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Assembly Passes Bill to Regulate Tour Buses in Wake of Deadly Crashes

Lower East Side & East Village

April 05, 2011

Assembly Passes Bill to Regulate Tour Buses in Wake of Deadly Crashes

The Assembly voted to pass a measure Monday that would create a permit system for intercity bus operators.
Albany Passes Historic On-Time Budget Amid Protests

Manhattan

March 31, 2011

Albany Passes Historic On-Time Budget Amid Protests

The state budget was passed in the early morning hours Thursday despite opposition from protesters.
Mayor Says State Budget Cuts Are 'An Outrage'

Manhattan

March 28, 2011

Mayor Says State Budget Cuts Are 'An Outrage'

State lawmakers announced that they had reached a tentative budget agreement Sunday.
Lady Gaga Lauded by Lawmakers for Gay Marriage Push

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.
Cuomo Releases Video Slamming Albany Following Bloomberg's Ad

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.
State Senate, Assembly Prepare to Pass Conflicting Budget Plans

Manhattan

March 15, 2011

State Senate, Assembly Prepare to Pass Conflicting Budget Plans

The state Senate and Assembly versions both include restoring some spending cuts proposed by Andrew Cuomo.
Bloomberg, Cuomo Clash Over Teacher Layoff Plans

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.
Cuomo Proposes New Teacher Firing Plan as State Senate Votes to End 'Last In, First Out'

Manhattan

March 02, 2011

Cuomo Proposes New Teacher Firing Plan as State Senate Votes to End 'Last In, First Out'

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has urged the state to repeal the seniority-based firing policy ahead of major teacher layoffs.
City Officials and Advocates to Rally for Rent Reform

Washington Heights & Inwood

February 24, 2011

City Officials and Advocates to Rally for Rent Reform

Elected officials and tenant and housing advocates will rally at City Hall in support of a rent reform bill.
Bloomberg Pleads with Albany to Restore Budget

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.
OTBs Shut Their Doors After State Senate Votes Against Rescue

Manhattan

December 08, 2010

OTBs Shut Their Doors After State Senate Votes Against Rescue

The Senate failed to pass a bill that would have saved the betting houses during an emergency session Tuesday.
Assembly Votes to Halt Hydrofracking Near City's Upstate Water Supply

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.
Joe Bruno's Conviction May Get Overturned, Report Says

Manhattan

November 16, 2010

Joe Bruno's Conviction May Get Overturned, Report Says

Joseph Bruno was sentenced to two years in prison last spring for his part in an ethics scandal.
Voters Say They Support Daniel Squadron, Despite Not Hearing of Him

Manhattan

November 02, 2010

Voters Say They Support Daniel Squadron, Despite Not Hearing of Him

Liberal-leaning Lower East Siders say they are voting for Daniel Squadron to counteract the rising Republicans.
Harlem Voters Give Charlie Rangel Primary Win Despite Ethics Allegations

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.

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