As a result of the budget stalemate in Washington, more than 140,000 New Yorkers will begin to see an 11 percent reduction in their unemployment insurance payouts.
Queens County Farm Museum and Cunningham Park are among sites that will receive a total $1 million through participatory budgeting process.
State senator discusses four ways to halt corruption in state government.
Council strips Halloran of spending power after arrest, but spokesman says he thinks winning projects in recent participatory budgeting vote will get funding.
Take a look at this list of bills passed by the New York City Council during the past month.
Former congressman says it's 'now or maybe never' in interview with New York Times Magazine.
Voters also find Republicans are more identified with corruption than Democrats, 38 percent to 26 percent.
Proposal would give district attorneys the ability to prosecute state-level corruption.
No coins, credit card swipes or receipts needed.
Coalition will grade members of Congress on their gun control positions.
Quinn’s campaign lawyer says cable stations running attack ads could lose their licenses for what they consider to be false advertisement.
Also, three new members join the northeast Queens community board.
P.S. 98's art classroom and police cameras are among the projects that will receive a total $1 million in funding.
The anti-Quinn coalition so far has raised more than $1 million.
MTA service disruptions for April 6-7.
It was a case of four against one as Council Speaker Christine Quinn defended her stance on referendums.
Northeast Queens councilman and state Sen. Malcolm Smith were arrested Tuesday by the FBI.
State senator is joined by Bayside community leaders to celebrate construction of long-awaited project.
The city's Health Department is posting ads in subways to call on residents to limit the amount of sodium in their diets.
Queens Councilman and state Senator busted in alleged plot to fix mayoral election.
The mayor is upset about a 30-year old decree that allows foreigners and non-residents to stay in NYC shelters with no questions asked.
Plan includes aid for schools, minimum wage increase and tax rebate for the middle class.
Agency could have as much as $40 million more to put back into its transit system.
Despite a sharp debate into the wee hours of the morning, the state Senate passed all of the budget bills - five of the six by wide margins.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman issues consumer alert on hiring tax preparers.
City’s smoking rates are at record lows, while resident life expectancy at record high, according to Mayor Bloomberg.
Suffolk lawmakers passed legislation to make it more difficult to market energy drinks to kids. Should New York City follow suit?
Board members will report to CB 11 on recent meeting between state legislators and the FAA.
Police commissioner and Mayor Michael Bloomberg say creation of NYPD watchdog would make city less safe.
The portion of the law prohibiting the sale of 10-bullet magazines is shelved indefinitely.
Those eligible for a $350 rebate check must have a child who was less than 17 years old by Dec. 31, 2012.
Voting will take place beginning April 1 on funding for community proposals created through the participatory budgeting process.
State legislators said that six of the 10 bills in the budget still required work.
The bill would require businesses to provide employees with at least five sick days per year.
Democratic state committeeman cites personal challenges, such as the recent death of his mother, as the reason for ending his bid.
Here are six facts from the IRS to help you decide.
Service disruptions for March 23-24.
Also, city residents affected by the storm have one more week to register for federal disaster assistance.
State lawmakers worry inspectors aren't putting their feet down on repeat offenders.
Position would act as watchdog for the city's Police Department.