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Ex-Lopez Staffers Could Sue Shelly Silver Over Harassment Cover-Up: Report

New York City

May 22, 2013

Ex-Lopez Staffers Could Sue Shelly Silver Over Harassment Cover-Up: Report

Former Vito Lopez staffers may soon sue Sheldon Silver for covering up the Assemblyman's harassment.

Sheldon Silver Will Oust Vito Lopez After Harassment Scandal, Reports Say

New York City

May 17, 2013

Sheldon Silver Will Oust Vito Lopez After Harassment Scandal, Reports Say

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said he'd oust disgraced Assemblyman Vito Lopez, reports said.

Vito Lopez Won't Face Criminal Charges in Sexual Harassment Scandal

Williamsburg

May 15, 2013

Vito Lopez Won't Face Criminal Charges in Sexual Harassment Scandal

Assemblyman Vito Lopez will not face criminal charges for allegedly harassing female staffers.

Parents Slam DOE Failure to Plan for Downtown Kindergarten Wait-Lists

Battery Park City

May 13, 2013

Parents Slam DOE Failure to Plan for Downtown Kindergarten Wait-Lists

More than 100 kids remain on the wait-lists for Downtown kindergartens.

Popular Downtown Schools Add Whopping 148 Children to Wait-List

Financial District

April 05, 2013

Popular Downtown Schools Add Whopping 148 Children to Wait-List

Most of lower Manhattan's elementary schools have placed children on long wait-lists.

Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Strike Budget Deal

New York City

March 21, 2013

Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Strike Budget Deal

Under the deal, the minimum wage will incease to $9 an hour by 2016.

New Traffic Light Coming to Beekman Street After UPS Worker Killed by SUV

Financial District

March 18, 2013

New Traffic Light Coming to Beekman Street After UPS Worker Killed by SUV

The crossing, which is near the Spruce Street School, has long been a cause of concern among parents.

LES Residents Still Without Power and Heat Threaten Rent Strike

Lower East Side

November 13, 2012

LES Residents Still Without Power and Heat Threaten Rent Strike

Residents of Knickerbocker Village are considering a rent strike after two weeks in the dark and cold.

Forum to Help LES Small Businesses Recover from Hurricane Sandy

Lower East Side

November 08, 2012

Forum to Help LES Small Businesses Recover from Hurricane Sandy

An event to help Lower East Side businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be held Nov. 9.

Hurricane Sandy Devastated Lower Manhattan Like 9/11, Sheldon Silver Says

Lower East Side

November 01, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Devastated Lower Manhattan Like 9/11, Sheldon Silver Says

Many high-rise residents are trapped in apartments without food and water, Speaker Silver said.

City Puts Brakes on Controversial Greyhound Bus Stop on LES

Lower East Side

September 25, 2012

City Puts Brakes on Controversial Greyhound Bus Stop on LES

The Department of Transportation will not move forward with the proposed stop near Seward Park. 

Pols Blast Controversial Greyhound Bus Stop on Lower East Side

Lower East Side

September 24, 2012

Pols Blast Controversial Greyhound Bus Stop on Lower East Side

Elected officials urged the city to find a new location for the recently approved stop on Essex St.

Gateway Plaza Drops $250 Pet Fee Following Outcry

Battery Park City

August 29, 2012

Gateway Plaza Drops $250 Pet Fee Following Outcry

Gateway Plaza will not charge dog and cat owners an annual $250 fee, management confirmed.

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to Step Down as Brooklyn Democratic Leader

Williamsburg

August 29, 2012

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to Step Down as Brooklyn Democratic Leader

Lopez announced he would not seek to continue as the Brooklyn Democratic leader.

Gateway Plaza Pet Fee Violates Leases, Pol Says

Battery Park City

August 27, 2012

Gateway Plaza Pet Fee Violates Leases, Pol Says

Sheldon Silver takes up the fight against Gateway Plaza's new $250 fee.

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