The development project at the old Domino sugar factory will now include more affordable units.
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City Council expands sick leave to include more small businesses
The city’s paid sick leave bill just got a whole lot bigger, and provides some leniency for mom and pop stores.
Marvel inks deal with state to film Netflix shows in Big Apple
The Marvel superheroes are coming back home and bringing thousands of new jobs to the Big Apple.
City Council members back decision to skip St. Pat’s parade
For the first time ever, the City Council won’t be marching as a group in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade to stand for LGBT rights.
Arsonist burns stores at two Queens shopping centers
A Queens man allegedly burned five stores during a spree in Queens.
De Blasio defends his security detail’s driving
The mayor went on the defensive after his drivers were caught going past stop signs.
Central Park advocates battle skyscrapers over shadows
Residents and parkgoers fear new buildings may put the iconic space too much in the dark.
4 World Trade Center to host charity run up race
The first tower at the World Trade Center site will be the location for a fun new race.
Pregnant mother dies, baby saved following accident with snow plow
For the second time in less than two weeks, a pedestrian was killed by a snow clearing machine in Brooklyn,
Al Roker bashes mayor’s school decision on Twitter
The NBC weatherman wasn’t happy with the city’s decision to keep schools open during a major snowstorm.
More New Yorkers side with Cuomo on Pre-K plan: Poll
The governor edges out the mayor when it comes to Pre-K, according to a new poll.
City health experts praise CVS for dropping cigarettes
The city’s top health minds say the pharmacy chain’s decision will have positive ripple effects throughout the nation.
Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in NY apartment
The famed Oscar awarding winning actor was died of a suspected heroin overdose.
De Blasio joins Bloomberg’s gun control coalition
Bill de Blasio is now a member of Bloomberg’s “Mayor’s Against Illegal Guns.”
New York State leads nation with domestic migration: Study
New York is leading the nation when it comes to residents looking for greener pastures in other states.
NYU student found dead in dorm courtyard after apparent fall
For the second time this school year, a student at the university fell inside their dorm, however this time it proved to be fatal.
Schumer, Oquendo family push for alert program for autistic kids
The tragedy of the disappearance and death of an autistic boy prompted elected officials to come up with new ways to make sure they don’t fall through the cracks.
9/11 Memorial Museum to charge $24 admission fee
Most visitors who plan on checking out the 9/11 Memorial Museum will have to fit some cash for the time being.
New Yorkers are optimistic about de Blasio’s future: Poll
New Yorkers seem to be happy with Mayor Bill de Blasio during his first few weeks in office, according to a new poll.
De Blasio appoints city health chief, addresses ‘forkgate’
As the mayor continues to assemble his team of agency heads, he made it clear that his pizza eating habits aren’t going anywhere.