News & Politics

Strike a Chord: Shipping Containers as Emergency Housing

3.11.13 at 7:10am by Jesssica Gould

This summer, the New York City Office of Emergency Management is scheduled to test out using shipping containers as emergency housing.

A Timeline: Sandy Aftermath

10.28.12 at 3:49pm by Claudia Morell, Jeff Coltin, Kris Venezia, Chris Williams, Ann Pierret, George Bodarky, Connor Ryan, Alen Kanlic, Associated Press

To report fallen trees or other damage: call 311 or text 311-692 Crews are may not be able to respond right away.

Get the latest on mass transit info here.

Friday 11/2

6:18 PM: Metro-North opens another section, by tomorrow morning, trains will run from Croton-Harmon to Grand Central.

National Security Campaign Expanded to Sports Events

8.27.12 at 3:50pm by Katie Fisher

National security officials are teaming up with major league sports to improve safety at stadiums.

NYC's Biggest Union Picks de Blasio in Mayor's Race

5.18.13 at 11:33am by Associated Press

The biggest labor union in New York City has weighed in on the mayor's race. Local 1199 of the Service Employees International Union is providing a prized endorsement for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio in the competitive Democratic primary.

President George Gresham said Friday the health care workers' union sees de Blasio as a champion of working families.

The union represents more than 200,000 workers citywide. It's considered a powerful political ally that can turn out fleets of campaign volunteers.

Conn. Commuter Trains Collide; 60 Go to Hospitals

5.17.13 at 10:59pm by Associated Press

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, sending 60 people to the hospital, including five with critical injuries, Gov. Dannel Malloy said.

About 250 people were on board the Metro-North trains when one heading east from New York City's Grand Central Station to New Haven derailed about 6:10 p.m. just outside Bridgeport, MTA and Bridgeport officials said.

St. Barnabas Hospital Making Mammograms Mobile

5.17.13 at 4:00pm by Veronica Volk

A Bronx hospital is taking mammograms on the road. St. Barnabas rolled out its new mammography van and the Bronx Health Fair this morning. Arlene Rivera is the specialty care manager for the new program. Screening and educating women is especially important to her since her own mother has been battling the disease.

"She's actually finishing up her last year of treatment. That basically inspired me to get involved in breast cancer awareness."

CT Teen Tanning Ban

5.17.13 at 6:54am by Associated Press

Young people in Connecticut could be banned from using indoor tanning services under a bill being considered.

City's Unemployment Rate Drops to Lowest Point in Several Years

5.16.13 at 5:41pm by Connor Ryan

As hiring has increased, the unemployment rate in New York City dropped to 8.4 percent last month — the lowest it has been in four years, according to a State Labor Department report released Thursday. In March, the rate of unemployment in the city was 8.9 percent and in April of 2012 it was 9.4.

NJ to Join NYC In Fighting To Increase Min Age For Cig Purchases

5.16.13 at 4:33pm by Associated Press

Two New Jersey lawmakers proposed Thursday to raise their state's minimum age for buying cigarettes to 21, reaching across the Hudson River to borrow an idea from New York City in a gesture of regional cooperation to keep tobacco from many young adults.

Klein: NYC Day Care Centers A Danger

5.16.13 at 3:53pm by Claudia Morell

Two New York State Senators say they're troubled by the state of New York City day care centers.