The famous comedian may have been going to bat for the mayor.
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City begins Sandy reconstruction project in Belle Harbor
The work in Belle Harbor will restore the neighborhood to its old glory and fortify it from future super storms.
Foreclosure cases dipping in city despite state jump: DiNapoli
The city’s leading the recovery out of the foreclosure crisis.
Jon Stewart’s fans camp out to give him a in studio send off
Jon Stewart’s legion of fans braved long lines for his final bow.
Amy Schumer pushes for tougher gun laws following shooting
The comedian joined her relative U.S. Sen Charles Schumer in an emotional news conference to push for more gun control in the wake of a shooting that took place during a showing of her movie.
Brooklyn homes reach record highs, buyers pay more than asking price: Report
The brooklyn real estate market is getting so big that home hunters are engaged in major bidding wars.
New York ranks low with millennials aiming to buy a home: Survey
The city’s young adults are putting off buying a home due to surging prices, and that may have adverse effects for the city, according to experts.
LaGuardia Airport to be completely re-imagined
The governor and vice president promised to give flyers an airport worthy enough for the city.
NYC, estate of Eric Garner reach $5.9M settlement: Stringer
The family of the Staten Island man killed in police custody will avoid heading to court for financial damages.
Queens assemblyman pushes for more active 311 social media presence
A Queens elected official wants the city’s social media accounts to be more engaging with New Yorkers.
City announces ticker tape parade for U.S. women’s soccer champs
The city will treat the champs with a hero’s welcome Friday.
Nearly 95% of city’s restaurants earned A grades
As the city celebrates a decade of letter grades, it also revealed that eateries are becoming more sanitary.
City groups wary about rent stabilization deal
The deal to extend rent stabilization laws didn’t please the New York groups fighting to preserve their future.
Stonewall Inn becomes city’s first LGBT landmarked venue
The iconic Greenwich Village bar is now a permanent staple in New York City history.
NYC loan applications denied more often to blacks, Latinos: Report
A Street Easy study painted a more clear picture on the city’s homebuyers.
NYers, clergy, electeds gather to remember S. Carolina victims
In the aftermath of the South Carolina shooting, the city’s faithful mustered their support and prayer to help their community heal.
De Blasio, Bloomberg at Cornell’s Roosevelt Island tech campus groundbreaking
Leaders and community activists celebrate the start of the project that will transform Roosevelt Island.
Citi Bike redesign to debut later this month
An all-new, all different look is coming to the city’s bike share rides.
Middle-income New Yorkers struggling with heavy rent burden: Report
The affordable housing crunch is hitting more affluent New Yorkers.
Councilman pushes bills to boost NY’s organ donor population
New York ranks last in states with the most number of organ donors.