News & Politics

City Island's Firehouse Spared in Budget

June 27, 2011|Alen Kanlic

City Island's sole firehouse will remain open under budget deal.

The New York City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on...

Iowa Firm Helps Move 9/11 Memorial Trees

June 27, 2011|Lisa Tschernkowitsch

Company president Chris Holland says he's honored to be a part of a national project.

With less than 3 months to go before...

Bronx Residents Help Missouri Tornado Victims

June 17, 2011|Claudia Morell

Bronx Councilman James Vacca is helping tornado victims of Joplin, Missouri
 

A truckload of baby supplies, children’s toys...

Gay Marriage Opponents Rally in Bronx

June 16, 2011|Gabbie Maldonado

Gay marriage opponents rally in the Bronx, while pressure mounts to get a marriage equality bill passed in Albany.

In the...

Weiner Resigns Over Sexting Scandal

June 16, 2011|George Bodarky

The damaged roof holding up Anthony Weiner's political career has collapsed.

New York's 9th congressional district is minus a...

Another Woman Comes Forward in Weiner Scandal

June 15, 2011|Sara Kugel

Weiner asked the former porn actress to lie to the press.

A former adult film actress, who said she exchanged messages online...

Plans For East Harlem Unveiled

June 13, 2011|Claudia Morell

An $85-million dollar project will bring a new school and affordable housing units to East Harlem

New York City Officials...

East River Ferry Opens to Public

June 13, 2011|Claudia Morell

The first twelve days of service will be free of charge for all riders.

New Yorkers are welcoming new ferry services between...

New Crackdown on Immigration Scams

June 09, 2011|Marisa Galdi

Effort aims to protect immigrants from getting duped. 

A new federal effort aims to educate immigrants to recognize fake...

NYC Firefighters Honored as Closings Loom

June 08, 2011|Katie Fisher

New York City firefighters are honored amidst the threat of 20 firehouse closings.

There were cheers and smiles as New York...