News & Politics

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Mayor Bloomberg Wants Residential Buildings to Disclose Smoking Rules

April 18, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari
Landlords would be required to have a written policy on where tenants can smoke.

Mayor Bloomberg is proposing legislation...

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State Lawmakers: NYC Residents Deserve More Say in Rent Prices

April 16, 2012|Jake Neher
New bill would overhaul Rent Guidelines Board.

A new bill in the state legislature aims to give New York City residents more...

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NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn Commemorates Titanic Centennial

April 12, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari
Quinn's grandmother was one of the few survivors of the sinking ship.

It's been 100-years since the Titanic sank in the...

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