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Councilwoman Chin Makes Another Push to Target Knock-Off Bag Customers

TriBeCa

March 15, 2013

Councilwoman Chin Makes Another Push to Target Knock-Off Bag Customers

Margaret Chin sponsored a bill two years ago criminalizing the purchase of designer knockoffs.

Former Barneys Warehouse Demolition Spews Noise and Dust, Neighbors Say

Chelsea

March 15, 2013

Former Barneys Warehouse Demolition Spews Noise and Dust, Neighbors Say

Neighbors said on-site compactors are keeping them up at night and polluting the air. 

Carlos Menchaca Looks to Areas Forgotten by Government in City Council Race

Red Hook

March 14, 2013

Carlos Menchaca Looks to Areas Forgotten by Government in City Council Race

Carlos Menchaca will run for City Council in Brooklyn's 38th District.

Fake Christine Quinn Campaign Website Fools Foes

New York City

March 13, 2013

Fake Christine Quinn Campaign Website Fools Foes

The website claims that Quinn will hold a vote on the controversial paid sick leave issue.

Pier 40 Repairs, Village Landmarking Added to Hudson Square Rezoning Plan

Hudson Square

March 13, 2013

Pier 40 Repairs, Village Landmarking Added to Hudson Square Rezoning Plan

The City Council and Trinity Real Estate altered the plan to transform the lower west side. 

City Council Calls for Stricter Regulations on Intercity Buses

Chinatown

March 11, 2013

City Council Calls for Stricter Regulations on Intercity Buses

The call comes after Fung Wah Bus was shut down by federal regulators.

Christine Quinn Kicks Off Campaign for Mayor With Five-Borough Tour

New York City

March 11, 2013

Christine Quinn Kicks Off Campaign for Mayor With Five-Borough Tour

Quinn vowed to visit every neighborhood in the city before Primary Day.

It's Official: Christine Quinn Launches Bid for Mayor

New York City

March 10, 2013

It's Official: Christine Quinn Launches Bid for Mayor

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn formally kicked off her campaign Sunday.

Mayoral Hopefuls to Square Off in Second Forum Uptown

Washington Heights

March 06, 2013

Mayoral Hopefuls to Square Off in Second Forum Uptown

The debate, which will focus on women's issues, will be hosted by the Dominican Women's Coalition.

Officials Put Pressure on Uptown Landlord Who Stopped Paying Electric Bill

Washington Heights

March 02, 2013

Officials Put Pressure on Uptown Landlord Who Stopped Paying Electric Bill

Uptown's politicians demanded that Eduardo Juarez repair or sell his buildings on 183rd Street. 

John Liu Tells Feds: 'Put Up or Shut Up'

Central Harlem

March 01, 2013

John Liu Tells Feds: 'Put Up or Shut Up'

Liu demanded an end to the case against his fundraising during a ruckus forum Thursday night.

North Brooklynites Urge Next Mayor to Open Controversial UES Waste Station

Greenpoint

February 28, 2013

North Brooklynites Urge Next Mayor to Open Controversial UES Waste Station

The Upper East Side station would help lessen Brooklyn's pollution, residents say. 

Christine Quinn Not Worried That Endorsement From Home Club Is at Risk

Chelsea

February 27, 2013

Christine Quinn Not Worried That Endorsement From Home Club Is at Risk

A DNAinfo.com New York report found that Quinn's home club support is waning, but she's not worried.

Joe Lhota Spars With Democrats Over Merit Pay, School Closures at Debate

New York City

February 27, 2013

Joe Lhota Spars With Democrats Over Merit Pay, School Closures at Debate

Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota says teachers should be paid more for teaching at tough schools.

Quinn Has Huge Lead in Mayoral Race, New Poll Shows

New York City

February 27, 2013

Quinn Has Huge Lead in Mayoral Race, New Poll Shows

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is inching toward the 40 percent mark that would prevent a run-off.

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