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Mayor promotes city’s growing tech industry with new online campaign
The city’s growing tech industry is getting a major boost in a new campaign.
Clinton’s speech circuit role could net big bucks: Experts
Hilary Clinton will continue to travel the world following her stint as the Secretary of State, but she’ll do so with a huge paycheck, political experts say.
New York experts look back at native presidents
New York hasn’t sent someone to the White House in decades, but experts say it is a great proving ground for new commanders-in-chief.
Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts are the minority side of city’s coffee shops: Report
A city study finds the two biggest coffee shop chains are in the minority in the city.
Quinn wants city to build 40,000 affordable housing units in next decade
The City Council Speaker targeted the middle class crunch in her final state of the city address.
Food companies meet mayor’s challenge to reduce sodium in products
The big food makers are working with the mayor to make their products healthier.
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.
Cuomo’s approval rating takes a hit from NY gun owners
The governor’s decision to ban assault rifles may have cost him some popularity points.
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.
Second on Second karaoke bar to shut doors Thursday
The famed Lower East Side hangout will be playing its last song, despite fans’ disappointment.
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.
Bloomberg says state aid education cuts will cost 2,500 teachers
The mayor and teachers union’s fight over evaluations may cost students more than just cash.
Star Trek director chosen to helm new Star Wars movie: Reports
The Star Wars producers may have found the director they’re looking for.
NYC ‘kicks off’ plans for 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium
The Big Apple is getting its playbook ready to host next year’s Big Game.
Council passes employment protection bill despite mayor’s reservations
The City Council took a stand against companies that discriminate against the unemployed.