News & Politics

Group Protests Against Credit Checks in Hiring Process

October 16, 2012|Kris Venezia

Some lawmakers and advocacy groups want the city council to pass a bill that bans the credit checks.

Some lawmakers and...

Parts of East Village, Lower East Side Labeled Historical District

October 09, 2012|Kris Venezia

New Protections Will Make Sure the History of the Area Aren't Lost to Development.

The New York City Landmarks Preservation...

New York Advocacy Groups are Encouraging People to Register for the General Election

October 05, 2012|Kris Venezia

Deadline to register in New York is October 12th.

There is one week left to register to vote.

One New York advocacy...

Fordham Business Students Get Their Own Trading Floor

September 27, 2012|Jeff Coltin

University Unveils Renovated Building with Updated Technology

Stock-trading just got easier for market-minded students at...

NYC Lawmakers Say More Diversity Needed in University Faculties

September 21, 2012|Kris Venezia

Council Members Ydanis Rodriguez and Deborah Rose hold meeting to discuss issues at colleges in the city.

Some New York City...

Final Phase of the High Line Park Begins

September 20, 2012|Katie Fisher

The last extension of the High Line is expected to bring in even more vistors to the popular park.

New York City officals...

Bronx River Gets Special Recognition

September 11, 2012|Kris Venezia

United States Department of the Interior Names River National Water Trail.

The US Department of the Interior will recognize...

Construction of a Hotel Threatens One of NYC's Oldest Landmarks

September 10, 2012|Chris Williams

Landmarks Preservation Commission will vote on hotel proposal.

The Merchant's House Museum on East 4th St preserves the...

Never Forget: This Year's 9/11 Remembrances

September 10, 2012|Chris Williams

Events are planned in and around New York City.

Here's a list of events to mark the 11th anniversary of the September...

Remembering 9/11 & Reflecting On Human History Through Social Media

September 07, 2012|Claudia Morell

One New York City based organization attempts to use social media to spark a mass reflection.

More than 3 million people used...