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Christine Quinn

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New York City

November 30, 2012

Districting Commission Agrees to Withdraw Vito Lopez-Friendly Lines

The Districting Commission responded to a request from Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

New York City

November 29, 2012

Christine Quinn Wants New District Lines Scrapped

The Districting Commission will consider Quinn's request, they said.

Dongan Hills

November 29, 2012

Homeowners Hit By Sandy Get Property Tax Relief

The mayor announced a tax grace period and reimbursements for homeowners whose homes were damaged.

New York City

November 29, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Try to Woo Skeptical Business Community

At a Crain's forum, the four Democrats vying to become mayor debated the city's economic future.

New York City

November 20, 2012

Mayoral Candidates Challenge Bloomberg on Education

The candidates vying to take Bloomberg's place criticized his education record at a forum Monday.

New York City

November 18, 2012

Scott Stringer Drops Out of Mayoral Race to Run For Comptroller

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer formally declared he will run for comptroller Sunday.

New York City

November 13, 2012

Quinn Calls for Storm Barriers, Burying Power Lines in Wake of Sandy

Preparing for flooding is "the single most important infrastructure challenge of our time," Quinn said.

Washington Heights

October 23, 2012

Pols Join Forces To Protect Rents at Foreclosed Manhattan Apartments

Leaders said the bundled sale price is so inflated it threatens the 10 buildings' future affordability.

New York City

October 17, 2012

City to Ramp Up PCB Removal From Schools Under Accelerated Spending Plan

The city's plan to fund 'unglamorous' projects includes road repair and other infrasturcture fixes.

New York City

October 10, 2012

City Expected to Slam Proposed Changes to 'Stop-and-Frisk' at Hearing

Lawmakers will consider reforms to the NYPD's controversial policy at the City Council hearing.

New York City

October 03, 2012

Small Businesses Push Quinn to Support Paid Sick Leave Proposal

Some small businesses and paid sick leave advocates in the city are supporting the new proposal.

Long Island City

October 02, 2012

LIC Teen Hit By Stray Bullet Afraid To Go Home

Amy Sanchez was hit by a bullet at the Queensbridge Houses while doing homework.

Washington Heights

September 27, 2012

Annual Brides March Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence

Hundreds walked to raise awareness of domestic violence during the annual Brides March.

New York City

September 24, 2012

City Opening 4,000 Full-Day Pre-K Seats in High-Need Neighborhoods

The DOE will spend $20 million to swap 4,000 half-day seats for full-day ones.

TriBeCa

September 24, 2012

Hudson River Park Officers Describe How They Captured Rape Suspect

Daniel Murphy and Luis Cabezas acted quickly after the victim approached them.