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Recent Headlines

Long Island City

January 09, 2013

City Arts Coalition Pushes Pols for More Cultural Funding

One Percent for Culture seeks to have one percent of the city's annual budget slated for cultural groups.

Lower East Side

May 09, 2012

Elementary School Students Rally Against After-School Program Cuts

The students take part in after-school programs run by the Henry Street Settlement.

Washington Heights & Inwood

October 17, 2011

Community Board 12 to Hold Public Hearing on Budget Priorities

Community Board 12 is asking for the public's input on the city's 2012 capital and expense budget for Inwood and Washington Heights.

Manhattan

July 20, 2011

Borough President Wants to Abolish City Council Member Items

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says there is "no rhyme or reason" to how member item money is allocated now.

Upper West Side

July 18, 2011

Gale Brewer Secures Nearly $16M for Upper West Side Nonprofits, Schools

Councilwoman Gale Brewer secured almost $16 million for the area in this year's city budget, including $3 million for the American Museum of Natural History's roof repairs.

Manhattan

May 19, 2011

Three Manhattan Fire Companies Facing Budget Ax

A plan to close 20 fire companies citywide includes a pair in Lower Manhattan and one in Midtown.

Manhattan

October 19, 2010

Mayor's Office Launches Online Suggestion Box for New Yorkers to Submit Money-Saving Tips

The mayor's office opened an online suggestion box to encourage the public to provide money-saving tips for the city.

Manhattan

September 28, 2010

State to Suspend Sales Tax Exemption on Clothing and Footwear

Starting this Friday, New Yorkers will once again have to pay a sales tax on clothing items under $110.

Manhattan

July 02, 2010

New Website Lets New Yorkers Track City Spending

A new website site allows city tax payers to see how much agencies spend on things like liquor and car services.