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Fort Wadsworth

March 02, 2013

Senate Hearing on Staten Island Looks at Ways to Speed Up Sandy Relief

The committee discussed extending FEMA assistance, and getting money to victims quicker.

New York City

November 07, 2012

Obama Gets Second Term, as Gillibrand, Jeffries and Meng Declare Victory

President Barack Obama was re-elected Tuesday, as was Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

New York City

October 18, 2012

Kirsten Gillibrand and Wendy Long Haven't Read '50 Shades of Grey'

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and GOP challenger Wendy Long faced off for the first and only time Wednesday.

Hunts Point

August 21, 2012

New Bill Would Double Tax Breaks for Startups

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, who co-sponsored the bill, touted it at a Bronx business incubator Monday.

Manhattan

March 13, 2012

Winner of Weiner's Seat, Rep. Bob Turner, to Challenge Sen. Gillibrand

Rep. Bob Turner will challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the November 2012 election.

Downtown

February 16, 2012

9/11 Health Panel Votes to Cover Cancer Under Zadroga Act

An advisory panel believes there is a clear connection between cancer and 9/11 toxins.

Manhattan

February 14, 2012

Adriana Lima, Lara Stone and Glenn Close Work Fashion Week

All the news, celebrities, gossip and goings on at New York's Fashion Week.

Manhattan

February 03, 2012

Susan Komen Foundation Restores Planned Parenthood Funding

The Komen foundation backpedaled Friday, announcing that it will restore funding to Planned Parenthood.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 04, 2012

Margaret Chin to Introduce Measure Criticizing Army on Danny Chen's Death

City Councilwoman Margaret Chin is set to introduce a resolution in the wake of Danny Chen's death.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 24, 2011

Pvt. Danny Chen's Death Sparks Push for Military Hazing Review

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for an accounting of hazing incidents in the U.S. military.

Harlem

August 16, 2011

Pols Seek to Fight Youth Unemployment with Urban Jobs Act

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Charlie Rangel are pushing for legislation that would fund groups who provide job training for young people.

Midtown

July 10, 2011

Sen. Gillibrand Pushes for Jobs for Veterans

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke to veterans Sunday at her Midtown office to rally for job opportunities for veterans.

Manhattan

March 28, 2011

Federal Lawmakers Launch New Push to Force Cabs to Go Green

New federal legislation would allow cities to set fuel-efficiency standards for taxis.

Manhattan

February 27, 2011

Federal Budget Crunch May Force Statue of Liberty to Close

A threatened government shutdown Friday would force the closure of tourist attractions like Liberty Island.

Harlem

January 18, 2011

MLK Day Draws Black Leadership to Harlem

Leaders urged New Yorkers to continue Dr. King's work when it came to guns, education and wages.