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Millions Proposed for New Housing Fund

January 10, 2008

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REPORTER: Priscilla Almodovar, the head of the state's Mortgage Agency, would oversee the money. She says the idea is to pass legislation to make the fund permanent and create a panel of state agenc....

New Rules for Plastic Bags

January 10, 2008

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REPORTER: The City Council wants to prevent plastic bags from becoming litter. Yesterday, it passed legislation that requires large stores and chains to recycle the bags. Stores that fail to compl....

City Council Eyes MSG Tax Break

January 07, 2008

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REPORTER: Later today, the City Council holds a hearing on a bill opposing Madison Square Garden's $11 million annual tax break. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn says it's time to end it. QUINN....

Violence Down at City Jails

January 07, 2008

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The Department of Correction says slashings and stabbings dropped 50%, from 44 in 2006 to 19 in 2007 - the greatest single-year decline since reliable tracking of inmate violence became available in ....

Good News for FDNY Response Times

January 07, 2008

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The department says the citywide average response time for all incidents was 4 minutes and 49 seconds in 2007. That's 5 seconds faster than in 2006. Firefighters and EMS technicians responded to rec....

Corzine Prepares to Fight Over Tolls

January 07, 2008

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Boosting tolls on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike is the centerpiece of Governor Corzine's plans to repair the state's finances. But, it's going to be an uphill battle for the g....

Amidst Increased Speculation, Bloomberg Visits OK

January 07, 2008

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Bloomberg and an older generation of elected officials met yesterday for a private dinner. The group is working on a core set of principles about political unity. They are to gather again today for ....

Disagreement Over Corzine's School Plan

January 04, 2008

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REPORTER: Governor Corzine's proposal to change the way the state funds public schools is causing some serious anxiety for New Jersey's 31 poorest school districts. Those are known as Abbott distric....

Mulchfest Begins

January 04, 2008

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REPORTER: Through January 16th, the Sanitation Department is collecting clean Christmas trees left curbside. Clean trees means no lights, ornaments or stands. This weekend, the Parks Department is s....

City Schools Receive Awards Cash

January 04, 2008

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REPORTER: PS 46 in Queens will get an extra $14,000 from the Department of Education. It's one of 134 city schools to receive part of the $3.4 million allocated to schools that made significant impr....

Bronx Families Fight for Childcare

January 03, 2008

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REPORTER: Lucille Murray currently serves about 150 children and is slated to be closed next week. The Administration for Children's Services says it found serious financial mismanagement and fraud ....

The Return of Late Night Shows

January 03, 2008

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REPORTER: Letterman's company, Worldwide Pants, struck a deal with the Writer's Guild which enabled the writers to come back to work. For the show's ritual Top 10 list, Letterman enlisted writers st....

New Jersey's Budget Woes Continue

January 02, 2008

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New Jersey has started 2008 with the 3rd largest budget deficit in the US - that's according to a recent review by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. It found 13 states, including several o....

Suspect Dies While in Police Custody

January 02, 2008

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The Police Department says a burglary suspect died while in custody, before charges were filed against him. The suspect was arrested after officers responded to a 911 call yesterday afternoon, conce....

New Mayor for Mt. Vernon

January 02, 2008

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Clinton Young Jr. was sworn in yesterday. After taking the oath of office, Young said he wants to "make a significant difference" in Mount Vernon. His remarks were greeted by a standing ovation at f....

Some Talk Shows Return Tonight

January 02, 2008

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Letterman's production company reached a deal last week with striking writers that the Writers' Guild says compensates writers when their work is distributed online. Letterman's deal includes "The L....

City Nears Lowest Murder Rate in 44 Years

December 27, 2007

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REPORTER: Felony crimes in the city have dropped for the 17th consecutive year. This includes a 17% drop in homicides from last year and an 11% drop in rapes. Mayor Bloomberg says that for the first....

Charities Hope for Rise in Giving

December 27, 2007

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REPORTER: Many charities receive their largest donations during this time of year - between Christmas and tax time. So far as the entire span of 2007, non-profit organizations have no official numbe....

City Office Workers Prepare to Strike

December 27, 2007

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New York City office building janitors, doormen and elevator operators are stepping up pressure in contract negotiations, with only 4 days to go before a threatened strike. They've scheduled a rally....

For Newborns and Pregnant Women, Routine HIV Testing

December 26, 2007

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New Jersey Senate President Richard Codey - who is acting governor this week while Governor Corzine is out of the country - will sign the measure today at University Hospital in Newark. The measure ....

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