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City Councilman Robert Jackson

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Washington Heights

April 29, 2013

Alternate Side Parking Suspensions to Be Extended North of West 181st St.

Parking rules will be tabled in northern Manhattan beginning April 29, according to a city councilman.

New York City

December 13, 2012

City Councilman Proposes Legislation to Better Track School Bus Crashes

Councilman Robert Jackson wants the DOE to provide more information about school bus crashes.

New York City

November 16, 2012

New City Council District Map Unveiled

The city's Districting Commission unanimously unveiled — and approved — the new lines Thursday night.

Inwood

October 16, 2012

Il Sole Vies for Renewal of Sidewalk Cafe License

Community Board 12 will weigh in on Il Sole's sidewalk cafe license at its general meeting Oct. 23.

East Harlem

October 05, 2012

East Harlem Residents Fear Loss of La Marqueta in Redistricting

East Harlem residents worry La Marqueta could be cut from their council district.

East Harlem

May 10, 2012

Residents and Pols March in East Harlem to Protest Rise in Crime

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says increase in East Harlem violent crime "unacceptable."

New York City

May 03, 2012

Mayor Slashes After-School Programs but Spares Teacher Cuts

Mayor Michael Bloomberg's 2013 Executive Budget will cut 200 after-school programs.

Harlem

March 20, 2012

Harlem Tenants Protest Building ID Plan

Residents of 3333 Broadway say said the plan requiring ID cards was ill-conceived.

Manhattan

March 15, 2012

Top Cop Ray Kelly Slams Councilmembers Who Oppose Stop-and-Frisk

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said critics of 'stop and frisk' haven't suggested alternatives.

Harlem

February 10, 2012

Wadleigh Advocates Worry About Future After School Escapes Closure

A co-location with Harlem Success Academy's Middle School is on tap for the fall.

Harlem

January 27, 2012

Plan to Phase Out Wadleigh Draws Ire of Harlem Residents

The closure of the middle school comes as a controversial charter school hopes to move into the building.

Manhattan

December 13, 2011

Illegal Hotels Could be Fined Up to $25K Under New Legislation

City Council is proposing new fines for illegal hotel repeat vioations that could soar up to $25,000.