Potential mayoral candidates say the flu surge proves that the city needs to mandate sick leave.
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City’s medical centers have tough fight against flu surge
This season’s flu epidemic is putting its toll on New York’s pharmacies and medical centers.
School bus strike looms closer to reality, city announces contingency
The city’s Department of Education laid out its plans for a possible school bus strike.
Google launches major free Wi-Fi network around Chelsea
The city took its first steps to becoming a major wireless Metropolis with a pilot program in Manhattan.
Three hurt in ceiling collapse inside Touro College building
No one was seriously injured during a construction accident at a historic Manhattan building.
UFT, Quinn, electeds demand apology from Bloomberg for NRA remark
The city’s teacher’s union wasn’t too pleased when the mayor compared them to the N.R.A. Bloomberg, however, isn’t backing down.
Bus strike remains in limbo as city, union weigh options
Thousands of students and their parents are left in the air as the city
Stringer calls for revamp of city’s animal shelter system
The Manhattan Borough President says too many stray dogs are falling through the cracks.
Rate of NYers in city jails dropped since 2001: Mayor
Jail cells are getting more vacant due to alternative programs, according to Bloomberg.
Liu pushes for higher minimum wage, free CUNY tuition for top students
The City Comptroller put forward new ideas to save the city from financial hardship.
City leaders approve of Obama’s gun control plan but urge for more action
New York City’s elected officials have mixed reaction to the president’s gun control initiatives following the Newtown, CT shooting.
NYC business owners reflect on closures of long time mom and pops
When the city loses a longtime institution, for whatever reason, it loses part of its soul.
Bloomberg teams up with shooting victims’ families in gun control campaign
The mayor wants to put several faces to the growing number of mass shootings in the U.S.
Parents, teachers brace for return to school following Newtown shooting
The Big Apple’s teachers and parents say they won’t let the Connecticut massacre hamper their kids’ spirits or education.
Bloomberg criticizes feds for lax gun laws following Newtown shooting
The mayor pulled no punches when he lashed out against Washington leaders for their failure to curb gun violence.
NYU Langone receives $114 million in aid to recover from Sandy
The downtown hospital that lost power and resources during the hurricane received its first check.
New Yorkers are throwing out less trash, recycling: Report
The city’s trash levels are dipping, but the cost to get rid of the garbage isn’t.
Ex-Sen. Monserrate gets 2 years in prison
The former state senator belongs in the deepest circle of hell for misusing taxpayer dollars, according to a federal judge.
New Yorkers live longer than the rest of the country: Study
The mayor touted his health initiatives as the reason to why Big Apple babies born today will live longer than other Americans.
Council honors officer who bought shoes for needy man
The city honored the cop whose good deed went viral.