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New York City
Large Sugary Drink Ban Delay Possible, Judge to Rule Next Week
February 20, 2013, 1:14 pmA judge will receive paperwork in a couple of days then decide whether to delay the start of New York City’s large sugary drink ban.
Bloomberg’s ‘No one’s sleeping on the streets’ Remark Draws Ire
February 20, 2013, 12:31 pm
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s assertion that “nobody’s sleeping on the streets” drew fire from homeless advocacy groups.
New York Dominates List of Top 101 American Restaurants
February 20, 2013, 12:24 pm
No surprise here: New York City has six of the top ten restaurants in the United States, a new poll says.
Schumer Opposes Cuomo’s Buyout Plan
February 20, 2013, 11:45 am
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke out against Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to buy back homes destroyed or heavily damaged by Hurricanes Sandy, Lee, and Irene from homeowners [...]
Schumer Wants Billions for Future Storm Protection in New York
February 20, 2013, 11:34 am
“We will need billions more in aid to protect New York,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said in advocating for an economic stimulus package from the federal government similar to what [...]
Crime Increase in NYC Parks ‘Very significant,’ Says Council Member
February 20, 2013, 10:40 am
The largest parks in New York City saw a 7 percent rise in crimes committed in 2012 compared with the prior year and some blamed the increase on understaffing.
New Yorkers Displaced by Sandy to Get Preference on Housing Lottery
February 20, 2013, 10:03 am
New Yorkers displaced by Hurricane Sandy will receive a 25 percent preference on affordable housing lotteries. Coney Island Commons is the first development to feature the [...]
Parents, Public Invited to Seek Answers About NYC School Bus Strike
February 20, 2013, 9:00 am
As the school bus strike ends, parents and city officials can question the Department of Education about any remaining problems.
Man Arrested for Stealing Salvador Dali Artwork in Manhattan
February 20, 2013, 6:00 am
The alleged thief of a $150,000 Salvador Dalí watercolor was indicted by authorities, said Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. on Tuesday.
This is New York: Mikki Shepard, Reviving the Soul of Harlem
February 20, 2013, 5:35 am
As a child, Mikki Shepard’s father used to sneak her into Harlem’s Lenox Lounge, a historic bar where legendary musician Billie Holiday performed.
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