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Manhattan

March 24, 2011

Lady Gaga Lauded by Lawmakers for Gay Marriage Push

Local legislators have commended the pop star for her efforts to pass gay marriage in the state.

Manhattan

March 23, 2011

Cuomo Releases Video Slamming Albany Following Bloomberg's Ad

Cuomo took to the web to slam Albany's legislators in the wake of Bloomberg's paid ad also blasting them.

Manhattan

March 02, 2011

Bloomberg, Cuomo Clash Over Teacher Layoff Plans

Bloomberg is urging the state to repeal its seniority-based 'Last in, first out' policy ahead of layoffs.

Manhattan

February 07, 2011

Bloomberg Pleads with Albany to Restore Budget

Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned of thousands of city layoffs if the budget proposed by Gov. Cuomo is passed.

Manhattan

November 30, 2010

Assembly Votes to Halt Hydrofracking Near City's Upstate Water Supply

The Assembly passed a resolution to halt hydrofracking, which many think could damage the city's water, for six months.

Harlem

September 15, 2010

Harlem Voters Give Charlie Rangel Primary Win Despite Ethics Allegations

Despite ethics charges and an anti-government mood, Harlem voters remain loyal to their congressman.

Manhattan

September 03, 2010

Sheldon Silver's Stocks Raise Conflict of Interest Questions

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's stakes in companies the state does business with has made watchdogs wary.

Manhattan

August 31, 2010

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Becomes Law

The new law will entitle housekeepers, nannies and other domestic workers to disability benefits and vacation pay.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 07, 2010

Mothers of Two Tots Killed by Van Back New Driving Law

The new law stems from the deaths of Hayley Ng, 4, and Diego Martinez, 3, last year in Chinatown.

Downtown

June 30, 2010

Albany Can Reportedly Agree on One Thing, At Least: Tax Hedge Fund Managers

The new tax would collect more from hedg -fund managers, but critics warn that it could drive them out of the state.

Upper East Side

June 23, 2010

Governor's Proposal Would Increase Tuition at CUNY, SUNY Schools

If the measure is approved, Gov. David Paterson said Hunter College Students would pay less than $10,741 over the next decade.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

June 18, 2010

More Midwives May Soon Be Practicing in Manhattan if Bill Passes

Members of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say a new bill would endanger birthing women.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 17, 2010

Outdoor Bars Threatened by New Restrictive Bill

Bars would have to close early, institute table service and refrain from playing amplified music under a proposed law.

Manhattan

June 17, 2010

City Drug Prosecutor Rails Against Medical Marijuana Bill

Special prosecutor Bridget Brennan said the law might make pot dispensaries more common than Starbucks.

Manhattan

June 15, 2010

No End in Sight for State Budget Stalemate, David Paterson Says

Gov. David Paterson predicted that another week-long budget extension bill would be required after June 20.