Manhattan M66 and M42 bus routes are the slowest in New York City, and the...

Sandy To Cost Billions In Transit Repairs And Future Investments, Officials Say

December 06, 2012|Claudia Morell

Sandy wreaked havoc on the nation's largest transportation systems.

US Senators and transportation officials from New York...

Professor Warns Flooded Residents about Dangers of Mold

December 05, 2012|Jeff Coltin

Don't rebuild until everything is "bone-dry."

It has been over a month since Superstorm Sandy hit, and many residents are in...