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NYPD Inspector General Shaping Up To Be Hot Button Issue In Mayoral Race

Political consultant Gerry O’Brien said the topic is quite a kick-off for the election season, with Speaker Christine Quinn trying to show Democrats she’s not joined at the hip to the mayor.

2013/03/21

NYC Announces Plans For 2 New Food Markets Near South Street Seaport

One of the markets will be at the Seaport itself and the other will be close by in the so-called Tin Building that was home to the old Fulton Fish Market.

2013/03/20

Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Speaker Christine Quinn (credit: Getty Images)

Bloomberg Says He’ll Veto Proposal For NYPD Inspector General

“The bill being considered by the City Council would undermine the accountability that has been essential to the department’s success and make our city less safe,” Bloomberg said Wednesday.

2013/03/20

NYPD Cruiser (file / credit: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Quinn: Agreement Reached To Create Inspector General To Oversee NYPD

The proposal has been championed by civil liberties advocates and others troubled by some of the department’s practices, including stop and frisk.

2013/03/19

NYPD (file / credit: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

De Blasio: Politics Could Block Effective NYPD Inspector General

There’s a renewed push for New York City to follow most other major cities and set up an inspector general’s office to oversee police policies like stop-and-frisk. But, election year politics could play a big role, WCBS 880′s Alex Silverman reported.

2013/03/19

Bodega Association spokesman Fernando Mateo (L) and Bodega Association President Ramon Murphy speak out about Mayor Michael Bloomberg's anti-smoking proposal on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Bodega Owners Fear ‘Hide The Cigs’ Legislation Would Hurt Business

Tobacco products would be required to be kept in cabinets, drawers, under the counter, behind a curtain or in any other concealed location.

2013/03/19

Tom Allon (file/credit: Allan Montaine/tomallonformayor.com)

Publisher Tom Allon Purchases News Organization, Drops Out Of Mayoral Race

The former Democrat had switched parties for his attempt to make it to the 2013 general election ballot.

2013/03/18

Comptroller John Liu Formally Launches Bid For Mayor

Liu made the announcement Sunday afternoon on the steps of City Hall. He has long been expected to run for mayor.

2013/03/17

Revelers cheer on the marchers during the 251st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Crowds Hit Fifth Avenue For St. Patrick’s Day Parade

One of the great New York City traditions, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, headed up Fifth Avenue Saturday.

2013/03/16

Anthony Weiner (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images News)

Candidate: Anthony Weiner Should Run For Mayor

Former New York U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is spending what were once his campaign funds on polling and campaign research.

2013/03/16

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (file/Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Political Watchdog Group Rips Quinn For Holding Up Sick Leave Vote

The “New York City Paid Sick Time Act” would require businesses with five or more employees to give their workers five paid sick days a year.

2013/03/14

FILE - A speed camera (Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

Lawmakers Calling On Albany To Allow Speed Cameras In NYC

The cameras would not photograph drivers, but would capture license plate numbers. Fines would range between $25 and $100 and insurance companies would not be notified of violations.

2013/03/13

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn formally kicks of mayoral run March 10, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Quinn Formally Announces Run For Mayor

In a 5-minute long video posted to Twitter, Quinn discussed her background and her experience.

2013/03/10

Poll: Quinn Leads NYC Democratic Mayoral Pack

The Quinnipiac University poll shows New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn could get 37 percent of the vote.

2013/02/27

Food cart in NYC. (credit: Philip J. Victor, CBSNewYork.com)

Food Cart Fervor: Mayor Calls Quinn’s Push To Lower Fines ‘Stupid’ Idea

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn is pushing the city to reduce fines faced by street vendors, but the mayor described it as less than a good idea.

2013/02/21

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