Anthony Weiner makes a surprising rise in popularity in a new poll.
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Politics
Mayor, Council come to agreement on $70 billion budget
The Council and mayor were able to pass a budget on time and without raising taxes on New Yorkers.
City leaders want DOT to expand bike share faster
Community leaders and elected officials from neighborhoods that lack Citi Bike want in as soon as possible.
Businesses protest the introduction of Styrofoam ban bill
Not everyone is happy with the mayor’s plan to ban harden plastic.
Mayor proposes ‘Seaport City’ to combat flooding
One of the boldest concepts the mayor created in response to Hurricane Sandy involves expanding Manhattan’s footprint.
Appellate Court judges hear arguments in soda ban case
The city’s lawyers duked it out against the soda companies for the future of the sugary drink ban.
Diabetes-related deaths hit all-time high in New York: Study
Diabetes is killing New Yorkers more than ever, according to newly released statistics.
City to appeal soda ban ruling Tuesday
The city is gearing up for a big fight in court to try and save its controversial tactic to fight obesity.
City unveils Sandy home recovery assistance program
More aid is on its way for Sandy affected homes.
City ad campaign warns about energy drink dangers
The Health Department is taking on energy drinks in its war against obesity.
Queens pride parade draws hundreds
Despite an increase of violence against LGBT New Yorkers, gay rights activists came out in huge numbers to Queens for its annual pride celebration.
City announces property tax reduction for Sandy-affected owners
Financial aid is on its way to Sandy affected homeowners.
City schools to implement anti-hate lessons
The city’s public school system will instruct students with a lesson on tolerance during the final months of the school year, in response to the rise in hate crimes.
City’s largest union backs Bill de Blasio for mayor
Bill de Blasio picked up a major endorsement for his run for mayor.
Gay rights groups to rally Monday against hate crime murder
The shooting death of a gay man in Greenwich Village has galvanized the community.
De Blasio unveils proposals to help city’s immigrant population
The public advocate has some ideas to help all of the city’s immigrants from being forced out of the Big Apple.
City branches out to bring in more tourists to the Big Apple
With the weather getting warmer, the city is looking outside the box to boost tourism.
Council passes paid sick leave bill
After four years of negotiations, city leaders passed legislation that help New Yorkers from deciding between their health and job.
Bloomberg not sweet on cupcake shop’s 25-pound treat ‘The Mayor’
The mayor wasn’t at all amused with a new bakery shop’s gift made in his honor.
Political anger could fuel change in New York: Activist Groups
Corruption may be plaguing New York politics these days, but experts say if New Yorkers want to do something about it, they need to step up.