One of the survivors of this summer’s mass shooting incident teamed up with the mayor to give the presidential candidates a strong message.
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Politics
Lawsuits, legal payouts against cops on the rise
The number of lawsuits against the city could cause a huge problem, according to experts.
Mayor hosts tech summit to help boost city’s future industries
A who’s who of tech experts convened to come up with ways to make New York a power house for new companies.
Protesters call for city to pass ‘stop and frisk’ reform
Hundreds of New Yorkers want the City Council to pass a set of laws that would make the NYPD more transparent.
Hudson River Park mulls banning smoking in green space
To smoke or not to smoke in Hudson River Park? That is the question.
S.I. Borough President called Lady Gaga a ‘slut’
James Molinaro is under fire for his choice words against the pop star.
New York is going to start putting QR codes on city permits
The city is taking a 21st Century approach to be more transparent with its permits.
Barclays center expected to have huge opening despite polarizing boro
The new arena is going to change Brooklyn, but leaders and residents differ on whether this is a good thing.
Clint Eastwood opens up about his empty chair monologue
After creating a lot of controversy and confusion over his speech at the RNC, the Hollywood icon is setting the record straight.
NY obesity rate expected to hit 51% by 2030: Study
A new report finds that the nation’s obesity epidemic is going to get worse, but researchers say New York City is moving in the right direction to make sure the prediction doesn’t come true.
Barclays Center will serve smaller sodas starting day 1
At least one big business is adhering to the city’s new soda ban.
Department of Health officially approves soda ban
Large sodas are now an endangered species in some New York City eateries.
City Department of Health slated to pass ban on large sodas
The city’s health experts say the soda ban is essential to save lives, but opponents are willing to take the matter to court.
Despite agreement, 9/11 kin frustrated over museum limbo
Relatives of Sept. 11 victims say the delays in the opening of the memorial museum are taxing their patience.
Jewish groups decry Iran Prez’s planned UN speech
City organizations are gearing up to tackle the controversial leader with protests.
Council mulls bills to improve bike safety
The City Council wants to crack down on the number of traffic problems caused by delivery bikes.
Future fashion stars get spotlight with city help at Chelsea studio
The city is fostering the growth of its fashion industry with a new competition.
City Planning OKs rezone plan for Chelsea Market
The City Planning Commission approved the plan to upzone the Chelsea Market.
Mayor defends city’s $735 million payments for lawsuits
The mayor says tort reform is the only way to curb the huge payments doled out in court settlements.
Bloomberg says city has improved over the last four years
Mayor Bloomberg gives his thoughts on the political question posed by the GOP.