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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | 1:13am

POLITICS

Residents and Lawmakers Rally in Defense of Harlem's Riverbank State Park

Local officials and angry residents have joined forces in asking Albany to reject Gov. David Paterson’s planned cuts to Riverbank State Park in Harlem.

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Beekeeping Ban is Lifted, Honey Flows in Manhattan

Manhattan beekeepers celebrated a sweet victory Tuesday following City Council's decision to lift a ban on keeping honeybees in the city.

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Reshma Saujani with Supporters at Campaign Launch

Reshma Saujani Ditches the Pearls, Wins Over Fashionistas on Campaign Trail

The Upper East Side congressional race between Reshma Saujani and Carolyn Maloney features a contrast in styles — of fashion.

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Law Would Cool City Tap Water That's Hot Enough to Burn Skin

A Manhattan Assemblyman hopes a new law would limit the temperature of city tap water to prevent burns and save energy.

Mayor Bloomberg Denies Rumors of Icy Relationship with Gillibrand

The mayor denied rumors that animosity existed between him and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.

City Will Try to Reimburse Victims of $8.3 Million Taxi Fare Scam,...

But payback will likely be limited to credit card holders.

Wall Street Reacts to Sen. Christopher Dodd's Financial Reform Bill

Columbus Avenue, Where More Than Half of Buildings Don't Have Street Numbers Displayed(Jon Schuppe/DNAinfo)

Study Shows 40 Percent of Manhattan Buildings Don't Display Addresses

On some blocks, more than half of buildings didn't have their street numbers displayed.

Yoga Teachers Victorious in Fight Against Regulation by the State

Within the next 10 days, Gov. David Paterson is expected to approve a bill that would exempt yoga teachers from state regulation of their training programs.

City Moves Closer to Historic Closure of Chelsea's M2 Lounge Due to Smoking Violations(Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Hipster Inspectors Enlisted to Bust Smokers at Manhattan Nightclubs

The city has enlisted a team of young health inspectors to catch smokers illegally lighting up in popular nightspots.

Lifetime Coverage for 9/11 Workers(Marvin Bethea/Getty Images)

Lawmakers Push For Lifetime Healthcare for 9/11 Responders, Say...

Federal lawmakers claim the city's $657 million settlement with ailing 9/11 first responders doesn't cover all their needs and will instead push for lifetime healthcare coverage with a bill that will be introduced Monday.

Sen. Christopher Dodd Takes on Wall Street

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd was set to introduce sweeping new banking reform that is being touted as the greatest overhaul of the laws regulating Wall Street since the Great Depression.

Mayor's Girlfriend Diana Taylor Asked to Run Against Kirsten...

Diana Taylor has reportedly been targeted by Republicans to run against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.