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Hunts Point

April 23, 2013

City's Mob Watchdog Gave Contract to Shady Consultants, Lawsuit Says

The contracting firm's head was once busted for impersonating a federal agent, a new lawsuit says.

New York City

January 07, 2013

School Buses Running Monday Morning, But Strike Still Looms, Officials Warn

School bus drivers were on the roads Monday morning, but could still strike later this week.

New York City

September 08, 2012

Tutoring Company Slammed in Audit Seeks $28M City Contract

Comptroller John Liu criticized Champion Learning Center in a May 2012 audit.

New York City

May 02, 2012

Liu Threatens to Derail 'Taxi of Tomorrow'

Embattled City Comptroller John Liu said the city must mandate that all new cabs be wheelchair accesible.

Upper East Side

January 09, 2012

Silk Stocking District Still Hotter Than the Trendiest Neighborhoods

Upper East Side real estate is hotter than Battery Park City, FiDi and the trendiest parts of Harlem.

Manhattan

December 06, 2011

Bus Drivers Assure Parents: No Strike During the Holidays

Union leaders accused the Bloomberg administration of putting cost-saving ahead of bus driver quality.

Midtown

December 05, 2011

Payphone of the Future Could Come to a Corner Near You

Residents envision a payphone of the future with touch screens, power outlets or voice activation.

Upper East Side

December 02, 2011

Sotheby's Art Handlers at War with Mayor's Girlfriend Diana Taylor

Mayor Bloomberg's girlfriend Diana Taylor angered teamsters with comments on Sotheby's art handlers.

Manhattan

July 08, 2011

City Hires New Finanical Advisor for Public-Private Partnerships

The city has hired a private firm to examine partnerships for public amenities like parking meters and city office space.

Midtown

June 23, 2011

Macy’s Workers Approve New Five-Year Contract

The agreement includes a $3.05 raise over 5 years, and lower healthcare costs.

Midtown

June 08, 2011

Macy's Workers Rally in Midtown Before Contract Expires

The company's contract with its workers is set to expire one week from today.

Manhattan

May 25, 2011

Stringer Calls for Moratorium on New Schools Contracts

The borough president's call comes after a string of alleged scandals involving spending and consultants.

Midtown

March 22, 2011

Julie Taymor Battles Spider-Man Producers Over Compensation, Report Says

"Spider-Man" co-creator Julie Taymor is reportedly in negotiations with producers over compensation following her firing.

Manhattan

March 11, 2011

Comptroller John Liu Rejects DOE's $20 Million Teacher Recruitment Plan

Comptroller John Liu said the city shouldn't be spending money to recruit teachers as it's preparing to lay off thousands.

Downtown

February 26, 2011

City Forced to Rent Pricey Ground Zero Office Space

The city will be required to lease 582,000 square feet of space at the World Trade Center site's new Tower 4.