Bill de Blasio’s long campaign for mayor proved successful as he bested Joe Lhota for the keys to Gracie Mansion.
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Politics
Council passes bill to raise smoking age to 21
Smoking among older teens will be a thing of the past now that the Council voted to raise the age New Yorkers can buy tobacco products.
Council gives OK for Staten Island Ferris wheel
The city gave its approval for the world’s largest Ferris Wheel to come to the big apple.
Bloomberg touts progress in post-Sandy projects
The mayor says the city is making huge progress when it comes to storm-proofing the city.
Prospect Park to close Friday for Obama’s school visit
The president’s visit to a Crown Hts. high school is so huge that it’s shutting down all of Prospect Park.
Work begins on new Pier 17
The all new, all-different Southstreet seaport shopping center is on its way.
City completes work on new Manhattan water tunnel
It took more than 40 years but now Manhattan has a more modern alternative source for its fresh water.
Taxi of Tomorrow struck down by judge
The future yellow cab is now in limbo following a court decision.
If Joe Lhota wins, he’d be the first mayor with a beard in 100 years
So how big of a factor is facial hair in this year’s mayoral election?
City unveils plans for revamped Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is set to get a major makeover.
Mayor’s investigation finds huge loopholes in online gun sales
Online gun sales pose a huge problem to public safety, according to the mayor, and he’s urging the feds to do something about it.
Bill de Blasio holds commanding lead over rivals
Primary day had its ups and downs for the candidates vying for the mayor’s seat.
Voters experience lever machine problems at polls
The city board of election’s decision to use the lever machines may have caused minor problems during Primary Day.
The mayoral candidates all claim they know NYC — so we put them to the test
The mayoral candidates show off their knowledge of New York City tidbits in amNewYork’s special trivia quiz.
City announces DUMBO redevelopment plans
DUMBO’s transformation into a trendy hotspot continues with a development project of old warehouses.
Thousands pack Crown Heights to celebrate West Indian Day parade
The 46th annual parade celebrated Caribbean heritage but also served as a last big campaign point for the city’s politicians.
Mayor lashes out at frisk critics and lax gun laws over tot slay
The shooting death of a baby in Brooklyn set the stage for a political showdown between the mayor and his potential successors.
Vallone looks to bring police gun registry database online
A City Councilman wants all New Yorkers to know who was arrested for a gun offense.
City opens up affordable art space in Long Island City
The first of many affordable art spaces opened up in Queens and artists say it will help incubate talent.
Council members announce bill to charge dime for store bags
Plastic bags at grocery stores could cost New Yorkers a little extra.