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Victim Describes Horror Of Monday Night’s Anti-Gay Attack In The East Village
The incident happened around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday. Police said a gay couple, ages 41 and 42, were walking on Broadway near Prince Street when two men began yelling anti-gay slurs.
An Angry Community Rallies In Response To String Of Anti-Gay Attacks
A community is rallying against hate, and police are increasing patrols in some neighborhoods – in the wake of five anti-gay attacks in the past two weeks.
Embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez Says He’ll Resign, Seek City Council Seat
Scandal-plagued Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez is stepping down from his seat next month, but Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says Lopez shouldn’t spend even another day in office.
Quinn Blasts Vito Lopez, Says His Election To City Council Would Be An ‘Outrage’
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – The speaker of the New York City Council issued a sharp rebuke of a once-powerful state lawmaker who is seeking to become her colleague. As WCBS 880′s Rich Lamb reported, a […]
Price Cap For New York City Newsstands Could Rise
Newsstand operators and supporters say the City Council proposal to lift the more than decade-old limit from $5 to $10 would help the venerable businesses keep up with the times.
Mayoral Candidates Talk Education At Teachers’ Union Forum
Six mayoral candidates touted their education policies Saturday at a panel hosted by the United Federation of Teachers.
Collaborative Space Opens At Brooklyn Navy Yard
Macro Sea’s New Lab will serve as as a place where designers, engineers, academics and entrepreneurs can take their ideas from concept to prototype to production under one roof.
Quinn Calls For Big Expansion Of Gifted And Talented Program In City Schools
Under the proposals she outlined, the City Council speaker would double the number of schools for high performing students, add thousands of seats to existing programs and loosen admissions requirements in some neighborhoods.
Quinn: Queens Sex Assault Suspect ‘Will Be Arrested’
“We simply cannot let the streets of Queens or anywhere else become places where girls and young woman are unsafe,” Quinn said.
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.
Queens Councilman Charged In Corruption Case Won’t Seek Re-Election
Councilman Daniel Halloran said Wednesday that he wouldn’t seek to keep his Queens seat in November’s election so he could focus on exonerating himself.
White House, Former President Bill Clinton Commend Jason Collins
Clinton said that Collins’ announcement on Monday is an “important moment” for professional sports and the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Taking City’s Lead, NY State Lawmakers Urge Increasing Minimum Age For Tobacco Purchases
On Sunday, State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal announced state legislation to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products.
Mayor Bloomberg Expected To Sign E-Bike Ban
The bikes are often used by delivery people and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said the new law plugs loopholes and totally bans electric bikes from the streets of New York.
New York City Proposing Raising Age For Tobacco Purchases To 21
On Monday it was personal. Queens Councilman James Gennaro teared up as he joined Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Health Commissioner Thomas Farley to sponsor a bill to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products in New York City.


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