News & Politics

NYC to Give Money to Underperforming Schools

January 18, 2011|Claudia Morell

Last year New York State raised the bar on their state exams, and the city wants to help underperforming schools catch up.

Ne...

NYC Blizzard Response Considered A Success

January 12, 2011|John Rogan

Most seem to agree that New York City's performance tackling the latest snowstorm was a big improvement on its handling of...

NJ Governor Emphasizes Accomplishments in State of State Address

January 11, 2011|John Rogan

In his first State of the State Address yesterday, Governor Christie said New Jersey's made some big improvements since he...

Snowstorm Clean-Up

December 28, 2010|Marisa Galdi

A Disaster Response

This week's snowstorm has made it hard for deliveries to get through in New York City, even those...

9/11 Survivor Tree Moved Back To WTC Site

December 22, 2010|Marisa Galdi

The heavily damaged tree has been nursed back to health.

The Callery Pear tree, which has come to be known as the "Survivor...

New Law Cracks Down On Negligent Dog Owners

December 17, 2010|Marisa Galdi

The law band pet tethering and also encourages dog licensing.

New York City City Council considered a bill today that would...

Brooklyn Residents Rally To Keep East New York A 'Wal-Mart Free Zone'

December 14, 2010|Chiara Wegener

Community members and elected officials rallied at City Hall Tuesday.

Residents of Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood...

Advocates For The Elderly Aim To Reverse Budget Cuts

December 02, 2010|Sara Kugel

Mayor Bloomberg plans to slash $3.3 million from the elderly-case-management program as part of a sweeping budget cut...

Park Advocates Want Designated Revenue Stream

December 02, 2010|Kevin Danielczyk

A new proposal from a park advocacy group suggests steps to restore funding and protect New York state parks.

The Alliance...

Strip Clubs Receive Thousands In Tax Breaks

November 12, 2010|Claudia Morell

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says New York City taxpayers should not have to subsidize strip clubs, some of...