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Plastic Fragments Prompt Recalls Of Frozen DiGiorno, CPK Pizzas
Nestle Pizza Co. is recalling four frozen-pizza products that might be contaminated with plastic fragments.
FDA: Ingredient In Antibacterial Soap, Other Products May Be Dangerous
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is planning to deliver a review this year of whether triclosan is safe.
Study: Cancer-Causing Metals Found In Some Popular Cosmetics
Findings by a group of researchers at Berkeley’s School of Public Health showed nine different metals, including lead, in popular brands of lipstick and lip-gloss.
Christie Signs Overdose Protection Act With Rocker Jon Bon Jovi At His Side
Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday signed into law a measure that protects drug users or witnesses who call 911 to report an overdose.
New York AG Announces Results Of Post-Sandy Price Gouging Investigation
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said 29 gas stations have either reached settlements or are being sued for price gouging.
City Council Holds Hearing On Series Of Tough Anti-Smoking Measures
The bills before the City Council would reduce the visibility and accessibility of cigarettes. The council’s health committee took up debate Thursday on the proposals.
Upper East Side Residents Continue Fight Against Proposed Garbage Transfer Station
The city has long maintained that marine transfer stations are the best solution.
Gov. Malloy Writes Personal Check To Cover Trip To WH Correspondents’ Association Dinner
Malloy spokesman Andrew Doba said Thursday the Democratic governor wrote a personal check to reimburse the magazine “to remove a needless distraction when there are far more important public policy issues to deal with.”
Heavy Police Presence At Mainly Peaceful NYC May Day Demonstration
Thousands of activists armed with flags, puppets and cow bells took to the city’s streets on Wednesday to rally for immigration reform and labor rights as part of worldwide May Day protests.
City Council Proposes Muni Meter Reprogramming To End Overpayment ‘Scam’
Currently, if a driver deposits cash into a Muni Meter when payment isn’t required, there’s no way to get a refund.
Names Of Oceanfront Property Owners Resisting Protective Dunes Posted On NJ Town Website
In Long Beach Township, the Army Corps of Engineers is waiting on 60 of the 465 oceanfront property owners to give their blessing to the project.
Ocean County Revisits Debris Firm’s Potentially Costly Mileage Reports
Officials have raised concerns that many trips from temporary storage debris areas to landfills were exactly or just over 16 miles. The drive clocks in at less than 16 miles.
Schumer Calls For Infusion Of $900 Million In Federal Aid To Assist Sandy Recovery
The senator has petitioned the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Management and Budget to boost its disaster reimbursement rate from 75 percent to 90 percent.
City ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Shady Towing Practices To Make Room For Citi Bike Stations
In order to make way for those controversial bike docking stations, some residents claim their cars were towed without warning and they were illegally forced to pay cash to get them back.
Researchers: Gold-Based Cosmetics May Make You Age Faster
Scientists at Stony Brook University searching for health risks in everyday products stumbled upon something that might accelerate aging and increase wrinkling.
