The governor’s decision to ban assault rifles may have cost him some popularity points.
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School bus union furious after mayor rejects proposal
The striking school bus union said they offered a deal to end the strike, but the mayor’s office said it would have cost the city millions.
Second on Second karaoke bar to shut doors Thursday
The famed Lower East Side hangout will be playing its last song, despite fans’ disappointment.
Bloomberg pitches $70 billion budget plan
A recovering economy may have saved the city’s finances, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any costs to taxpayers.
Bloomberg says state aid education cuts will cost 2,500 teachers
The mayor and teachers union’s fight over evaluations may cost students more than just cash.
Star Trek director chosen to helm new Star Wars movie: Reports
The Star Wars producers may have found the director they’re looking for.
NYC ‘kicks off’ plans for 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium
The Big Apple is getting its playbook ready to host next year’s Big Game.
Council passes employment protection bill despite mayor’s reservations
The City Council took a stand against companies that discriminate against the unemployed.
Comptroller launches budget transparency online database
The city’s expenditures are now an online open book.
City unveils plans for micro studio apartment complex
The city is thinking small when it comes to solving the Big Apple’s housing problems.
New York leaders weigh in on Martin Luther King Jr.’s significance
The city’s elected officials reflect on how the civil rights icon’s work resonates today.
Police find stolen car that had $30K torah, continue search for thief
Cops discovered a stolen Torah untouched following a two day hunt in Brooklyn but haven’t found the person responsible for the theft.
NYers want the president to push for economic equality
The economy is the top issue that Big Apple residents say is on their mind for the next four years.
Bloomberg to head to Congress to lobby for president’s gun control plan
The most outspoken mayor against gun violence said he will be using his influence to make sure the rest of the nation accepts and promotes Obama’s gun control plan.
Union, mayor continue to square off over school bus bids
The mayor and the union representing the school bus drivers continue to fight over contract issues while tens of thousands of students scrambled to find ways to get to class.
Lhota trails behind Democratic mayoral hopefuls in poll
The newest challenger in the mayoral race will have to work hard to get his name out there, according to a new survey.
City school bus drivers move forward with strike plans
With no tentative deal reached between the mayor and the union representing the city’s school bus drivers, tens of thousands of kids will have to find ways to get to school.
Work begins on West Side’s newest skyscraper
The latest addition to the all-new, all-different West Side is on its way.
City’s school bus union announces strike for Wed. morning
The city’s school bus drivers union said they have no choice but to strike in order to protect their members. The mayor, however, contends their actions will jeopardize thousands of kids.
Lhota confirms his run for mayor’s seat during luncheon
Now that the former MTA chief declared his candidacy, political experts predict he will have an interesting battle for the mayor’s seat.