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Council Members Push for Hedge Fund Tax
April 16, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
They want to increase the taxes paid by private equity and hedge fund managers. The idea is to apply the city's Unincorporated Business Tax to the money fund managers make on their clients' investme....
Catholic Teachers To Strike
April 14, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
A union representing New York-area Catholic school teachers says it will begin striking tomorrow, three days before Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the city. The Lay Faculty Association represents 450 ....
High Rents in New Jersey
April 14, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
New Jersey is the fifth most expensive state for renters. That's according to a new report out today from the Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey which advocates for affordable hou....
In Albany, Budget Negotiations Continue
April 09, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
The Senate and Assembly are scheduled to be at work today at the Capitol passing a $124 billion budget that's more than a week late. Lawmakers reached a tentative agreement last night after a week m....
Jury Deliberations Begin in James' Trial
April 09, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Defense lawyers for former Newark Mayor Sharpe James urged jurors to acquit him on charges of fraud and conspiracy because federal prosecutors failed to present any evidence that James participated i....
Assemblywoman Convicted of Bribery
April 09, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Assemblywoman Diane Gordon has been convicted of trying to have a private developer build her a $500,000 home for $1. Gordon, a Democrat, represented the state Assembly's 40th District in Brooklyn. ....
Measles Warning on Long Island
April 08, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Long Island health officials say some people may have been exposed to measles last week. An 8-month-old boy with measles was at the Fortunoff Source Mall in Westbury, as well as in several stores in....
Catholic Teachers Suspend Strike
April 08, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
A Catholic teachers union has called off a strike at eight New York City schools. The Federation of Catholic Teachers says the move comes after a "good faith" negotiation session. The union says mor....
Paid Leave Bill Nears Approval
April 08, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
New Jersey is set to become the third state to require companies to offer paid family leave. The State Senate has approved the bill that would offer up to six weeks paid leave. The Democratic plan a....
9/11 Remains Identified
April 08, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
The remains of four victims of the September 11 attacks have been identified. Ronald Milstein's remains were found beneath a paved road that was built to carry cleanup and construction trucks in and....
Schumer Helps Family of Slain Student
April 07, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Sen. Charles Schumer is appealing directly to the State Department to cut the red tape and immediately grant the documents needed for the grieving parents of Ming-hui Yu, the slain Columbia PhD stude....
State Legislature Rejects Manhattan Traffic Fee
April 07, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says his chamber is rejecting Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to charge a fee to help reduce traffic and pollution in Manhattan. The vote after....
Funding Marked for NY's Parks
April 07, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Gov. David Paterson says the state's budget will include $95 million in funding for improvements at state parks across New York. It's the largest-ever commitment of resources for parks capital proje....
Catholic Teachers Continue Strike
April 07, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Teachers from the city's Catholic schools will continue their labor walkout against the Catholic Archdiocese of New York today. Teachers from eight schools are expected to walk the picket lines this....
Ex-Mayor's Trial Winds Down
April 07, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Closing arguments are set for today in the trial of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James and a one-time mistress. James is accused of arranging the sale of nine city-owned properties at a discounted rat....
Catholic Teachers Strike Today
April 04, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Teachers at 10 Catholic schools around the city plan to call in sick today. They say the Archdiocese of New York isn't playing fair in contract negotiations. Archdiocese spokesman Joseph Zwilling sa....
Quinn Searching for Budget Alternatives
April 02, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
REPORTER: Quinn presented her response to Mayor Bloomberg's preliminary budget yesterday. She says she hopes cutting other city agencies will help restore cuts to education. QUINN: So, we want to av....
Lawmakers Approve Revised Congestion Plan
March 31, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
The state Senate passed a revised version of a congestion pricing bill during this weekend's budget negotiations. It would require the Port Authority to contribute $1 billion to the Metropolitan Tra....
N.J. Farmers Protest Gov. Corzine
March 31, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
New Jersey farmers are fighting Gov. Jon Corzine's proposal to get rid of the state's Agriculture Department. The administration says the move would save the Garden State $4 million, but critics say....
Homeowners Protest Bear Stearns Buyout
March 27, 2008
by WNYC Newsroom
Some 200 homeowners turned out to protest a government bailout that they say helps Wall Street and hurts "Main Street." They demonstrated in the lobby of Bear Stearns' headquarters yesterday. The i....
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