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Assembly Announces Sex Harassment Reforms After Lopez Resigns

In response to withering criticism, Silver offers reforms to prevent further sex-harassment.

NEW YORK CITY »

Quinn Slams State DOE for Using Kids as Standardized Test 'Guinea Pigs'

Council Speaker Christine Quinn also criticized testing company Pearson during a Monday press conference.

GREENWICH VILLAGE »

Schools Chancellor Pledges to Fight Back Against Anti-Gay Violence

Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott proposed an initiative to combat rising hate crimes.

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City Built Less Than 2 Percent of Affordable Units Promised to Williamsburg

The city has built just 19 of the 1,345 units officials promised North Brooklyn eight years ago.

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Volunteers' Apple-Green Paint Job at Woodside Park Too Bright for City

The Parks Dept. is painting over the apple-green paint at Woodside's Doughboy Park with a darker green.

NEW YORK CITY »

Disgraced Pol Vito Lopez to Resign and Run for City Council

The embattled Brooklyn Assemblyman said he'll step down in June.

NEW YORK CITY »

Sheldon Silver Will Oust Vito Lopez After Harassment Scandal, Reports Say

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver said he'd oust disgraced Assemblyman Vito Lopez, reports said.

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Stonewall Riots Comic Book to be Released Before Pride Parade

The book will aim to teach young people about a pivotal moment in the LGBT-rights movement.

BED-STUY »

Hakeem Jeffries Questions Eric Holder on Stop-and-Frisk

Jeffries called the practice "very aggressive" and asked Holder to investigate the NYPD's policy.

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Midtown Officials Criticize Timing of East Midtown Rezoning Vision Plan

The vision plan, which is studying area streetscapes, will not be ready until the fall.

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