The mayor has teamed up with the victims of the 2011 shooting to call on President Obama and Mitt Romey to crack down on guns.
Author: Ivan Pereira
Former Qns. assemblyman arrested on wire fraud charge
Jimmy Meng was caught allegedly taking bribes by the FBI.
Supporters pack Health Department’s soda ban public hearing
The only hearing for the controversial soda ban had few opponents speaking against the plan.
Gay rights groups celebrate same-sex marriage anniversary
For the thousands of same sex couples that got married over the last 12 months, the anniversary of gay marriage is an empowerment of their rights.
Mayor, opponents make final push before soda ban hearing
A day before the dept of health held its hearing on the soda ban, both sides of the plan made their final push.
Bloomberg blasts presidential candidates on gun control
The mayor did not hold back in his reaction to the Aurora, CO shootings.
Feds approve East Side garbage transfer station
The city has passed the final hurdle for its plan to bring a new garbage transfer station to 91st Street.
Facebook fans, Boehner defend Weiner’s wife
Thousands are rallying to the defense of Huma Abedin after Michelle Bachmann and other Tea Party members accused her and other Muslims of being part of a conspiracy against the U.S.
‘Dark Knight Rises’ features Manhattan locales for key scenes
For the first time, Manhattan will be one of the “stars” portraying Gotham City.
Weiner and wife talk about their happy marriage following scandal
Despite the lewd picture scandal, the disgraced former congressman and his wife say they have never been happier.
Health Dept. starts veggie promotion project in Bronx
The city is aiming to help Bronx residents eat healthier by introducing them to better options right at the get go.
Computers will count your votes in this year’s city elections, not people
The city will be taking a digital route to tally votes in this year’s election.
Queens park advocate, 82, swindled $50K: DA
A Flushing Meadows Corona Park advocate was caught for allegedly stealing from her group’s “cookie jar.”
Study finds New Yorkers are consuming less trans fats
The mayor’s ban of trans fats seems to have paid off, according to a new study.
Gothamites psyched for Batman’s silver screen return
Batman’s return to the silver screen is exciting everyone in the city.
60,000 sign petition against soda ban
Opponents of the mayor’s soda ban are growing in numbers.
Quinn leads mayoral hopefuls in fundraising, taps celeb money
The candidates looking to succeed Mayor Bloomberg are getting their warchests ready.
New Yorkers not thrilled with possible Weiner mayor run
City voters aren’t too thrilled about the idea of the disgraced congressman leading their city.
Bloomberg decries NYCLU’s criticism of “stop and frisk”
The mayor compared the NYCLU to the NRA in their response to the police’s controversial tactic.
Council to investigate Board of Election’s mishandling of primary
After botching the Rangel-Espaillat election, the Board of Elections is coming under the fire of City Hall.