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NYS Catholic Bishops Push Min Wage Increase
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Cardinal Timothy Dolan and the New York State Catholic Conference called on lawmakers in Albany on Thursday to pass, “a modest increase” in the state’s minimum wage, currently set at $7.25.
Mayor Proposes $68.7B Budget
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed Thursday a total city budget that exceeds $68.7 billion this year — restoring 2,500 teaching slots but cutting pre- and after-school programs and shuttering firehouses.
84 Arrested as Occupy Activists Mark May Day
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Activists with a variety of causes spread out over the city Tuesday on International Workers Day, or May Day, with Occupy Wall Street members leading a charge against financial institutions.
Occupy Activists Fan Out Across to Mark May Day
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Occupy Movement Plans May Day Strikes
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
City Ready for Upcoming OWS Protest, Says Mayor
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is not losing any sleep over a series of protests planned by organizers associated with Occupy Wall Street for Tuesday. The group is calling for a day “without the 99 percent” on May 1 including a series of demonstrations across the city, some which are permitted and others that may take place more spontaneously.
Boro Taxis Go Apple Green
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Move over, Granny Smith. Apple green taxis are coming to an outer borough near you.
Reporter's Notebook: A Day in the Life of an OWS Protest
Friday, April 27, 2012
After the relative quiet of winter, organizers with the Occupy Wall Street movement say they are planning a reemergence this spring marked by a series of events scheduled to coincide with May Day, the labor movement’s International Workers Day.
Long Issues Debate Challenge; Turner Accepts
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
U.S. Senate candidate Wendy Long is challenging her two Republican primary opponents to a series of three debates before their June 26 primary.
Basement Search for Clues to Etan Patz Disappearance Ends
Sunday, April 22, 2012
An excavation of a Soho basement that began Thursday yielded no obvious remains to help authorities solve the mystery of the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz.
2013 Mayoral Dems Back Meng’s Bid for the 6th
Monday, April 16, 2012
3 Arrests Connected to Anarchist Events: NYPD
Monday, April 16, 2012
Three men face disorderly conduct and other charges after their arrests Saturday night, which officials are linking to a series of anarchist-related events -- including an annual book fair – held in lower Manhattan this weekend. Two police officers also suffered minor injuries related to the events.
Quinn Backs Property Tax Reform for Vets
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Council Speaker Christine Quinn and other elected officials announced forthcoming legislation to reform the Veterans Property Tax Exemption on Wednesday.
How to Fight a Wildfire in New York City
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Hundreds of area firefighters were deployed to fight fast-burning blazes that erupted in the New York region this week – using wildfire-fighting skills not often used in an urban environment.
NYC Grows by 70,000
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The Big Apple has gotten even bigger. The number of New Yorkers grew by 70,000 in the 15 month period from April 2010 – July 1, 2011, bumping the city’s population to more than 8.2 million people, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Wednesday.
NY Moves to Ban Sex Offenders From Gaming Platforms
Thursday, April 05, 2012
New York state is working with electronic gaming companies to kick more than 3,500 convicted sex offender accounts off popular video game platforms like Xbox and Playstation — which could potentially allow them to interact with children.
Liu Uses Wage Stage for Campaign Optics
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Liu Announces Wage Settlement for Building Workers
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
City Comptroller John Liu announced a $1.2 million settlement on behalf of building workers from four city sites and called on those workers to come forward to collect their unpaid wages.
Sen. Snowe Stresses Bipartisanship Among Women
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Immigrant Advocates Criticize Rejection of City's Census Appeal
Monday, April 02, 2012
Immigrant advocates criticized the U.S. Census Bureau Monday for rebuffing a city petition to adjust the 2010 population count.
