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Politics
Bloomberg refuses to confirm reports he scouted Clinton for mayor
The mayor brushed off reports that he urged the Secretary of State to be his successor and praised a potential candidate.
City’s top leaders take to social media to increase transparency
Social media is becoming the go to tool for the city’s elected officials to lead in the 21st Century.
Mayor goes to D.C. to push Congress to fund Sandy relief efforts
Bloomberg took his case for more federal funding for Sandy relief.
Council bill aims to curb discrimination of pregnant workers
City Hall representatives want to make sure expecting mothers don’t face layoffs or other work problems because they are pregnant.
President signs off on Big Apple natural gas pipeline
Despite cries from local residents and environmentalists, President Obama approves a controversial energy transport plan.
Council approves fare plan for city’s pedicabs
Pedicab drivers will soon have to abide by stricter rules when they pick up customers.
Bloomberg, Cuomo urge feds to lend financial hand for Sandy relief
As the price tag for Hurricane Sandy rises, the city’s leaders head to Washington to get more assistance.
New Yorkers praise mayor’s handling of Sandy in poll
The tri-state elected officials received high praise for their work during the hurricane.
Federal Small Business Administration visits recovering seaport stores
The nation’s SBA aims to help all of the mom and pops that were devastated by the hurricane.
MTA launches special subway line for Rockaway straphangers
Subway service returned for the straphangers who were hit the hardest by Hurricane Sandy.
Pols want better cop presence following third killing
Mom and pop shop owners in Brooklyn are on edge following the third attack by a killer who targets store workers.
‘Stop and Frisk’ cases decreased this year: Study
Although the NYPD used the controversial tactic less this year, civil rights groups aren’t happy about its disproportionate use.
New Yorkers affected by Sandy ask Obama to send help
Hurricane ravaged residents in the Big Apple have on message for the commander-in-chief: Give us relief.
Quinn proposes big infrastructure plans to storm proof city
Christine Quinn wants city leaders to start thinking about how to protect the Big Apple if something like Sandy strikes again.
Mayor announces fastracked funding plan for storm damaged schools, hospitals
The city rushed to get funds to buildings that desperately needed repairs following the hurricane.
Mayor orders gas ration plan to ease lines at the pump
Desperate times call for desperate measures as the city decides to ration gas.
Sandy’s costs on state total $33 billion and rising
New York’s leaders are growing more concerned with the financial costs of the super storm.
NY political groups push pres to work for income equality
Political experts say the occupy wall street movement may affect the president’s policies during his second term.
Patience runs low for powerless NYers as new storm stalls recovery
For residents in the Rockaways and other coastal towns, the wait for life to return to normalcy is reaching the point of no return.