Fleet Week’s “leap year” disappointed a lot of New Yorkers and armed service members, but businesses aim to counter that with this bigger celebrations this year.
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Politics
Etsy expands, to open new DUMBO office
The hip, Brooklyn based online retail site is about to have a bigger mark on the borough.
Outdated city rules hurt the booming food truck business: Experts
Food trucks are the city’s fastest growing eatery trend but experts say it created a dark shadow that costs entrepreneurs.
Former NYPD officer, arrested for alleged anti-Semitic messages in Brooklyn
A former member of New York’s finest allegedly was behind a major hate crime in Borough Park, according to investigators.
‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ paves the way for more NYC blockbusters
The Marvel superhero movie’s success will help pave the way for more blockbusters to film and edit in the Big Apple, experts say.
Free Wi-Fi hot spots coming to city payphones
The city wants to collect ideas on how to bring payphones into the 21st century.
Vision Zero supporters voice their support for accident-reduction bills
Elected officials and safe traffic advocates pushed for better safety measures.
City agrees to 30 cent surcharge for cabs to pay for accessible taxis
Taking a cab will get a bit more expensive but the city says it’s for a very important cause.
New York’s tech industry leads city in job growth: Report
Tech is really booming in the Big Apple.
NYU Langone reopens ER following months of repair from Sandy
The ER NYU’s hospital is back in operation following Hurricane Sandy’s wraith, but there are still other facilities and infrastructure projects affected by the storm that are far from rebounded.
Sandy recovery plan from de Blasio updated to speed up aid
The mayor released an updated timeline on Sandy recovery plans.
De Blasio, Chirlane McCray get candid on ‘The View’
The city’s first couple opened up about a wide variety of topics on the popular ABC daytime talk show.
Bloomberg spearheads new group to take on gun lobby
Michael Bloomberg is throwing a $50 million counter against the NRA to increase the call for gun control in the U.S.
Soda ban state appeal hearing set for June
The next battle in the war over the city’s soda ban proposal has been set for this spring.
New York’s mom-and-pop stores fight for survival
The loss of longtime Big Apple venues is becoming a common scene as rents and changing demographics force owners to close their doors.
City Council to introduce bill for city ID cards
The city took its first steps in creating a system that will help people identify themselves as a New Yorker.
Gillibrand wants better enforcement of sex-assault laws at colleges
The New York senator said too many women are not only victimized on campus but also their schools fail to provide the necessary support.
New push for 10 cent fee on plastic and paper bags
The city council is looking for a new way to make the Big Apple more green.
Human Rights Project releases report card on City Council
A New York watch dog group ranked the city’s elected officials for their work in promoting human rights.
Smokers rights group sues city over e-cig ban
Smokers rights groups say the city’s plan to ban e-cigarettes from bars is going too far.