The famous comedian may have been going to bat for the mayor.
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Politics
City begins Sandy reconstruction project in Belle Harbor
The work in Belle Harbor will restore the neighborhood to its old glory and fortify it from future super storms.
Foreclosure cases dipping in city despite state jump: DiNapoli
The city’s leading the recovery out of the foreclosure crisis.
SoHo’s mom and pop design shops fight for a future
SoHo’s once bustling artisanal shops are in danger from rising rents and the big chains.
Amy Schumer pushes for tougher gun laws following shooting
The comedian joined her relative U.S. Sen Charles Schumer in an emotional news conference to push for more gun control in the wake of a shooting that took place during a showing of her movie.
LaGuardia Airport to be completely re-imagined
The governor and vice president promised to give flyers an airport worthy enough for the city.
NYers anguished by surge of ‘supertall’ skyscrapers
The increase in buildings above 800 feet is annoying New Yorkers who want to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city .
Open fire hydrant complaints on the rise in NYC
The number of open fire hydrants in the Big Apple is on the rise, but the city is working hard to educate the youth about its costly dangers.
NYC, estate of Eric Garner reach $5.9M settlement: Stringer
The family of the Staten Island man killed in police custody will avoid heading to court for financial damages.
Queens assemblyman pushes for more active 311 social media presence
A Queens elected official wants the city’s social media accounts to be more engaging with New Yorkers.
Video: Gov. Cuomo conducts same sex wedding at Stonewall Inn
The governor conducted his first same sex wedding on the anniversary of the protest outside the iconic Greenwich Village bar.
NYC Pride march celebrates S. Court marriage equality ruling
This year’s gay pride parade took on a new meaning following the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize gay marriages.
City groups wary about rent stabilization deal
The deal to extend rent stabilization laws didn’t please the New York groups fighting to preserve their future.
Stonewall Inn becomes city’s first LGBT landmarked venue
The iconic Greenwich Village bar is now a permanent staple in New York City history.
NYers, clergy, electeds gather to remember S. Carolina victims
In the aftermath of the South Carolina shooting, the city’s faithful mustered their support and prayer to help their community heal.
De Blasio, Bloomberg at Cornell’s Roosevelt Island tech campus groundbreaking
Leaders and community activists celebrate the start of the project that will transform Roosevelt Island.
High Bridge once again connects Bronx, Washington Heights
The oldest bridge in New York City is reopen for foot and bike traffic.
NYC rent-stabilized units increasing, but housing advocates call for more protection laws
Despite a report that showed a net gain in rent stabilized homes, advocates say the city’s working class needs better protections to stay in affordable housing.
Councilman pushes bills to boost NY’s organ donor population
New York ranks last in states with the most number of organ donors.
NYC comes in fifth in ParkScore national ranking
Although the city took a dip with the status of its parks, it still sets a high bar for the rest of the nation, according to experts.