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Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 06, 2011

Pols Rally Against Conditions at Turtle Bay High Rise

Amid ongoing tenant protests, several elected officials urged the landlord of 350 E. 52nd St., in Turtle Bay, to improve what they say are deterioriating conditions.

Manhattan

July 27, 2011

Ray Kelly Tops Voters' List for 2013 Mayoral Race, Poll Finds

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly may never have expressed interest in the job, but he tops the list of city officials New Yorkers would like to see as the next mayor in a new poll.

Manhattan

July 13, 2011

Christine Quinn Outraises Fellow Mayoral Hopefuls for 2013 Race

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and Public Advocate Bill de Blasio have also raised serious money ahead of the 2013 race.

Manhattan

June 24, 2011

City Might Have to Cough Up $40 Million in Private School Tuition for Special Needs Kindergarten Kids

The city could be on the hook for the cash after failing to place 2,500 special needs kindergarten kids in public schools.

Downtown

June 24, 2011

Residents Rally to Save the 'Ghostbusters' Firehouse

More than 100 residents and politicians called on the city not to shut down TriBeCa's Hook & Ladder 8.

Upper East Side

June 08, 2011

Central Park Boathouse Restuarant Rife with Sexual Harassment, Report Says

Six current and former employees filed federal discrimination charges against the iconic Central Park eatery, report says.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 08, 2011

Budget Protests Get Cuter as Kids Descend on City Hall

Advocates say that thousands of low-income New Yorkers will be left without childcare because of cuts.

Manhattan

June 07, 2011

City Officials Stay Silent Over 'Weinergate'

Observers say pols are remaining mum until they can gauge the public's reaction to Anthony Weiner's scandal.

Manhattan

May 09, 2011

Public Advocate Urges NYPD to Address Ticket-Fixing Scandal

The massive police ticket-fixing scandal allegedly includes incidents of domestic violence and drunk driving, sources say.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

April 27, 2011

Mom Sues Anti-Abortion Group for Using Daughter's Image on SoHo Billboard

Tricia Fraser sued an anti-abortion group that used her daughter's photo on a SoHo billboard.

Manhattan

April 25, 2011

Housing Forum Will Address Uptown Slumlords

A housing forum will be held on May 5 in order to address problems with landlords in Upper Manhattan.

Upper West Side

April 11, 2011

Parents Sue City in Fight to Stop Upper West Side Charter School

The parents filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop the Upper West Success Academy.

Upper East Side

April 07, 2011

Upper East Side Dinner Party Circuit Promotes Women in Politics

Upper East Side power brokers host most of the 12 dinner parties for Monday's 31st Women's Campaign Forum's gala.

Harlem

March 30, 2011

Public Advocate Tells Students, Teachers at Harlem School to Fight Co-Location Plan

Bill de Blasio said parents and students at Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing Arts should fight the plan.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 24, 2011

Controversial Anti-Abortion Billboard Shocks SoHo Residents

The pro-life group's billboard reads, "The most dangerous place for an African American is in the womb."