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Report Rips Port Authority for Ballooning WTC Costs
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
The agency building the new World Trade Center has let costs get out of control, with the estimated price tag soaring nearly $4 billion over the last four years, auditors said Tuesday.
Obamas to Honor Iraq Veterans
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will honor members of the armed forces who served in Iraq by hosting a dinner on February 29.
NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty in Gun Smuggling Case
Monday, February 06, 2012
A Brooklyn police officer pleaded guilty in a smuggling case involving guns, cigarettes and slot machines.
NYC, Boston Mayors Team Up for Gun Control Ad
Saturday, February 04, 2012
The mayors of New York City and Boston will be rooting for different teams on Super Bowl Sunday, but they're on the same side when it comes to stricter gun-control laws.
Community Demands Answers in Police Involved Shooting
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Approximately 100 Bronx residents held a vigil and then marched to the 47th Police Precinct Friday night to protest the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ramarley Graham by a police officer. Earlier in the day, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said a supervising sergeant and the officer who fatally shot the unarmed Graham had been placed on restricted duty.
NJ Assembly Committee Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Friday, February 03, 2012
A same-sex marriage cleared a New Jersey Assembly committee on Thursday
Police Commissioner: No Struggle Before Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Man
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Approximately 100 Bronx residents held a vigil and then marched to the 47th Police Precinct Friday night in the neighborhood where a police officer fatally shot 18-year-old Ramarley Graham. Earlier in the day Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said a supervising sergeant and the officer who fatally shot the unarmed Graham had been placed on restricted duty.
Bloomberg Says He'll Close Budget Gap Without Taxes, Teacher Layoffs
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Cuomo Not in Favor of 3 Primaries in NY
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Governor Andrew Cuomo has come out against having three primary elections this year in New York State.
Police Shooting Suspect Arraigned, Held Without Bail
Thursday, February 02, 2012
A man accused of shooting a New York City police officer in the head has been charged with attempted murder after a prosecutor called the shooting an evil act.
Komen Foundation Stops Grants to Planned Parenthood
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
One of the country’s best-known breast cancer charities is halting funding to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates — cutting off hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants.
GM Agrees to Pay $19M for Toxic NJ Clean Up
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
General Motors has agreed to pay $19.5 million to clean up toxic pollution in New Jersey on portions of the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers and Newark Bay.
Silver: Cuomo's 401K Plan Has Many 'Pitfalls'
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
State Assembly members are questioning Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposal to use 401Ks as a retirement option for future state workers.
Mom of Tots Found on City Street Faces Judge
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A woman accused of abandoning her two little girls along a Brooklyn street was arraigned on child endangerment charges on Tuesday.
City Forges Ahead on Eliminating Teachers at 33 Schools
Monday, January 30, 2012
NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Says State Was Incubator for Foreclosure Fraud
Monday, January 30, 2012
The New York state Attorney General said he sees his role on a new anti-mortgage fraud task force as a way to bring those firms that acted improperly to justice.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg Continues to Defend NYPD Spokesman Paul Browne Over Anti-Muslim Film
Monday, January 30, 2012
Mayor Michael Bloomberg continued to defend NYPD spokesman Paul Browne Monday — days after the top police aide was forced to backpedal on remarks when it was revealed that nearly 1,500 officers were shown an anti-Muslim film.
CT Police Chief Retires Amid Scandal
Monday, January 30, 2012
The police chief in East Haven, Conn., is retiring amid a scandal in which four of the department's officers are accused of harassing Latino residents.
Mayor Bloomberg: No NYC Parade for Iraq War Vets
Friday, January 27, 2012
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said there are no plans for a parade for Iraq War veterans in the near future because of objections voiced by military officials.
DA Mum on Sex Assault Probe of Police Commissioner's Son
Friday, January 27, 2012
The Manhattan District Attorney was mum about the rape allegation against the police commissioner’s son on Friday – telling WNYC that any leaks from his office were “unfortunate” and he has no idea where they came from.