With more than half a million students in the city, New York colleges are looking for new space to grow.
Author: Ivan Pereira
Council pushes for tougher penalties on sex offenders
Following a rash of sex assaults in the city, elected officials are mulling plans to close legal loopholes that keep predators on the streets.
Yankees fans frustrated with A-Rod’s latest playoff slump
Yankee fans are not letting their third baseman’s latest playoff slump go unnoticed.
Top presidential campaign contributions polarize Manhattan
The presidential cash war has split the borough right down the middle.
Comptroller wants more college counselors in city schools
John Liu wants the Dept. of Ed to refocus their budget on college preparedness.
Aurora survivor joins mayor in call to stop gun violence
One of the survivors of this summer’s mass shooting incident teamed up with the mayor to give the presidential candidates a strong message.
Lawsuits, legal payouts against cops on the rise
The number of lawsuits against the city could cause a huge problem, according to experts.
Attorney admits to stealing $10M from clients: DA
A Manhattan lawyer thought he could steal from his clients for restaurants, strippers and other gifts and get away with it by fleeing to Asia.
N.Y. Attorney General sues JPMorgan for 2008 loan debacle
Even though Bear Stearns is now defunct, Eric Schneiderman says it still needs to answer for its alleged misdeeds during the financial crisis.
Mayor hosts tech summit to help boost city’s future industries
A who’s who of tech experts convened to come up with ways to make New York a power house for new companies.
Independent brewery industry sees huge growth in NY
They’re more fresh and becoming more popular, but the one great thing about New York brewed beer is its impact on the city’s economy.
Protesters call for city to pass ‘stop and frisk’ reform
Hundreds of New Yorkers want the City Council to pass a set of laws that would make the NYPD more transparent.
Hudson River Park mulls banning smoking in green space
To smoke or not to smoke in Hudson River Park? That is the question.
S.I. Borough President called Lady Gaga a ‘slut’
James Molinaro is under fire for his choice words against the pop star.
Anti-jihad posters tagged with ‘racist’ stickers
A series of controversial subway ads have become the target for vandals.
New York is going to start putting QR codes on city permits
The city is taking a 21st Century approach to be more transparent with its permits.
Brooklyn Nets add to borough’s rich sports history
The arrival of a NBA team to Brooklyn will end a 55-year sports drought in the borough.
Barclays center expected to have huge opening despite polarizing boro
The new arena is going to change Brooklyn, but leaders and residents differ on whether this is a good thing.
NHL Lockout to cost city $3.2 million per game
Without Rangers, Islanders and Devils games, New York City’s economy is going to suffer.
Final phase of construction of West Side Highline begins
When the highline park is finished, it will stretch more than 1.4 miles.