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Over 700 Retailers Celebrate Fashion Night Out

by Julianne Welby

September 11, 2009

Hundreds of retailers across the city kept their doors open late last night to celebrate "Fashion's Night Out," an evening of special events and promotions marking the start of fall fashion week. At....

U.S. Open Day 5

by Julianne Welby

September 04, 2009

Sunny weather, the start of the holiday weekend, and the chance to see top-notch tennis prompted thousands of people to come to the tennis center in Queens, to score tickets to today’s U.S. Open ma....

Parks Commissioner Says Report on Hazards "Alarmist"

by Julianne Welby

August 19, 2009

The city's parks commissioner say parents should pay no heed to a new report that cites potential hazards in playgrounds. The New York Public Interest Research Group cites things like peeling paint a....

Les Paul, Legendary Guitar Virtuoso and Inventor, Dies at 94

by Julianne Welby

August 14, 2009

Local musicians are honoring the legacy of Les Paul, the guitar virtuoso and inventor who died yesterday at the age of 94. As an inventor, Paul helped bring about the rise of rock 'n' roll, and mult....

Muslim Community Encouraged by Immigrant Affairs Commissioner

by Julianne Welby

August 12, 2009

Members of the city's Muslim community are expressing optimism about Mayor Bloomberg's choice for a new immigrant affairs commissioner. He appointed an education adviser from his administration named....

Town Hall Meeting to Address PTSD

by Julianne Welby

May 26, 2009

A town hall meeting is taking place tonight for people who are experiencing post traumatic stress from the April 27th flyover of a plane used as Air Force one. Linda Garcia-Rose says she had a panic....

State Lawmakers Consider Bringing Back STAR Rebates

by Julianne Welby

May 23, 2009

As New York lawmakers debate how to reduce property taxes, they're considering whether to restore the STAR rebate. REPORTER: The school tax relief checks for homeowners were eliminated in the budget....

Budget Deadline Fast Approaching

by Julianne Welby

March 20, 2009

The March 25th deadline for an agreement in Albany on how to fix the MTA's over $1 billion budget deficit is quickly approaching. REPORTER: Governor Paterson is determined to have a plan by next wee....

Menendez Praises Obama's Speech

by Julianne Welby

February 25, 2009

New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez is praising President Obama's speech, which he says showed resolve, focus and optimism. Menendez says the President showed he understands the challenges facing the....

Protestors Storm 'The Future of New York City'

by Julianne Welby

February 03, 2009

About one hundred protestors burst into a Midtown Manhattan hotel ballroom, and interrupted Mayor Bloomberg as he gave a speech about the city's economic outlook. Video: Protestors storm Mayor's sp....

Diocese Of Brooklyn May Close 14 Schools

by Julianne Welby

January 13, 2009

At least 14 Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn and Queens could be closed or combined with other schools. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn is considering the plan to deal with declining en....

Restaurant Offers Free Holiday Meals

by Julianne Welby

December 25, 2008

REPORTER: An Asbury Park, New Jersey restaurant has opened its doors for Christmas, offering free food and activities to anyone who drops in. Marilyn Schlossback owns Langosta Lounge on the boardw....

City Budget Woes

by Julianne Welby

December 12, 2008

The city's financial picture grows dimmer by the day. A report from the Fiscal Policy Institute says more of the city's white collar workers are joining the unemployment rolls. Earlier this week, ci....

Council Candidates Sue Campaign Finance Board

by Julianne Welby

December 03, 2008

First-time City Council candidates have filed a lawsuit against the Campaign Finance Board. They say after the City Council extended term limits, the board is giving an unfair advantage to City Coun....

Treasury Pick Buoys Wall St., Citigroup Shares Dwindle

by Julianne Welby

November 21, 2008

US stocks rallied today on word that president-elect Barack Obama has picked Tim Geitner, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, to be treasury chief. But more ominous signs from Citigro....

Councilmembers File New Suit to Block Term Limits Extension

by Julianne Welby

October 29, 2008

City Council members who opposed a term limit extension have filed a new lawsuit. It cites conflict of interest laws to challenge last week's vote in the council. REPORTER: The attorney for the new....

Special Election?

by Julianne Welby

October 22, 2008

When the mayor's bill to extend term limits comes up, Council Members David Yassky, Gail Brewer, and Alan Gerson will announce an amendment to bring the decision before voters next year. Council mem....

New York Banks Get Boost from Federal Dollars

by Julianne Welby

October 14, 2008

Kathryn Wylde is president of the Partnership of New York City, a business organization. She says the plan to buy equity stakes in large banks will have an immediate effect on the economy and keep m....

NYCLU: Student Arrests Illegal

by Julianne Welby

October 09, 2008

The New York Civil Liberties Union says peace officers aren't helping in city public schools. They say the NYPD's own records demonstrate that the city's schools are over-policed. NYCLU Executive Di....

No More Free MTA Tolls

by Julianne Welby

September 22, 2008

At a time when it's facing a billion dollar deficit, The MTA says it needs to begin charging government cars and trucks that drive over bridges and through tunnels. A committee approved the move to....

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