News & Politics

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...

Weiner Admits To Lewd Photo; Won't Resign

June 06, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

New York Congressman tearfully admits to sending lewd picture over twitter and several inappropriate online relationships.

A...

Manhattan BP Speaks Out Against Dirty Boilers

June 06, 2011|Alen Kanlic

Manhattan Borough President says timeworn boilers in New York City are huge polluters.

In the fight to prevent air pollution...

Livery Cab Drivers Rally Against Bloomberg Plan

June 06, 2011|Katie Fisher

Group takes aim at Bloomberg's "Five Borough Taxi" plan to auction off 15,000 new medallions in the outer boroughs.

Livery...