The NYCLU says the city’s controversial milestone is a bad legacy for the city.
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Superstorm Sandy cost cops $84.8 million in overtime: Kelly
New York’s Finest went beyond the call of duty during the hurricane but it came with a huge price tag.
Soda ban put on hold as judge rules against Health Department
Just when big soda looked like it was going to go the way of the dodo in the Big Apple, a judge put a stop to the mayor’s controversial plan.
Bleecker Bob’s to be replaced by new store in June
The clock is ticking for the Village’s beloved music joint.
‘SimCity’ fans hit brick wall with online problems
Gamers were anything but entertained after technical glitches prevented them from playing the latest version of the hit PC game.
Suspect sought in Williamsburg hit and run
The NYPD has new info on the person who allegedly crashed his car into a cab, killing couple and ultimately their baby.
Community leaders dissect city’s mixed crime changes since 2001
The city has seen a major drop in crime as a whole, but each neighborhood has its own story.
Fashion’s Night Out canceled for the fall Fashion Week
Fashion Week’s flagship event won’t be happening this year due to a booming economy, organizers said.
NY real estate strong despite dip in sales price index: Experts
The Big Apple was the only city in the nation that saw a dip in home sale prices, but that’s not a problem.
Gillibrand, Schumer fight to save 9/11 health bill funding
The city’s congressional delegation said they won’t let Sept. 11 heroes down when it comes to Zadroga funding.
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.