Christine Quinn

Council Speaker Christine Quinn said "every voter must be given equal opportunity to exercise their right to vote."

Under the paid sick leave bill, businesses with over 20 employees would have to give them nine days a year in sick leave.

The Department of City Planning is taking input about waterfront development online before next month's meeting.

New York leaders denounced Senate Republicans Tuesday for filibustering repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell."

The governor vetoed a bill that would have offered rent relief to New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS.

Local smokers said the new plan to ban them from parks and beaches is draconian, but non-smokers love the idea.

Manhattan's marriage bureau store sells mugs featuring same-sex couples, even though they cannot wed in New York.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal would expand the existing ban on smoking in bars and restaurants.

Many voters said they are itching for change as their cast their primary ballots.

Under the new rules, the Parks Department pledges to preserve gardens as long as they are registered.

The new Dignity for All Students Act seeks to keep students — specifically LGBT students — safe from harassment.

Mother Teresa was honored Thursday, except at the Empire State Building.

City Council voted overwhelmingly in favor of 15 Penn Plaza this afternoon 47-1.

New legislation requires the City Clerk to provide same-sex couples information about where they can be legally married.

Advocacy group Picture the Homeless toured vacant properties Tuesday night to call attention to the plight of the homeless.