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New York City

March 20, 2013

Bloomberg's Plan to Hide Cigarettes Introduced in City Council

Legislation that would force stores to keep cigarettes out of sight was formally introduced Wednesday.

Cobble Hill

March 19, 2013

SUNY Orders LICH Closure Again in Court-Ordered Public Meeting

SUNY's Board of Trustees met in Purchase, N.Y., 30 miles north of Long Island College Hospital.

Midtown

February 15, 2013

Madison Square Garden's Permanent Renewal Opposed by Community Board

Members of CB5 opposed permanent renewal for Madison Square Garden, offering a 10-year renewal instead.

Cobble Hill

February 08, 2013

Emotions High as SUNY Trustees Meet for Final Decision on LICH

Supporters at a public hearing, Thursday, urged SUNY board members to keep LICH off the chopping block.

New York City

January 02, 2013

Bloomberg Shrugs Off Delay on Hurricane Sandy Aid Vote

Bloomberg did not join other area elected officials angered by delays in sending Sandy cash.

Greenwich Village

November 06, 2012

Four Out of Five Machines Broken at Greenwich Village Polling Site

Hundreds of voters lined up as early as 5:30 a.m. at polling sites in the Village.

Williamsburg

November 06, 2012

Redistricting, Not Sandy, Sparks Brooklyn Voter Confusion

Confused voters who went to the wrong polling site were able to use affidavit ballots.

Concourse

November 06, 2012

The Bronx Turns Out to Vote Despite Long Lines and Some Confusion

Lines stretched out the entrance at one polling site, while voters complained about a chaotic process.

Williamsburg

September 14, 2012

Heated Race for Williamsburg District Leader 'Too Close to Call'

Chris Olechowski reportedly beat incumbent Lincoln Restler by 200 votes Thursday.

Greenwich Village

July 25, 2012

NYU Expansion Critics Tossed Out of City Council Chambers Before 'Yes' Vote

The City Council approved a controversial NYU expansion plan after throwing 100 critics out.

Washington Heights

July 09, 2012

Espaillat Concedes to Rangel Once and for All

Adriano Espaillat conceded to Charlie Rangel again Monday, but refused to comment on senate race.

New York City

June 26, 2012

Primary Day Sees New Yorkers Hit Polls for Tight Congressional Races

Incumbent Reps. Charles Rangel and Nydia Velazquez face stiff challenges in the Democratic Primary.

Lower East Side

June 26, 2012

Nydia Velazquez's Name Mistranslated on Chinese Ballots

A translation error of Nydia Velazquez's name could confuse voters, her campaign said.    

East Village

June 21, 2012

Rent Board Passes Lowest Rate Hike in Years

The Rent Guidelines Board voted Thursday to increase one-year leases by just 2 percent.

New York City

June 21, 2012

Bill Blocking Release of Teacher Evaluations Expected to Pass

Senate Republicans decided Thursday to bring the bill to vote.