The mayor has teamed up with the victims of the 2011 shooting to call on President Obama and Mitt Romey to crack down on guns.
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Supporters pack Health Department’s soda ban public hearing
The only hearing for the controversial soda ban had few opponents speaking against the plan.
Gay rights groups celebrate same-sex marriage anniversary
For the thousands of same sex couples that got married over the last 12 months, the anniversary of gay marriage is an empowerment of their rights.
Mayor, opponents make final push before soda ban hearing
A day before the dept of health held its hearing on the soda ban, both sides of the plan made their final push.
Bloomberg blasts presidential candidates on gun control
The mayor did not hold back in his reaction to the Aurora, CO shootings.
Feds approve East Side garbage transfer station
The city has passed the final hurdle for its plan to bring a new garbage transfer station to 91st Street.
Facebook fans, Boehner defend Weiner’s wife
Thousands are rallying to the defense of Huma Abedin after Michelle Bachmann and other Tea Party members accused her and other Muslims of being part of a conspiracy against the U.S.
Weiner and wife talk about their happy marriage following scandal
Despite the lewd picture scandal, the disgraced former congressman and his wife say they have never been happier.
Computers will count your votes in this year’s city elections, not people
The city will be taking a digital route to tally votes in this year’s election.
Study finds New Yorkers are consuming less trans fats
The mayor’s ban of trans fats seems to have paid off, according to a new study.
60,000 sign petition against soda ban
Opponents of the mayor’s soda ban are growing in numbers.
Quinn leads mayoral hopefuls in fundraising, taps celeb money
The candidates looking to succeed Mayor Bloomberg are getting their warchests ready.
New Yorkers not thrilled with possible Weiner mayor run
City voters aren’t too thrilled about the idea of the disgraced congressman leading their city.
Bloomberg decries NYCLU’s criticism of “stop and frisk”
The mayor compared the NYCLU to the NRA in their response to the police’s controversial tactic.
Council to investigate Board of Election’s mishandling of primary
After botching the Rangel-Espaillat election, the Board of Elections is coming under the fire of City Hall.
Pols call for crackdown on electric bikes
Elected officials are working on a way to crack down on illegal bikes in the city.
Cuomo changes law to honor all firefighters killed on duty
Any New York firefighter who dies in the line of duty, regardless of whether they were fighting a fire, will now be honored in Albany.
Pols banned from speaking at 9/11 anniversary ceremony
For the first time, elected officials will not be able to make speeches at the 9/11 anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero.
Espaillat concedes to Rangel for second time
The race for the 13th Congressional seat is over, again.
Few turn out to rally against mayor’s soda ban
A protest against the mayor’s proposed soda ban fell flat.