The city’s congressional delegation said they won’t let Sept. 11 heroes down when it comes to Zadroga funding.
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Woman slashed by boyfriend with cleaver: Cops
Quick thinking firefighters came to the rescue of a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence attack in Chinatown.
Some school bus workers axed on first day back since strike
Life may have returned to normal for more than 100,000 kids who relied on school buses, but for some drivers it was the end of the line.
City bill would ensure safety during Sandy rebuilding
The city made sure that any one who has to storm proof their home in light of the hurricane does so safely.
Bloomberg says Twitter and Facebook make governing harder
Despite his huge presence on social media, Mayor Bloomberg says Facebook and Twitter make his job harder.
Cops rescue pair of men who fell into icy Jamaica Bay waters
Police rescue teams took to sea and air to save the lives of two kayakers.
Mayor pushes small businesses to apply for Sandy relief funds
The mayor wants to make sure businesses still reeling from Sandy get the money to bounce back.
New York City traffic ranked the worst among the nation: Study
New York City may rank among the worst when it comes to traffic, but experts differ on ways to solve the problem.
Mayor’s anti-gun coalition pays for gun control Super Bowl ad
Companies usually use sex, comedy or visual effects to get their message across in their Super Bowl ads. The mayor’s big game ad, however, is all serious.
Cops release video of air rescue of sea captain
First responders took to the sea and air to save a boat captain.
School bus union furious after mayor rejects proposal
The striking school bus union said they offered a deal to end the strike, but the mayor’s office said it would have cost the city millions.
Second on Second karaoke bar to shut doors Thursday
The famed Lower East Side hangout will be playing its last song, despite fans’ disappointment.
Bloomberg pitches $70 billion budget plan
A recovering economy may have saved the city’s finances, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any costs to taxpayers.
Star Trek director chosen to helm new Star Wars movie: Reports
The Star Wars producers may have found the director they’re looking for.
Council passes employment protection bill despite mayor’s reservations
The City Council took a stand against companies that discriminate against the unemployed.
Comptroller launches budget transparency online database
The city’s expenditures are now an online open book.
Police find stolen car that had $30K torah, continue search for thief
Cops discovered a stolen Torah untouched following a two day hunt in Brooklyn but haven’t found the person responsible for the theft.
NYers want the president to push for economic equality
The economy is the top issue that Big Apple residents say is on their mind for the next four years.
Bloomberg to head to Congress to lobby for president’s gun control plan
The most outspoken mayor against gun violence said he will be using his influence to make sure the rest of the nation accepts and promotes Obama’s gun control plan.
Union, mayor continue to square off over school bus bids
The mayor and the union representing the school bus drivers continue to fight over contract issues while tens of thousands of students scrambled to find ways to get to class.