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Governor Andrew Cuomo

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New York City

November 05, 2012

Cuomo Slams ConEd, LIPA as Utilities Fear Nor'Easter Challenges

Governor Andrew Cuomo slammed the city's electricity suppliers for their "lack of performance."

New York City

November 01, 2012

How to Escape Manhattan Before Dark

Shuttle buses taking commuters into Brooklyn will run 24 hours, even through Lower Manhattan.

New York City

October 29, 2012

New York City Bridges Closed Because of Hurricane Sandy

Most of the FDR Drive was also closed Monday because of the storm.

New York City

October 29, 2012

City Drenched by Flooding as Hurricane Sandy Nears

Low-lying areas including Red Hook, Battery Park, and Far Rockaway, were flooded Monday. 

Cobble Hill

July 27, 2012

State Prosecutor Killed When Church Scaffolding Collapses in Storm

Richard Schwartz, 61, was crushed by scaffolding or debris after lightning hit a church steeple.

New York City

July 26, 2012

Severe Thunderstorm Blows Through New York City

Winds gusted up to 54 miles per hour during the storm.

New York City

June 20, 2012

Cuomo's Plan to Decriminalize Small Amounts of Pot Killed in Albany

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to decriminalize small amounts of pot won't happen this session.

Mott Haven

May 24, 2012

Wage Bill Would Benefit Bronx More than Other Counties, Report Says

A report released Thursday said 14 percent of Bronx workers would benefit from minimum wage hike.

Chelsea

May 17, 2012

A Sneak Peek Inside Christine Quinn's Wedding Venue

The Highline Stages in Chelsea will serve as Christine Quinn and Kim Catullo's wedding venue.

Manhattan

March 14, 2012

Cuomo's Proposed Database Would Use DNA From Anyone Convicted of a Crime

The DNA database currently collects DNA only from those convicted of felonies and certain misdemeanors.

Manhattan

January 03, 2012

Disability Advocates Hail Two Major Victories Against City

Disability rights advocates scored two major victories last week, the result of a 15-year-long fight.

Manhattan

December 23, 2011

Judge Says Taxi System Violates Americans with Disabilities Act

A judge said the city must provide "meaningful" access to wheelchair accessible cabs for disabled riders.

Manhattan

December 08, 2011

State Legislature Passes Tax Overhaul to Raise Rates on Millionaires

State lawmakers passed a tax overhaul plan that increases taxes on millionaires.

Manhattan

November 23, 2011

City Claims No Obligation to Provide Wheelchair Accessible Taxis

In a court hearing, a city attorney claimed the TLC has no obligation to make cabs accessible for all.

Manhattan

November 22, 2011

Furious Mayor Blasts Obama Over Supercommittee Failure

Mayor Michael Bloomberg criticized President Barack Obama Monday evening as the supercommittee convened to curb the nation's debt officially admitted failure.