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Politics
Councilman Ruben Wills hit with another indictment charge
The southeast Queens leader is under investigation again.
City tourism records broken last year
The city saw more than 56 million visitors last year, and officials say they’re ready to take on more.
Kings Theatre joins list of revived NYC institutions
It’s rare for a longtime city institution to avoid closure these days, but every so often there is a success story. n
Council bill would eliminate ‘tenant blacklists’
The city is weighing a piece of legislation that would protect tenants from unnecessary discrimination.
Plans to co-name streets after killed NYPD officers passes first hurdle
The City Council’s took the first step to honoring the two fallen members of New York’s Finest.
Council weighs in on Airbnb’s impact on city
Proponents and critics of the home sharing service squared off at City Hall.
Mayor to show support in Paris after terrorist attacks
The mayor showed his support to the French city following its series of murders.
City launches municipal ID card for all New Yorkers
The city is now home to the largest municipal ID program in the country.
Battle looms over NYC rent stabilization law
This year, rent stabilization will come into the forefront as elected officials weigh in on the future of the laws that provide nearly a million New Yorkers with an affordable home.
Bronx Boro Pres calls for nail salon letter grade system
Elected officials want to protect New Yorkers from health dangers when they go to a salon.
City to name streets in honor of Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos
The city council will fastrack plans to co-name the streets of two slain NYPD officers.
Fashion Week evicted from Lincoln Center
Organizers behind the city’s biggest fashion events will have to look for a new home following a court settlement.
U.S. determines North Korea behind attack
New Yorkers were mixed with the sudden decision to pull “The Interview” from theaters.
City’s restaurants see an increase in A grades
The city’s restaurant grading system saw a big success last year and experts say it’s due to an increase in transparency and education between the health department and the public.
Kate and Prince William take in the Big Apple
Brightening the day for a group of Harlem kids, lunch with the Clintons and checking out the Nets were just a part of the royal couple’s exquisite agenda in the city.
No indictment in Eric Garner’s death sparks demonstrations
For the second week in a row, thousands of angry New Yorkers took to the streets in peaceful protest against police brutality.
Stringer, borough preses call for public Wi-Fi bill of rights
The city comptroller wants to make sure that the city’s massive public internet service is equal for all.
City sees historic low of HIV/AIDS diagnoses
The saw a record number of new HIV/AIDS cases in 2013, but the health department wants to make sure minority and poor communities get access to tools to fight the virus.
NYC students walk out over Michael Brown killing
A week after the grand jury declined to indict Darren Wilson, the city’s youth took to the streets to voice their anger.