Epoch Times | United States | New York City United States | New York City http://www.theepochtimes.com/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:20:03 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Straphangers Hand Out ‘Pokey’ and ‘Schleppie’ Awards http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24849/ “Pokey” and “Schleppie” awards announced on Thursday outside the public library on 5th Ave. Epoch Times Staff Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:48:54 +0100 MTA to Utilize 311 for Subway Info http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24848/ Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg made another stride to tighten up New York City’s communication systems. By Ian Ritz/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:46:10 +0100 New Company, Same Philosophy for Developer Brothers http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24844/ TF Cornerstone oversees six million square feet of property throughout Manhattan, Queens, and Washington, D.C. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:18:04 +0100 Ex-Head of NY Police Pleads Guilty to Corruption http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24838/ Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded guilty on Thursday to lying to White House officials. Reuters Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:35:40 +0100 First Eco-Friendly Hospital Energy Plant Installed http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24802/ NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is Manhattan’s first eco-friendly hospital energy plant. By Helena Zhu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:10:38 +0100 New York Real Estate Market Report Week of Oct. 29 to Nov. 4 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24807/ In Manhattan and Queens, prices are falling slower in comparison to last quarter, and inventory is still down. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:45:26 +0100 Expo a Hit for Real Estate Professionals http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24805/ New methods of marketing, transparency, and general good vibes were all available at the NYC Real Estate Expo on Oct. 30. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:21:43 +0100 National Prison Writing Program Helps Inmates http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24788/ Jackson Taylor doesn’t want to be in the spotlight. By Genevieve Long/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:43:21 +0100 12th Annual Chocolate Show New York City Delights and Beguiles http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24789/ The 12th Annual Chocolate Show New York City was held this past weekend at the Metropolitan Pavilion. By Cynthia Leathers Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:45:56 +0100 Bloomberg Wins Third Term http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24721/ New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg won his third term, according to projections by the New York Times. By Joshua Philipp/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:30:19 +0100 New Yorker Killed in Afghanistan Honored Statewide http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24715/ Governor David A. Paterson has directed that flags on New York State government buildings be flown at half-staff. By Evan Mantyk/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:22:07 +0100 Bloomberg’s Big Lead Narrows, NJ Gov. Race Too Close to Call http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24667/ Polls showing Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg ahead of Comptroller William Thompson by over 10 percent in race for mayor. By Ian Ritz/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:28:44 +0100 Taxi Drivers Outraged Over New Tax http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24614/ New York Taxi Workers Alliance protest 50-cent tax added to taxi fares starting the same day. By Catherine Yang/Epoch Times Staff Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:51:40 +0100 American Wins NYC Marathon, First in 26 Years http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24615/ Mebrahtom Keflezighi became the first American in 26 years to win the New York City Marathon. By Tony Kawarski/Epoch Times Staff Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:15:44 +0100 Mini-Marathoners Run With the Champions http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24527/ The 40th New York City Marathon will take place Sunday morning. Epoch Times Staff Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:18:04 +0100 Small Business Owners Get Bond Boost http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24513/ City announces new bonding policy designed to lower costs for small businesses and minority owned businesses. By Ian Ritz/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:28:03 +0100 New York Real Estate Report Week of Oct. 22 to 28 http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24494/ The situation in New York, as stagnant as it has become since last year, is much rosier than other regions. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:38 +0100 Green Retrofit: Lights, Insulation, Action http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24473/ Energy efficiency in New York City is all about retrofitting existing buildings, said officials. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:21:06 +0100 Pouring Rain Doesn’t Break Spirit of Yankees Fans http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24461/ Hundreds of Yankee fans gathered at a rainy Times Square on Wednesday for a pep rally. By Jasper Fakkert/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:32:52 +0100 Fake Donors Found on John Liu's Campaign Finances http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24460/ Three donors identified on John Liu's campaign finance disclosures did not live at the addresses listed. Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:27:41 +0100 Mayor Touts 100 Re-Zonings in NYC http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24462/ Bloomberg congratulated on Wednesday the Department of City Planning (DCP) for its work. By Helena Zhu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:14:40 +0100 New York’s Populace Fleeing Fast http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24408/ New York is losing its populace faster than any other state and at the fastest rate in 10 years. By Ian Ritz/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:49:06 +0100 Cuomo Setting Up Revolutionary Health Care Database http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24407/ New York Attorney General Cuomo is making competitive shopping easier for health care consumers to engage in. By Evan Mantyk/Epoch Times Staff Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:47:26 +0100 Floating Hospital Renovated in Queens http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24354/ For 140 years, the Floating Hospital has provided health care service to the city’s most vulnerable. By Jasper Fakkert/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:16:32 +0100 Artist Makes 18-Foot Manhattan Rendering from Memory http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24352/ No photos, no rulers, and no erasers, just a man, a pen, and an 18-foot canvas. By Evan Mantyk/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:49:59 +0100 Bloomberg Polling Ahead, Thompson Gets Quinn’s Support http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24355/ One week ahead of the election, Independent Mayor Michael Bloomberg is far ahead in the polls. By Ian Ritz/Epoch Times Staff Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:17:58 +0100 NYC Mammography Report Shows Improvements, Challenges http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24318/ City Council Speaker Christine Quinn released Sunday a citywide report regarding mammogram wait times. By Catherine Yang/Epoch Times Staff Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:28:23 +0100 Chinese Labor Camp Director Sued for Torture During New York Visit http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24276/ It was a bittersweet moment for Crystal Chen who spent five years of her life in a forced labor camp. By Charlotte Cuthbertson/Epoch Times Staff Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:02:54 +0100 Serial Predator Busted by D.A. http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24218/ Vincent Heyward, 21, was finally indicted on Thursday, according to an announcement from Manhattan DA Morgenthau. By Evan Mantyk/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:29:27 +0100 Mayor Pushes Environmentally-Friendly Economy http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/24217/ A green economy used to mean one that’s making a lot of money—not anymore. By Evan Mantyk/Epoch Times Staff Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:27:44 +0100