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Politics
Health Department agrees to reduce restaurant fines
Restaurant owners will have some relief when it comes to fines by the city.
Liu announces proposal to legalize, regulate, tax pot in New York
The mayoral candidate says the city could benefit in many ways if it rethought its marijuana laws.
Mayoral candidates chat about their favorite sports
Just because they are campaigning, doesn’t mean they don’t time for some athletic R and R.
City files motion for second appeal of soda ban lawsuit
The legal war continues over the mayor’s large sugary beverage ban.
Appeals court delivers another blow to city’s large-soda ban
The mayor’s plan to ban large sodas had another legal setback.
FDNY welcomes most diverse class of probies
The city’s newest batch of bravest is more diverse than ever.
City to expand organic waste recycling program
Organic recycling is coming to the five boroughs as part of the mayor’s efforts to make a greener city.
Council, NYPD, DA offices, community groups team up for gun buybacks
The city’s cops, elected officials and community groups will work together to get illegal guns off the streets.
Anthony Weiner’s popularity plummets in new poll
Anthony Weiner’s support continues to dwindle as he reveals more of his illicit activities,
Anthony Weiner rebuffs calls to resign
Anthony Weiner is losing supporters by the numbers following the Carlos Danger revelation, but he still wants to stay in the race.
Weiner leads in poll conducted before revelation of Carlos Danger
Anthony Weiner saw a slight lead in his race for mayor, but a Quinnipiac poll still didn’t factor in Carlos Danger.
Michael Bloomberg vetoes cop oversight bills
The mayor kept to his word and vetoed bills that would give the NYPD extra scrutiny.
Quinn commutes from Staten Island to experience hour-plus ride
Christine Quinn aims to improve subway times if she gets elected so she took a test commute from Staten Island to midtown to see how it feels to take a long trip.
Weiner, Spitzer take the lead in Quinnipiac poll
The comeback politicians are gaining in popularity in the latest Quinnipiac University poll.
Obama, Bloomberg call for crackdown on senseless violence following Zimmerman verdict
The president and mayor say Americans need to work together to end gun violence.
Women’s groups denounce Eliot Spitzer’s comptroller campaign
A group of women’s rights groups say there Eliot Spitzer has no right to seek office.
Bloomberg stays mum about Spitzer’s entry in comptroller race
Michael Bloomberg says Eliot Spitzer’s entry into the City Comptroller race is just another aspect of democracy, but he declined to give his side.
City summer group connects troubled teens with Sandy recovery jobs
A group of teens who feel through the cracks will have a second chance this summer restoring Sandy devastated areas.
City’s tourism wing releases industry report to candidates
NYC & Company wants to make sure that Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s successor keeps the I love NY message strong.