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Biden, Bloomberg join Newtown families in call to ban assault rifles
Mayor Bloomberg and Vice President Joe Biden have been very staunch about his stance on guns, and following Congress’s changes to the President’s gun control bill, they are asking the American public to stand up.
NRA sues governor over New York’s assault weapons ban
The nation’s largest gun lobby contends New York’s assault weapon’s ban is unconstitutional.
Lhota earns endorsement from Council GOP
The Republican City Council members say the former MTA chief is the best candidate in their primary.
Feds will reopen Statue of Liberty by Fourth of July
Lady Liberty is set to open for business for the first time since Sandy on Independence Day.
Council reaches agreement on NYPD inspector general bill: Quinn
The City Council has come to a general agreement about a proposed police policy that would create a new watchdog for the NYPD.
Bloomberg wants to prohibit city stores from displaying cigarettes
The mayor’s war against tobacco now may mean hiding products from plain sight inside stores.
NYPD brings city policing to 21st Century with new tech
The city’s police force is taking to cyberspace and other futuristic arenas to stop crime in the Big Apple.
City sees record population, Brooklyn had largest growth
The city has reached a record number if residents and the mayor said it’s the beginning of a new trend.
City set to conduct 5 millionth ‘stop and frisk’ under mayor: NYCLU
The NYCLU says the city’s controversial milestone is a bad legacy for the city.
Spider-Man’s newest flick creates super economic boon for state
The Marvel superhero’s latest adventure is the largest movie ever to film in the Empire State.
Bushwick, Williamsburg, Fort Greene get new tourism spotlight
The mayor is putting the spotlight on Brooklyn’s growing neighborhoods for foreign visitors.
Superstorm Sandy cost cops $84.8 million in overtime: Kelly
New York’s Finest went beyond the call of duty during the hurricane but it came with a huge price tag.
Soda ban put on hold as judge rules against Health Department
Just when big soda looked like it was going to go the way of the dodo in the Big Apple, a judge put a stop to the mayor’s controversial plan.
Bloomberg celebrates decade of 311 service
Mayor Bloomberg celebrated the city’s 311 service with a big party at its Financial Center offices.
New Yorkers and businesses gear up for soda ban
Ready or not here comes the soda ban. Although some New Yorkers are still on the fence about the new regulation, many have already begun cut the fizz out.
Bleecker Bob’s to be replaced by new store in June
The clock is ticking for the Village’s beloved music joint.
‘SimCity’ fans hit brick wall with online problems
Gamers were anything but entertained after technical glitches prevented them from playing the latest version of the hit PC game.
Williamsburg Domino factory to get new face-lift
The Williamsburg water front that’s formerly the site of a sugar factory will become the city’s new hotspot.
Community leaders dissect city’s mixed crime changes since 2001
The city has seen a major drop in crime as a whole, but each neighborhood has its own story.