News & Politics

Councilman Fights Sunday "Brunch Ban" in Brooklyn

May 10, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari
Councilman Steve Levin introduced legislation to remove obscure city law.

Is there a "war on brunch"? New York City...

New York City Leaders Urge City Residents to Report Domestic Abuse

May 08, 2012|Alen Kanlic
Ads to be placed in "high risk" areas.
“Don’t Mind Your Own Business,” is the mantra of a new ad campaign asking New York...

NJ Governor Receives Poor Grade on Environmental Report Card

May 03, 2012|Chris Williams
Governor Christie criticized for performance on environmental issues.
 The New Jersey Environmental Federation gave Governor...

City Council Aims to Clean Up New York City's Car Washes

May 02, 2012|Chris Williams
Councilwoman says working conditions at city car washes must be improved.

The New York City Council is looking to clean up...

Queens Chamber Feels Neglected by City's Tourism Efforts

April 30, 2012|Will Germain
Exec. Director of Queens Chamber of Commerce says NYC tourism promotions ignore Queens

NYC & Company, the city's official...

Mayor Bloomberg Vetoes City Council Wage Bill

April 25, 2012|Jake Neher
The Mayor said it would drive away businesses and stall growth

The New York City Council will have to override a veto from...

Connecticut GOP Hoping for High Turnout for Tuesday's Primary

April 23, 2012|Jake Neher
Officials expect low numbers with Romney a virtual lock.

Tuesday is the GOP presidential primary in New York and Connecticut...

Earth Day Highlights Environmental Concerns

April 20, 2012|Will Germain
NY Company Recycles Electronic Waste

Earth Day is coming up this Sunday, and has been celebrated every April for the last 42...

Religious Groups to March Across Brooklyn Bridge Against School Ban

April 20, 2012|Ann Pierret
Groups want permanence in city schools.

New York City religious groups aren’t taking the threat of eviction sitting down.

Ne...

New York State Senate Passes MMA Legislation

April 19, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari
Bill passes with 43 votes, heads to State Assembly for approval.

For the third time in seven years, the New York State...