Eric Schneiderman’s office is going after the makers of 5-hour Energy, Monster and other controversial drinks.
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Politics
Lopez drops leadership position, won’t seek new term
The Brooklyn Assemblyman announced that he will be stepping down as the head of the Brooklyn Democrats following his censure in Albany.
Huntley’s election opponent calls for her resignation
Councilman James Sanders says the state senator’s recent brush in with the law has undermined her leadership of southeast Queens.
City to install more salad bars in public schools
City public school children will have better diets thanks to an expansion of salad bars in cafeterias.
Obama brings in more NYC cash, Romney not far behind
While the president has made dozens of appearances in the Big Apple for fundraisers, his GOP rival has also raked in big bucks.
Romney’s favorability drops in New York: Poll
The GOP presidential candidate is facing an uphill battle in the Empire State according to a new survey.
Brooklyn set to open IndyCar engine facility next year
Williamsburg is set to rev its engines for a new business next summer.
NYers OK with city taking initiative against booze abuse: Poll
There are no plans to ban alcohol from the city, but residents say they would be alright if the mayor did something to combat alcohol abuse.
New Yorkers want City Hall out of Chick-fil-A controversy: Poll
A new poll has indicated that New Yorkers want government officials to be hands off when it comes to the controversial chicken restaurant.
Bloomberg wants pres candidates to help immigrant biz
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is urging Barack Obama and Mitt Romney to focus on entrepreneurs who come to the U.S. as a way to kick start the economy.
New York ranks high in skinny state list
A health study has ranked the Empire State as one of the most fit in the nation.
Attorneys push NYPD to change patrol guidelines for ‘stop and frisk’
Civil liberties lawyers say the city is violating a Supreme Court decision in the way it trains NYPD officers.
NYC leaders want call for more tolerance for Sikhs
City leaders want the city to help promote tolerance for the Sikh community following the Wisconsin shooting.
Activists urge Harper Collins to pull Chick-fil-A kids meal deal
Protesters who are against Chick-fil-A want the Berenstain Bears out of the restaurant.
WTC beam with president’s signature raised to 104th Floor
The rebuilding of the World Trade Center passed another milestone.
Health Dept. clears up confusion about breast-feeding initative
The city is reiterating that it is not banning formulas from hospitals at all.
Bloomberg, Quinn split on Chick-fil-A city ban
The city’s top leaders are on opposite sides when it comes to dealing with the controversy over Chick-fil-A’s outspoken president.
Queens Council member marries longtime partner
The wedding between Jimmy Van Bramer and Dan Hendrick marked another positive in the gay rights movement.
Olympic bid loss made New York City stronger
New York may have lost its chance to host this summer’s Olympics but it gained so much by not having the games.
Voters prefer Clinton over Cuomo for 2016 Prez run
New Yorkers already have some thoughts about candidates for the next presidential election.