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New York City

March 15, 2013

Liu's Fundraising Lags as He's Set to Formally Announce Mayoral Run

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn brought in another half million duribng the latest filing period.

New York City

January 29, 2013

Mayor Bloomberg's Final Budget Slashes Teacher Jobs, Afterschool Programs

Mayor Michael Bloomberg unveiled his final budget Tuesday at City Hall.

Downtown

March 15, 2012

Occupy Wall Street Cost NYPD $17 Million in Overtime

Ray Kelly said police have spent $17 million in overtime policing the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Manhattan

January 17, 2012

Governor Will Withhold Extra School Aid Without Teacher Evaluation System

Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to withhold schools funding without teacher evaluation systems.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 03, 2012

Food Stamp Use Soars at Union Square Greenmarket

The Union Square Greenmarket is attracting a growing legion of food stamp shoppers.

Manhattan

December 22, 2011

More Cash in Coffers than City Says, According to IBO

The Independent Budget Office says the city's latest budget projections may be too pessimistic.

Midtown

December 20, 2011

50 Millionth Visitor Welcomed to New York City

The city is on track to welcome 50 million visitors this year, breaking the city record.

Manhattan

November 22, 2011

Furious Mayor Blasts Obama Over Supercommittee Failure

Mayor Michael Bloomberg criticized President Barack Obama Monday evening as the supercommittee convened to curb the nation's debt officially admitted failure.

Manhattan

November 19, 2011

Bloomberg Calls for Layoffs With City $500M Over Budget

The city's latest budget revision includes 250 additional layoffs by the end of June, as the city continues to tighten its fiscal belt.

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.

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.

Manhattan

February 01, 2011

Education, Medicaid Slashed as Gov. Cuomo Drops Budget Ax

The governor's newly released budget includes serious cuts, including $518 million less in education aid for the city.

Manhattan

July 19, 2010

City Can Save Half a Billion Dollars By Cutting Waste, Mayor Michael Bloomberg Says

As part of the new cost-cutting initiative, the city will be consolidating office space and eliminating redundant operations.

Manhattan

July 08, 2010

Rich Russians are Partying it Up in Manhattan

Manhattan appears to be the new playground for wealthy Russians looking to have a good time.

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.