The famed Lower East Side hangout will be playing its last song, despite fans’ disappointment.
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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.
City school bus drivers move forward with strike plans
With no tentative deal reached between the mayor and the union representing the city’s school bus drivers, tens of thousands of kids will have to find ways to get to school.
City’s school bus union announces strike for Wed. morning
The city’s school bus drivers union said they have no choice but to strike in order to protect their members. The mayor, however, contends their actions will jeopardize thousands of kids.
Lhota confirms his run for mayor’s seat during luncheon
Now that the former MTA chief declared his candidacy, political experts predict he will have an interesting battle for the mayor’s seat.
Pols demand mandatory sick leave in light of flu epidemic
Potential mayoral candidates say the flu surge proves that the city needs to mandate sick leave.
City’s medical centers have tough fight against flu surge
This season’s flu epidemic is putting its toll on New York’s pharmacies and medical centers.
School bus strike looms closer to reality, city announces contingency
The city’s Department of Education laid out its plans for a possible school bus strike.
Officials: 85 injured, 2 critically, in NYC ferry crash
Dozens of New Jersey commuters had to be rushed to area hospitals after their ferry crashed into a Wall Street seaport.
Seven workers hurt in LI City crane collapse
A group of construction workers at the Hunters Point development avoided critical injuries during a freak accident.
Three hurt in ceiling collapse inside Touro College building
No one was seriously injured during a construction accident at a historic Manhattan building.
UFT, Quinn, electeds demand apology from Bloomberg for NRA remark
The city’s teacher’s union wasn’t too pleased when the mayor compared them to the N.R.A. Bloomberg, however, isn’t backing down.
Bus strike remains in limbo as city, union weigh options
Thousands of students and their parents are left in the air as the city