The once political rivals put their party lines aside to help the Garden State recover from the hurricane.
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Halloween Parade postponed until at least next week
Hurricane Irene has canceled Greenwhich Village’s most anticipated event of the fall.
Fire destroys more than 100 homes in Breezy Point
Hurricane Irene completely devastated the shore community that’s home to firefighters.
NYC prepares for Sandy during the calm before the storm
New York isn’t taking any chances with hurricane Sandy.
Appeals court refuses to hear case against state’s gay marriage law
The state’s gay marriage law is safe from further legal appeals.
Battery Tunnel renamed for former Gov. Hugh Carey
The Manhattan-Brooklyn entryway is rechristened in honor of New York’s most influential leaders.
Cops bust alleged online Manhattan prostitution ring
The authorities have taken down another illegal sex business that they say catered to affluent customers.
Bloomberg launches $500k grant for same-sex marriage campaigns
The mayor continues his financial push to help political initiatives this election season.
DA dismisses charges against homeless cop assault victim
Brooklyn prosecutors won’t be pursuing a case against the man whose arrest cause a storm in Brooklyn and the Internet.
Gillibrand, Nadler confident that Congress will repeal DOMA
New York’s representatives in Washington say they will do everything they can to make sure the LGBT community gets equal rights.
New York appeals court deems DOMA unconstitutional
A ruling by a New York appeals court may lead the way for better rights for LGBT Americans.
Clinton dedicates opening of Roosevelt Island park
A who’s who of leaders gathered to dedicate New York’s newest state greenspace.
Bloomberg furious over prez candidates’ gun stances
Following what he called “gibberish” responses by the Presidential candidates on gun control, the mayor is taking matters into his own hands.
City’s tourism department opens Mexico office
The city is aiming to increase its visitors from south of the border.
NYPD under fire for video of cops beating homeless man
Elected officials are fuming over a video that shows two officers beating a homeless man during an arrest.
Board of Elections details progress with vote tally system
The city’s BOE said it’s confident that its new computerize counting system will work well on election day.
Tom Allon switches parties for 2013 campaign
The Manhattan Media publisher is switching parties for his run to succeed Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
City’s colleges expand to take in new generation of top students
With more than half a million students in the city, New York colleges are looking for new space to grow.
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.