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New York City

April 09, 2013

Cuomo Proposes Ethics Reforms Following Slew of Scandals

Cuomo said proposed new measures will make it easier to prosecute corruption.

New York City

March 27, 2013

Bloomberg Slams Albany Lawmakers for Blocking Speed Cameras

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said the decision was "irrational" and "negligent."

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.

Astoria

February 19, 2013

Queens Assemblywoman's Bill to Redefine Rape Sparks Debate Over Wording

Assemblywoman Aravella Simotas wants state law to include forced anal and oral sex as rape.

New York City

January 29, 2013

Bloomberg Threatens Education Cuts if State Money is Lost

2,500 teaching jobs are on the line, Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned.

New York City

January 22, 2013

Cuomo Outlines Budget Plans Including Hurricane Sandy Recovery

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is banking on the federal government paying for Hurricane Sandy recovery.

New York City

January 15, 2013

New York State Passes Toughest Gun Control Law in Nation

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the NY SAFE Act into law.

New York City

January 09, 2013

Cuomo Calls for Tougher Gun Laws, New Teacher Tests

Cuomo called for "bar exam-type" tests for teachers and aggressive gun control in his speech.

New York City

December 05, 2012

Walcott Warns of 'Painful' Cuts Unless Teacher Evaluation Deal Reached Soon

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott said he wants a deal with the UFT by December 21.

Washington Heights

October 10, 2012

Adriano Espaillat's GOP Challenger Wants More Development Uptown

 Martin Chicon is running against Adriano Expaillat, promising more development in Upper Manhattan.

New York City

October 09, 2012

Quinn Calls for Tougher Penalties After Rash of Sex Assaults

The City Council speaker wants convicted sex offenders to spend more time behind bars.

New York City

September 14, 2012

Espaillat Declares Victory in Uptown Primary, As Huntley Booted in Queens

Adriano Espaillat declared himself the victor in his race against Assemblyman Guillermo Linares.

New York City

September 13, 2012

Poll Workers Report Higher-Than-Expected Turnout in State Primaries

Turnout was higher than expected at many pollinng places, officials said.

New York City

September 13, 2012

Polls Open for State Primary Elections

The rare Thursday election will decide the fate of legislators, including Sen. Adriano Espaillat.

Greenwich Village

August 21, 2012

9/11 Memorial Tiles to be Moved to New Storefront Museum

The Tiles for America will be moved to a permanent home on Greenwich Avenue.