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Politics
Clinton’s speech circuit role could net big bucks: Experts
Hilary Clinton will continue to travel the world following her stint as the Secretary of State, but she’ll do so with a huge paycheck, political experts say.
New York experts look back at native presidents
New York hasn’t sent someone to the White House in decades, but experts say it is a great proving ground for new commanders-in-chief.
Quinn wants city to build 40,000 affordable housing units in next decade
The City Council Speaker targeted the middle class crunch in her final state of the city address.
Food companies meet mayor’s challenge to reduce sodium in products
The big food makers are working with the mayor to make their products healthier.
Mayor pushes small businesses to apply for Sandy relief funds
The mayor wants to make sure businesses still reeling from Sandy get the money to bounce back.
Mayor’s anti-gun coalition pays for gun control Super Bowl ad
Companies usually use sex, comedy or visual effects to get their message across in their Super Bowl ads. The mayor’s big game ad, however, is all serious.
Cuomo’s approval rating takes a hit from NY gun owners
The governor’s decision to ban assault rifles may have cost him some popularity points.
School bus union furious after mayor rejects proposal
The striking school bus union said they offered a deal to end the strike, but the mayor’s office said it would have cost the city millions.
Bloomberg pitches $70 billion budget plan
A recovering economy may have saved the city’s finances, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any costs to taxpayers.
NYC ‘kicks off’ plans for 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium
The Big Apple is getting its playbook ready to host next year’s Big Game.
Council passes employment protection bill despite mayor’s reservations
The City Council took a stand against companies that discriminate against the unemployed.
Comptroller launches budget transparency online database
The city’s expenditures are now an online open book.
New York leaders weigh in on Martin Luther King Jr.’s significance
The city’s elected officials reflect on how the civil rights icon’s work resonates today.
NYers want the president to push for economic equality
The economy is the top issue that Big Apple residents say is on their mind for the next four years.
Bloomberg to head to Congress to lobby for president’s gun control plan
The most outspoken mayor against gun violence said he will be using his influence to make sure the rest of the nation accepts and promotes Obama’s gun control plan.
Union, mayor continue to square off over school bus bids
The mayor and the union representing the school bus drivers continue to fight over contract issues while tens of thousands of students scrambled to find ways to get to class.
Lhota trails behind Democratic mayoral hopefuls in poll
The newest challenger in the mayoral race will have to work hard to get his name out there, according to a new survey.
City school bus drivers move forward with strike plans
With no tentative deal reached between the mayor and the union representing the city’s school bus drivers, tens of thousands of kids will have to find ways to get to school.
Work begins on West Side’s newest skyscraper
The latest addition to the all-new, all-different West Side is on its way.