The governor says there’s a silver lining to all of the recent political scandals.
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Met president defends museum’s recommended admission fee
The head of the Metropolitan Museum of Art went on the defensive over its adult admission fees.
Number of NYC teens who carry guns down 36% since 2001: CDC
The Big Apple ranks last among American cities when it comes to armed teens, according to a survey.
Majority of Americans support decriminalizing pot: Poll
For the first time in the Pew Research Center’s 40 years of tracking data on marijuana, a small majority of Americans say they don’t want it to be contraband.
Five Boro Bike Tour could be in danger over police traffic fee
The annual bike event has hit a road block as organizers and the city deal with some legal red tape.
Big Apple is becoming the new Hollywood for A-list TV
New, hungry talent, tax breaks and better studio infrastructure have created made the city the biggest place to be for TV production.
Bloomberg touts economic, health benefits of decade of smoke free bars
The mayor said his smoking ban not only helped make the city healthier, it improved the world.
HRC’s online campaign goes viral as Supreme Court weighs Prop. 8
As the Supreme Court weighs in on two of the biggest cases for gay rights, social network users big and small are showing their support just by changing their picture.
Bloomberg defends soda ban during Dr. Oz appearance
The mayor took to the syndicated stage to press the nation to accept his sugary drink reduction plan.
Kelly backs mayor’s rejection of NYPD IG proposal
The city’s top cop sided with the mayor on a plan to create a new police watchdog.
Kalikow’s daughter and boyfriend busted in heroin sale bust: DA
The daughter of the former MTA chief and New York Post owner was in hot water in the Bronx after cops picked her up for allegedly trying to sell drugs.
The Cyclone opens for the first time since Sandy
Brooklynites lined up for hours to show the world that no superstorm could take down their beloved borough icon.
Biden, Bloomberg join Newtown families in call to ban assault rifles
Mayor Bloomberg and Vice President Joe Biden have been very staunch about his stance on guns, and following Congress’s changes to the President’s gun control bill, they are asking the American public to stand up.
NRA sues governor over New York’s assault weapons ban
The nation’s largest gun lobby contends New York’s assault weapon’s ban is unconstitutional.
Lhota earns endorsement from Council GOP
The Republican City Council members say the former MTA chief is the best candidate in their primary.
Feds will reopen Statue of Liberty by Fourth of July
Lady Liberty is set to open for business for the first time since Sandy on Independence Day.
Council reaches agreement on NYPD inspector general bill: Quinn
The City Council has come to a general agreement about a proposed police policy that would create a new watchdog for the NYPD.
Bloomberg wants to prohibit city stores from displaying cigarettes
The mayor’s war against tobacco now may mean hiding products from plain sight inside stores.
NYPD brings city policing to 21st Century with new tech
The city’s police force is taking to cyberspace and other futuristic arenas to stop crime in the Big Apple.
City sees record population, Brooklyn had largest growth
The city has reached a record number if residents and the mayor said it’s the beginning of a new trend.