The Manhattan Borough President wants to save the mom and pops from going the way of the dodo.
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Politics
Plastic bag surcharge supporters want bill passed by Earth Day
City elected officials want to fast track plans to charge a dime for disposable bags.
Brooklyn’s debt is double national average
The Brooklyn borough president wants to curb the major debt problem that his constituents face.
City sets goal to bring in 67 million tourists by 2021
Breaking tourism records wasn’t enough for the city.
St. Pat’s Parade a show of Irish pride
The city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade made history with the first LGBTQ group openly marching under a banner.
Online campaign fights to preserve New York’s disappearing mom-and-pops
Jeremiah Moss’s #SaveNYC campaign brings the preservation fight to the web.
NYC poverty could be cut by 69% with added government help, report says
A study released by three religious non-profits advocates say bolstering city services will help get needy New Yorkers out of poverty.
Chirlane McCray helps lead International Women’s Day rally
Thousands marched through midtown to call for gender equality.
Cardinal Edward Egan, dies at 82
Elected officials, Catholics and others reflected on the life of the former head of the New York Archdiocese.
Councilman Lander arrested during car wash workers protest
The Brooklyn elected official said he was honored to protest with the carwasheros.
NYC public schools will now be closed for two Muslim holidays
New York public schools will now recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Top 10 NYC scams: Parking tickets to rental listings to ATMs
The city warned New Yorkers to be careful about some of the most prominent schemes out there.
Average New Yorker pays more than half their income on rent: Report
A new survey found the housing crisis is getting worse for renters in the outer boroughs.
75 of world’s top billionaires call NYC home: Forbes
New York is the capital when it comes to the most billionaires, according to the finance magazine.
New York’s places of worship under siege by city development
The city’s churches, synagogues and other houses of worship are under siege by New York’s over development.
Cuomo says relationship with mayor is the best in modern history
The governor and mayor say there is little animosity between them.
NYC Beer Week spotlights booming brewery industry
The city’s beer industry gets the spotlight and experts say it’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Bloomberg on gun control: ‘Throw them up against the wall and frisk them’
The former mayor reiterated his support of controversial police methods with some candid words.
Council members, LGBT groups call for continued St. Pat’s parade boycott
Gay rights advocates say the recent move by the parade organizers to include just one LGBT group in this year’s celebrations wasn’t enough.
Report shows decrepit conditions inside NYCHA buildings
A new report finds that NYCHA buildings are in serious disarray.