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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.

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Anti-stop and frisk button (file/credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)/Mayor Michael Bloomberg (file/credit: Edward Reed/Mayor's Office)

Bloomberg Strongly Defends Stop-And-Frisk As Lawsuit Against Practice Continues

In an address to the NYPD’s top brass at police headquarters, Bloomberg staunchly defended the practice and offered a stinging criticism of legislation to curtail it.

2013/04/30

The ruins of a destroyed home sit in the sand on November 21, 2012 in Mantoloking, New Jersey. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

6 Months After Superstorm Sandy, Signs Of Progress But More To Be Done

Sandy caused billions of dollars in damage and left tens of thousands of people homeless after coming ashore Oct. 29. Six months later, major issues including housing, business, tourism and coastal protection still remain.

2013/04/29

Kelly Wishes FBI Warned NYC Sooner Of Possible Times Square Attack

Kelly said the FBI apparently learned of the suspects’ supposed plan at least 48 hours prior to telling the NYPD.

2013/04/26

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) speaks during a news conference as Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly listens at City Hall announcing that the two men accused of carrying out last week's bombing of the Boston Marathon planned an additional bomb attack on New York's Times Square on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bloomberg: New York City Was Next Target For Boston Bombing Suspects

They weren’t coming to party. The NYPD said Thursday that the Boston Marathon bombing suspects were planning to come to New York City to detonate their remaining explosives in Times Square.

2013/04/25

Rigid Plastics Now Recyclable In New York City

In what Mayor Michael Bloomberg called “good news for the environment,” New Yorkers may recycle all kinds of rigid plastics starting Wednesday.

2013/04/24

MLB All-Star Week Events Announced; Wright Excited To Host Game At Citi Field

Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed Mets star third baseman and team captain David Wright and other fan favorites to City Hall on Wednesday as more details of the Midsummer Classic were unveiled.

2013/04/24

A rendering of the Kingsbridge National Ice Center (credit: Mayor's Office/KNIC)

Bloomberg Unveils Plans To Convert Kingsbridge Armory Into Massive Skating Rink

The 750,000-square-foot project is to include nine rinks on two levels. One rink would be designed to host hockey tournaments and ice shows.

2013/04/23

Cigarette Display In NYC (Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images News)

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.

2013/04/22

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly (file / credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Ray Kelly Talks Lessons Of Boston Marathon Bombings

As we mark the one week anniversary of the deadly bombing of the Boston Marathon, New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly is speaking out about how our city can learn from what happened up there.

2013/04/22

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) leaves the Capitol after a vote on the Senate floor April 17, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Giffords ‘Furious’ Over Senate’s Rejection Of Gun Control Bill

In a New York Times op-ed published Wednesday, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords slammed senators who “gave into fear” and “blocked common-sense legislation.”

2013/04/18

A food truck is seen on West 46th Street off 6th Avenue - New York, NY - Jun 29, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

City Councilmembers: Restrictions On Food Trucks Are Needed

The City Council on Wednesday discussed a proposed bill that would create zones where food trucks cannot operate.

2013/04/17

Registration Opens For Annual Membership Of NYC’s Bike Share Program

Annual memberships cost $95 and provide one year of unlimited free rides lasting 45 minutes or less. The first 5,000 to sign up will receive “Founding Member” keys, ride exclusively during first week of launch and receive a $10 discount on three major bike helmet brands.

2013/04/15

Rapper Rick Ross (credit: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

City Hall Protest Takes Aim At Rapper Rick Ross’ Controversial ‘Molly’ Lyrics

Ross’ song “U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain’t Even Know It)” features the following lyrics: “Put molly all in her champagne, she ain’t even know it. I took her home and I enjoyed that, she ain’t even know it.”

2013/04/10