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 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."
Sting, Green Day, Ed Sheeran and Mumford & Sons are among musicians raising their voices against poverty by re-recording classic protest songs.
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.
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.
New York City's chapter of the National Organization for Women has endorsed City Council speaker Christine Quinn for mayor -- the race's only woman. And while the public support may seem somewhat obvious, the organization is endorsing Quinn because she has the greatest record and "just so happens to be a woman," a statement from the advocacy group said.
The projections paint an unsettling picture of New York's future: A city where by the 2050s, 800,000 people could be living in a flood zone that would cover a quarter of the land, and there could be as many 90-degree days as is now normal for Birmingham, Ala.
It could be a scramble Monday for potential U.S. Senate candidates to file their paperwork with New Jersey election officials.
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