News & Politics

Bronx Community Unites Following Theft of School Computers

June 03, 2011|Alen Kanlic

The recent theft of computers at P.S. 73 in the Highbridge section of the Bronx has left community leaders and parents...

Schumer Wants To Stop Rental of Recalled Vehicles

May 30, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

New York Senator wants car rental agencies to be held to the same standards as car dealers when it comes to auto...

Manhattan BP Blasts Contractor Scandals at DOE

May 25, 2011|Julie Clark

After a series of contract-related scandals, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says he's fed up.

Manhattan Borough...

NJ Governor Reacts to Court Ruling on School Funding

May 24, 2011|Marisa Galdi

State Supreme Court ruling says New Jersey must increase funds for poor school districts.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie...

NY AG and Comptroller Team Up To Fight Corruption

May 23, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Attorney General will have power to prosecute public officials in cases referred by the State Comptroller's office.

New York...

Lawmakers Push for Transit Funding Lockbox

May 19, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Supporters say "lockbox" would prevent transit funds from being diverted elsewhere.

Republican New York State Senator Marty...

Gay Rights Advocates Fight for Same Sex Marriage Bill

May 17, 2011|Chiara Wegener

New York Bar Associations say there are over 1,300 state regulations that discriminate against same-sex couples.

For years...

Group Says NJ Should Fix Existing Roads and Bridges

May 16, 2011|Chiara Wegener

The Tri State Transportation Campaign says starting new projects takes attention away from other types of roadwork.

The Tri...

NYC Synagogue Reacts to Terror Threat

May 13, 2011|Chiara Wegener

A cantor from a lower Manhattan synagogue says his temple will not focus too much on the threats.

A cantor at a lower...

New South Bronx Homeless Center Opens

May 11, 2011|Claudia Morell

The PATH center is located on 151 East 151st Street, replacing the old Emergency Assistance Unit.

A new center for homeless...