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Campaign Coffers

by Loren Bonner

December 02, 2008

Candidates running for city council for the first time are suing the city's Campaign Finance Board, saying it is favoring incumbent council members who decided to run for re-election after the term l....

Advocacy Group Wants an Immigration Debate

by Loren Bonner

October 15, 2008

Immigration policy hasn't come up in any of the presidential debates so far. Some are hoping that will change tonight when Barack Obama and John McCain square off for the last time at Hofstra Univer....

Advocates Fear Displaced Development Over Rezoning

by Loren Bonner

October 07, 2008

New York City's Planning Commission has made a decision that could protect a 111-block zone of the East Village from development. It's voted to rezone the area, including a cap on the height of some ....

New Bike Racks on Astor Place

by Loren Bonner

October 01, 2008

Bike riders have a new place to park in the city. On Astor Place, officials have installed 10 colorful and geometric bike racks to encourage more cycling. Paul Steely White from Transportation Alte....