State Comptroller: NYC Hospital Losing Millions
The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate), which includes the University Hospital of Brooklyn, faces insolvency as early as May if...
NY Jobless Rate Dropped To 8.2 Percent In December
Officials say New York's unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent in December from 8.3 percent a month earlier.
The state labor department says about 34,000...
Queens: Loaded Gun Found in Boy’s Bag at Elementary School
Police are investigating after a loaded handgun was found in a 7-year-old boy's book bag at a school in Far Rockaway, a law enforcement...
Bloomberg Discusses The United Federation Of Teachers Walking Away From Negotiations Over Evaluation System
The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered at City Hall today:
“Good afternoon, everyone. By now, I’m sure you’re all aware that...
Eric Adams Vies To Preside Over Brooklyn
The title of state senator may have sounded nice to Eric Adams in 2006. Now seven years later, the title of Brooklyn borough president...
Study: NYC Better Than LA At Cutting Kids’ Obesity
A new study shows New York City is doing better than Los Angeles in the battle against childhood obesity, at least for low-income children.
From...
Manhattan: $50 Million Synagogue Opens Its Doors in Lincoln Square
After nearly six years of construction, the $50 million Lincoln Square Synagogue is finally ready to open its doors this weekend, making it the...
NTSB Says Data Downloaded From NY Ferry Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board says it's analyzing recovered data from the ferry that crashed in New York City, injuring dozens of commuters.
Investigators said...
NYC Subway Time App Available For All Smartphones
The MTA's new Subway Time app is now available for all smartphones.
It isn't meant to help you down in a station because most phones...
Bensonhurst: Person Shot On 65 Street
10:48PM EST: The NYPD is currently on the scene investigating a shooting at Dahill Road and 65th Street The condition of the victim is unknown. A crime...
Brooklyn Traffic Alert: Gowanus Expressway Northbound Shut [10:40PM EST]
As per the NYPD, all northbound lanes of the Gowanus Expressway at 6th Avenue are closed due an accident and all westbound lanes of...
66 Community Council Meeting Reminder
Tomorrow, Thursday will be the monthly 66 precinct Community Council meeting at 5910 13th Ave. The meeting starts at 7:30PM. You are invited to...
Bloomberg Updates New Yorkers On Bus Strike
The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered at City Hall today:
“On buses, let me talk a little bit about what’s going...
No Mercy On The Kids: Union President Says NYC School Bus Strike Will Go...
The union president says school bus drivers and matrons will remain on strike until New York City agrees to put a job security clause...
Poll: Quinn Leads NYC Democratic Mayoral Pack
A new poll finds New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has a big lead in a Democratic primary for mayor.
The Quinnipiac University poll...
Bloomberg Discusses Obama’s Gun Plan
The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered at City Hall this afternoon:
“Well good afternoon, everyone. I just wanted to take a...
Greenfield Demands DOE Immediately Pay Special Education Providers
Councilman David G. Greenfield is blasting the New York City Department of Education for its failure to pay hundreds of employees for special education...
NYC Council Hearing Examines Sandy Preparedness, Response
Hurricane Sandy is on the agenda as the City Council examines the city's performance before and after the storm. Officials from the mayor's office,...
Brooklyn Libraries Striding Toward The Future With New Technology
The Brooklyn Public Library is making itself more user-friendly while also taking a step into the future.
With the help of a $3.25 million grant...
NYPD Commish Kelly’s Remarks At The 2013 Clinton Health Matters Conference
Thank You. I want to thank the Clinton foundation for inviting me. Of course I want to thank President Clinton for his tireless efforts...
Brooklyn: Big Fundraising Start For DA Challengers
Brooklyn district attorney Charles Hynes got off to a slow fundraising start in his 2013 re-election bid, but two challengers including Kenneth Thompson reported...
NYC: Dozens Of Mobsters Rounded Up In Extortion Probe
Dozens of organized crime figures from the New York area were arrested Wednesday following an investigation of extortion of local garbage haulers, a federal...
Manhattan: Lenox Hill Hospital to Stop Providing Paramedic Services
Citing financial concerns, one of the city's most prestigious hospitals will stop providing the 911 system with paramedics next month, officials said.
Administrators at Lenox...
NYC: Wintry Mix to Create Messy Morning Commute
A wintry mix of rain and snow is expected to continue overnight into Wednesday morning, making the morning commute messy for many.
New York City...
NYC, Parents Prepare For School-Bus Strike
A school bus strike that would leave 152,000 New York City children scrambling to get to school was nearing, as parents tried to find...
NY Officials Say Flu Vaccine Still Available
State health officials say flu vaccine is still available for New Yorkers who want to get a flu shot, though there may be some...
Manhattan: One Person Killed By Train; Second Person Injured [UPDATED 6:15PM EST]
One New York man was killed and another seriously injured in separate incidents just minutes apart at a Manhattan station during Tuesday's rush-hour,...
NYC: Light Rain/Wintry Mix Expected Late Tonight Through Tomorrow Afternoon
SYNOPSIS
The NYC area will experience a mix of rain, sleet, and snow before changing to rain by the Wednesday morning commute with temperatures remaining...
Gov Cuomo Annouces Nomination For Court Of Appeals
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today nominated Jenny Rivera, Professor at the City University of New York School of Law, to serve on the New...
Cuomo Signs Toughest Gun Laws In Nation
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed into law the NY SAFE Act (Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act) that will give New York State...
Hate Crime In Crown Heights: Racist Graffiti Covers Entire City Block
The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after racist graffiti was discovered on an entire block in Crown Heights.
Authorities say someone spray-painted anti-black...
NYC Officials Kick Off New Manhattan Development
New York City officials have officially kicked off a new 5 million-square-foot development project that will be built on a platform over railroad tracks...
Statement From Gov Cuomo On Pending Congressional Vote For Sandy Relief Package
“It has been 78 days since New York State suffered the worst natural disaster in its history. Sandy destroyed or severely damaged almost 19,000...
Nadler: End The Madness & Approve Funding For Hurricane Sandy Relief
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), representative of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan communities hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, spoke in strong support of H.R. 152,...
Transit Union Urging Subway Operators To Slow Down
Subway operators are being urged to slow down as they enter stations in the wake of two recent incidents where riders were pushed in...