There are plenty of ways New Yorkers can reuse their goods and cut down on waste. They just don’t know about it.
Category: Politics
Politics
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to become NYC tourism ambassadors
The radical crime fighting brothers will help draw more tourists to the city.
Stringer aims to audit NYC BOE
The city’s comptroller will take a long, hard look at the New York Primary after a series of complaints from voters.
LIC Pepsi sign designated as NYC landmark
The iconic piece of Western Queens’s skyline is now an official landmark.
NYC’s gender wage gap is 9%: Report
Although the city’s gap is smaller compared to the rest of the country, experts say it can do better.
Riders Alliance call for reduced MetroCard for low-income New Yorkers
Transit groups say the poorest New Yorkers should get assistance for commutes.
Mets, Yankees opening days will make over $17 M for NYC
Opening Day rakes in big bucks for New York City.
Times Square officials push costumed character regulation
Elmo, Spidey and other characters of Time Square might be put in their place under a city proposal.
Citi Bike ridership didn’t cool down during winter months
Citi Bike rides are stronger than ever.
Manhattan leads NYC in health, Bronx finishes last: Report
A report laid out all the ways New York counties are working to make sure residents are healthy.
Health Dept. finalizes rules for dining with dogs
Dog owners won’t have to provide documentation about their four legged friends who join them for a meal.
Hillary Clinton New York rally draws thousands
The Democratic presidential candidate returns to the Big Apple to muster support for her campaign.
Pepsi sign in Long Island City moves closer to landmarking
The iconic neon sign made the cut of overdue applications that were threatened.
Supertall building proposal finds fury among Brooklynites
The latest super tall is rattling the nerves of Brooklyn residents.
New Yorkers weigh in on city’s snow response
Residents, elected officials and others had a lot to say about the 2016 snowstorm that nearly broke city records.
Al Sharpton calls for Oscar boycott over dearth of diversity
The activist has joined the growing list of opposition to the Academy Awards.
Upper West Side among best places for NYC seniors: AARP
The Big Apple appears to be a perfect place for those over 65.
IDNYC card gets additional more benefits in 2016
The city’s municipal ID card will open users to a whole new world of places.
New York leaders push for Zadroga renewal
The city’s political elite joined forces with first responders to make sure Congress continues its support for Ground Zero workers.
NYC unemployment rate tips to the lowest point in 8 years
The city’s economy is on track for a big comeback, according to the latest labor figures.