The Manhattan Borough President says too many stray dogs are falling through the cracks.
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Rate of NYers in city jails dropped since 2001: Mayor
Jail cells are getting more vacant due to alternative programs, according to Bloomberg.
City leaders approve of Obama’s gun control plan but urge for more action
New York City’s elected officials have mixed reaction to the president’s gun control initiatives following the Newtown, CT shooting.
Bloomberg teams up with shooting victims’ families in gun control campaign
The mayor wants to put several faces to the growing number of mass shootings in the U.S.
Parents, teachers brace for return to school following Newtown shooting
The Big Apple’s teachers and parents say they won’t let the Connecticut massacre hamper their kids’ spirits or education.
Bloomberg criticizes feds for lax gun laws following Newtown shooting
The mayor pulled no punches when he lashed out against Washington leaders for their failure to curb gun violence.
NYU Langone receives $114 million in aid to recover from Sandy
The downtown hospital that lost power and resources during the hurricane received its first check.
New Yorkers are throwing out less trash, recycling: Report
The city’s trash levels are dipping, but the cost to get rid of the garbage isn’t.
Ex-Sen. Monserrate gets 2 years in prison
The former state senator belongs in the deepest circle of hell for misusing taxpayer dollars, according to a federal judge.
Council honors officer who bought shoes for needy man
The city honored the cop whose good deed went viral.
Cops kill man armed with air gun during Ridgewood drug bust
The NYPD said the man who they killed during a frantic drug bust may not had a lethal weapon, but he had a long wrap sheet of violent crimes.
Bloomberg touts new initiatives to safeguard city from future storms
The mayor got a big boost from former Veep Al Gore in his initiatives to make the city greener.
Koch hospitalized with pneumonia, aims to be out before birthday
The city’s former mayor’s health took a turn for the worst, but his friend says that didn’t deter his spirit.
Couple injured, boyfriend arrested in domestic dispute in Central Park
A domestic dispute turned bloody in Central Park.
City breaks ground on Hudson Yards redevelopment
The future of the city began with the start of construction of its newest skyscraper.
Ed Koch hospitalized with respiratory infection
The former mayor and political pundit had to take care of his health a week before his birthday.
Bloomberg refuses to confirm reports he scouted Clinton for mayor
The mayor brushed off reports that he urged the Secretary of State to be his successor and praised a potential candidate.
Man fatally pushed onto subway tracks after scuffle: Police
Straphangers were witness to a frightening scene in the middle of the day as a Queens man lost his life on the subway during a fight.
Council bill aims to curb discrimination of pregnant workers
City Hall representatives want to make sure expecting mothers don’t face layoffs or other work problems because they are pregnant.
President signs off on Big Apple natural gas pipeline
Despite cries from local residents and environmentalists, President Obama approves a controversial energy transport plan.