This year’s election was the lowest in the city’s history.
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Politics
Bloomberg registers 400 .nyc sites
The former mayor was extra cautious when it came to protecting his online presence.
Sandy recovery progressing, but still not finished
Residents in the neighborhoods affected by the Oct. 29, 2012, storm say they saw a lot of progress in their road back to normal, but things are far from 100%.
Craig Spencer tests positive for Ebola at Bellevue Hospital
City leaders urged New Yorkers not to panic as doctors rushed to quarantine the city’s first ebola patient
Sandy loan approval process inefficient: Fed watchdog
The Government Accountability Office said the federal government was sluggish when it came to assisting small businesses following the Oct. 29, 2012 storm.
De Blasio and family to host first Halloween party at Gracie Mansion
The first family will open up their home for ghoulish delights this Halloween.
‘The Death of Klinghoffer’ protest led by Rudy Giuliani
The controversy over a show at the Met Opera attracted some big names who called the show distasteful.
Bill de Blasio taking a second look at big-soda ban
The battle against big soda may get a reboot under the de Blasio administration.
QueensWay park details revealed
The curtain has been lifted on the long awaited green project for Queens, but not everyone is thrilled about the proposal.
De Blasio stands by wife’s aide despite new allegations
The mayor said Rachel Noerdlinger is still a valued member of his team despite the growing number of allegations against she and her boyfriend.
NYC cellphone taxes among the highest in the nation: Report
Owning a New York area code is costly, according to a new report.
Public Advocate releases worst landlord list, revamps database
The worst landlord database got a whole more user friendly.
City based web domain launches publicly
New York became one of the first cities in the nation to have it’s own domain for webmasters.
NYC orders advertising firm’s beacons be removed from pay phones
The city has backed down on its approval for a group to test out ping services on Manhattan payphones.
NYC celebrity homes on the market
Mayor Bill de Blasio just joined a huge list of well known New Yorkers who also serve as landlords.
New York City’s population growth exceeds the suburbs: Report
People are skipping the green pastures of Westchester, Long Island and other suburbs for the trendy new spots in the city, according to Rutgers University.
Environmentalists flood Wall Street to call for green changes
A second day, smaller environmental protest was more aggressive than the People’s Climate March.
Thousands expected to turn out for People’s Climate March Sunday
The city will play host to the biggest climate rally of all time as protesters demand the world’s governments work to save the planet.
De Blasio, Chicago, L.A. mayors form initiative to help immigrants
The leaders of three of the biggest American cities are banding together to help immigrants on the path to naturalization.
Council members, environmentalists rally for plastic bag fee
A group of elected officials and environmentalists say removing traditional grocery and restaurant bags can help the city both financially and ecologically.