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James Vacca

Recent Headlines

New York City

March 20, 2013

Bloomberg's Plan to Hide Cigarettes Introduced in City Council

Legislation that would force stores to keep cigarettes out of sight was formally introduced Wednesday.

New York City

March 19, 2013

Council Committee Greenlights Speed Cameras and Tougher Ticketing

The measures would have to be approved by both the city and the state.

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.

Throgs Neck

October 04, 2012

Neglected Ferry Point Park Overflows With Trash, Booze and Illegal Vendors

Ferry Point Park draws hundreds of soccer players and fans, but lacks a permanent staff.

East Harlem

July 31, 2012

Cyclist Killed by Cab in East Harlem

A cyclist was killed by a cab at the intersection of 108th Street and Park Avenue, police said.

Allerton

July 10, 2012

Two Housing Complexes to Get Security Cameras After Murder of Elderly Woman

Throggs Neck and Pelham Parkway Houses will get security boosts after the murder of Evelyn Shapiro.

Throgs Neck

July 05, 2012

No Bathrooms, No Water for Ferry Point Park-Goers

Athletes and fans at Ferry Point Park bring bottled water and sometimes use the river as a restroom.

Allerton

June 18, 2012

Bronx Seniors Demand Better Security in Wake of Brutal Killing

Residents want security cameras and better policing after Evelyn Shapiro was found dead Saturday.

Manhattan

April 17, 2012

Officials Introduce Taxi Payment Service for the Visually Impaired

The new system will give the visually impaired access to audio payment prompts.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

April 02, 2012

Suzanne Hart's Death Prompts Elevator Safety Legislation

The City Council has introduced legislation that would force all elevator mechanics to be licensed.

Manhattan

February 28, 2012

Law Proposed to Increase Safety After Shopping Cart Tossing Incidents

A city councilman has proposed legislation to create barriers on mall garages and pedestrian bridges.

Manhattan

February 02, 2012

Campaign Contributions Could Be Made Via Text Message Under Proposed Bill

City Councilwoman Gale Brewer wants donors to be able to text donations to candidates.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 25, 2012

Council Pushes to Make 'Dangerous' Union Square Plaza Safer for the Blind

Visually impaired pedestrians say the city's new plazas and bike lanes are a nightmare to navigate.

Manhattan

January 18, 2012

City Council Bans Alternate Side Parking Shame Stickers

The City Council voted Thursday on a group of bills designed to make parking less of a pain.

Midtown

September 14, 2011

City Unveils New Bike-Share Program

The city formally unveiled its new bike-share program, which will allow residents to borrow bikes for a minimal fee.