The public advocate has some ideas to help all of the city’s immigrants from being forced out of the Big Apple.
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WTC developer announces construction of city’s tallest hotel tower
The city’s downtown skyline is going to get another tall addition.
Experts, developers say WTC tenants will come
Experts aren’t worried that less than half of the World Trade Center is vacant with 18 months before opening.
City branches out to bring in more tourists to the Big Apple
With the weather getting warmer, the city is looking outside the box to boost tourism.
Council passes paid sick leave bill
After four years of negotiations, city leaders passed legislation that help New Yorkers from deciding between their health and job.
Teen pregnancy rate drops 30% over last decade in the city
The city is going to smartphones to make sure the teen pregnancy rate keeps declining.
Yankees begin to sell Groupon discounts for home games
A slumping season may have forced the Pinstripes to seek new ways to get fans to Yankee Stadium.
Bloomberg not sweet on cupcake shop’s 25-pound treat ‘The Mayor’
The mayor wasn’t at all amused with a new bakery shop’s gift made in his honor.
Political anger could fuel change in New York: Activist Groups
Corruption may be plaguing New York politics these days, but experts say if New Yorkers want to do something about it, they need to step up.
Clinton tried, and failed, to reunite Led Zeppelin for 12-12-12
Not even the 42nd President had the power to bring back one of classic rock’s greatest bands.
Citi Bike stations cause headaches for many New Yorkers
The city bike share program has thousands of applicants waiting to pedal through the city, however, some Big Apple residents say the program creates a huge inconvenience.
Citi Bike is expected to create 170 jobs, $36M in economic impact: DOT
As the popularity for the city’s bike share program rises, so does the economic impact.
Jason Collins reveals he is gay in Sports Illustrated
Gay rights advocates in the city say Jason Collins’s decision to come out will create a positive domino effect for the LGBT community.
Longer school day will get test
New York City will test out a longer school day to see if it can help kids learn better.
Six months later, New York still recovering from Sandy’s wrath
They say time heals all wounds, but six months after Hurricane Sandy touched down in the city, thousands of New Yorkers say life is anything but normal.
State leaders propose raising age to buy tobacco
Albany took a lead from the City Council’s war against underage smoking.
Quinn reinforces support for NYPD inspector general
Christine Quinn’s goals to improve safety in the city didn’t sit well with some groups.
City Council plans to raise age to buy tobacco to 21
The city is looking to cut down on underage smoking by raising the limit to buy tobacco.
City launches all-electric taxi cabs
The city’s taxi fleet just got a whole lot greener.
Fans pumped as the Knicks and Nets kick off their playoff runs
Playoff fever in New York is bigger than ever now that both of the city’s basketball teams are vying for the NBA championship.