News & Politics

NJ Governor Declares Clarence Clemons Day

6.14.13 at 6:55am by Associated Press

The "Big Man" has his own day.

Efforts to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York Faces a Tough Fight

6.13.13 at 8:21pm by Kris Venezia, Jeff Coltin

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Uriah Hall has won seven of his nine professional matches. One of his most notable wins came when he knocked out Adam Cella with a jumping spin kick.

NYC Councilman Van Bramer Wants CitiBike in Queens ASAP

6.13.13 at 4:49pm by Justin Hyland

Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is calling on the D-O-T to more quickly bring CitiBike to Long Island City and other parts of Western Queens.

The South Bronx Looks to Bring in Big-Name Retailers

6.13.13 at 4:22pm by Kelsey Schappell

The South Bronx is looking to attract new retailers and developers to its shopping center known as "The Hub."

Cellphone Theft Crackdown is Part of a "Smartphone Summit"

6.13.13 at 7:04am by Associated Press

The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York planned Thursday to announce the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to thwart a surge in smartphone thefts.

Manhattan Borough President Proposes Plan To Jump-Start NYC Exports

6.12.13 at 4:10pm by Kelsey Schappell

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer wants to help New York City's small businesses export their goods and services. He outlined how to do so on Wednesday in his proposal "Export New York City."

Musicians Lobby G-8 Leaders with Protest Songs

6.12.13 at 11:59am by Associated Press

Sting, Green Day, Ed Sheeran and Mumford & Sons are among musicians raising their voices against poverty by re-recording classic protest songs.

A NJ Town Votes Whether to Restrict Baggy Pants on the Boardwalk

6.12.13 at 7:00am by Associated Press

Mayor Ernest Troiano Jr. thinks he's found a way to put one of this Jersey shore resort town's problems behind it. Wildwood is ready to ban overly saggy pants, no ifs, ands or butts.

Mayor Bloomberg's $20b Post-Sandy Storm Plan

6.11.13 at 6:41pm by Associated Press, Claudia Morell

Removable flood walls would be set up for much of lower Manhattan, a 15-to-20-foot levee would guard part of Staten Island and a system of gates and levees would protect a Brooklyn creek as part of a nearly $20 billion plan Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed Tuesday to transform how New York City girds itself for storms and global warming.

On the Heels of Rival's Memoir, de Blasio Looks to Humanize Himself

6.11.13 at 3:12pm by Connor Ryan

Leading mayoral candidate Christine Quinn’s story of alcoholism and bulimia – personal battles conquered with, well, patience and fortitude – has been weaved, bound and is currently sitting on display at bookstores across the city.

Experts say the content and release timing of “With Patience and Fortitude: A Memoir” are strategic political moves, aimed at setting up Quinn to gain widespread name recognition and, thereby, support.