State Sen. Tony Avella

Sen. Malcolm A. Smith on March 12, 2008 in Albany, New York. (Photo by Daniel Barry/Getty Images)

Sen. Malcolm Smith Arrested In Alleged Plot To Rig New York City Mayor’s Race

There were three distinct parts to this public corruption and bribery scandal, but in all three money flowed freely and, at times, city and state funds — your tax dollars — paid the freight.

2013/04/02

Forgione family, Petey the Pig and State Sen. Tony Avella at a press conference calling for a change to New York's pet pig rules Feb. 19. 2013 (credit: Alex Silverman/WCBS 880)

Queens Lawmaker Urges City To Change Rules Against Pet Pigs

Danielle Forgione said she legally bought Petey the miniature Juliana pig last year to help her children cope with the sudden death of their uncle. But the city has since cited Forgione for harboring an illegal animal.

2013/02/19

Horse Drawn Carriage (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Renewed Push Underway To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages In New York City

A renewed push is under way in New York City to ban horse-drawn carriages after a horse was recently injured in an accident with an SUV.

2012/06/09

Horse collapses on Broadway at 60th Street in NYC (credit: CBS 2)

Activists Renew Calls To Ban Horse-Drawn Vehicles In NYC Following Yet Another Collapse

It was the second horse to collapse in the street in two weeks. Last week a spooked horse crashed outside Central Park. Animal advocates say enough is enough.

2011/11/05

NYC May Lessen Burden On Homeowners, Change Policy On Underground Water Leaks

For generations, in New York City if there’s a water leak below ground, in front of your house, it’s been your responsibility to pay for the repair, even if it’s in the street. But that policy may soon change.

2011/09/13

Raccoons Invade Part Of Queens, But NYC Not Helping Fix The Problem

There’s a major pest problem in Queens. That’s where residents say raccoons have made themselves at home in several neighborhoods. Now, a local lawmaker is getting involved to combat the invasion.

2011/08/09

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