After Sandy, changed plans for riverfront
By JULIA JOHN-SCHEDER Following Hurricane Sandy, ideas for improving lower Manhattan’s East River waterfront have shifted from the aesthetic to the practical as city officials, …[read more]
Mayoral candidates tussle over council member items
By JAMILLE SUTTON Take a look at the New York City Council’s website, and you will find a searchable database containing a list of all …[read more]
New app gives a budge to charity
By SEAN P. QUIGLEY A new app has been released called “The Budge,” with hopes to not only change the way young people use social …[read more]
Her Beauty is More Than Skin Deep, Fan Discovers
By JERMECIA EDWARDS Yaquelin’s eyes brimmed with tears as she pushed past all the reporters to see one of her family’s biggest idols, Marisela Montecristo, …[read more]
Chris Quinn’s Struggles With Demons of Bulimia and Alcoholism
By SALVATORE ROMANO Mayoral candidate Christine Quinn insisted she was not trying to blunt the hard corners of her image by confessing her struggles with …[read more]
Ex-Bodyguard of Mayor on Trial for Shooting Girlfriend’s Ex
By RACHEL SILBERSTEIN and AMANDA ANDRIES A police department firearms expert testified Tuesday that a former bodyguard of Mayor Bloomberg did not comply with Department …[read more]
Some New Yorkers Gripe About Bike Share Stations — What Else is New?
By VANESSA WALKER Riding a bike through the city is not easy with all the hustle and bustle, but because of CitiBank and the Department …[read more]
Wrestling With an International Crisis
By SEAN PATRICK QUIGLEY Representatives of the United States, Russia and Iran – usually on opposing sides of the geo-politcal canvas – came together at …[read more]
De Blasio Endorsed by Economic Justice Group
By LORETTA CHIN Public Advocate Bill de Blasio on Tuesday received the endorsement for mayor of an influential liberal economic justice group boasting 45,000 members. …[read more]
Hispanic Business Leaders Say City Favors Firms Owned by White Women
By ROBERT GARCIA The New York State Coalition of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce on Tuesday announced a lawsuit against the city charging that a local …[read more]