The mayor has teamed up with the victims of the 2011 shooting to call on President Obama and Mitt Romey to crack down on guns.
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Former Qns. assemblyman arrested on wire fraud charge
Jimmy Meng was caught allegedly taking bribes by the FBI.
Mayor, opponents make final push before soda ban hearing
A day before the dept of health held its hearing on the soda ban, both sides of the plan made their final push.
Feds approve East Side garbage transfer station
The city has passed the final hurdle for its plan to bring a new garbage transfer station to 91st Street.
Facebook fans, Boehner defend Weiner’s wife
Thousands are rallying to the defense of Huma Abedin after Michelle Bachmann and other Tea Party members accused her and other Muslims of being part of a conspiracy against the U.S.
Queens park advocate, 82, swindled $50K: DA
A Flushing Meadows Corona Park advocate was caught for allegedly stealing from her group’s “cookie jar.”
Bloomberg decries NYCLU’s criticism of “stop and frisk”
The mayor compared the NYCLU to the NRA in their response to the police’s controversial tactic.
Council to investigate Board of Election’s mishandling of primary
After botching the Rangel-Espaillat election, the Board of Elections is coming under the fire of City Hall.
Firefighters rescue workers following scaffolding accident
A pair of window washers were saved by a group of New York’s Bravest after their scaffolding malfunctioned.
Daredevil falls off Central Park castle, breaks arm: Cops
A Virginia man has joined the long list of thrill seekers who tried and failed to scale New York’s tallest spectacles.
Swimmers take to pools despite reported scuffles
Mishaps at the city pools has not deterred some swimmers.
Espaillat challenges election results in court
The contest for the 13th Congressional district is not over yet.
Law experts weigh in on Supreme Court health vote
Two law experts give their take on the supreme court’s decision that declared the Affordable Health Care Act constitutional.
Crane slip causes damage at WTC construction site
An accident at 4 World Trade Center caused minimal damage but lots of delays.
City passes balanced budget on time
New York City’s 2013 fiscal year budget saw no raise no taxes or major cuts to services.
Senate kills governor’s pot decriminalization bill
Andrew Cuomo’s plans to modernize state’s drug laws failed in the legislative session, but he says he’s not done yet.
Alec Baldwin allegedly slugs photog outside marriage bureau
The “30 Rock” actor is in hot water following an alleged scuffle between him and the press.
Marine rescuers search for West Side dolphin
A runaway dolphin caused quite a stir on the West Side.
City finally shows off future of Willets Point
After years of delays and planning, the mayor showed off the plans to redevelop the Iron Triangle.
New Yorkers OK with pot law change, split on NYPD: Poll
A new poll shows what city residents really think about the latest political events.