The bill releases $9.7 for a flood insurance program to aid victims of the storm.
The Obama administration is working with the mayor's aides on broadening the initiatives included in the assault weapons ban.
Congresswoman pushes to close glaring loophole in gun control laws.
Flushing Democrat replaces Gary Ackerman in House of Representatives.
Meng calls decision to delay vote 'unacceptable,' while Halloran says he wants to see a 'pork-free' bill.
Board's first meeting of the year will include a public hearing on a proposal to enlarge a Bayside restaurant's building.
House Speaker John Boehner was unwilling to introduce any Hurricane Sandy aid legislation before the chamber adjourned.
Take a look at this list of measures that took effect in New York State on New Years Day.
Can you spot the Queens native in this picture?
After failed Congressional bid, Assemblyman hopes to replace James Gennaro.
Senator says Hurricane Sandy knocked down a number of trees that had been requested for removal.
Subway, bus and LIRR fares will increase in March, as will bridge and tunnel tolls.
Governor says issue of gun control better tackled at the federal level.
Assemblyman's legislation would increase penalties for those who practice law illegally.
Winner of annual essay contest will travel to City Hall and take part in an interview with a reporter.
State Sen. Tony Avella holds rally to blast FAA's new flight pattern out of LaGuardia Airport.
Senator says Hurricane Sandy knocked down a number of trees that residents had requested for removal.
Two new bills would make it harder for federal authorities to detain and deport some immigrants.
Seven states are charging that the federal government is ignoring the threat of methane emissions.
Former comptroller granted parole in November after serving time for pension fund scandal.
The wife of the city's public advocate was a lesbian activist in the 1970s.
City comptroller proposes the city issue Green Apple Bonds to get PCB-carrying light fixtures out of schools.
Agency launched a new site this year that hopes to expedite MetroCard refund claims.
Gov. Cuomo announces that residents can register for assistance until Jan. 28.
Columnist says former Forest Hills congressman deserves another shot.
Residents stick up for statue, which is scheduled to move this week.
Two-thirds of New York City homes fell outside of the current map's parameters, prompting the change.
A deal between private landlords and government officials hopes to move displaced storm victims out of hotel rooms and shelters and into apartments.
State Sen. Tony Avella said the FAA continues to operate a route that results in planes flying over northeast Queens every few minutes.
Senator awards Parks Department's Janice Melnick, zoning expert Paul Graziano and Holy Cross teacher Michael Genovese at historical society event.
The DEP has picked a service line protection provider, which will prevent residents from paying for breaks in their connection to the city's water main.
Group's event will include lighting the Christmas tree and Menorah.
The governor visited Washington this week to make his case and said he received a positive response from House Speaker John Boehner.
Mayor announces free program to help residential property owners affected by Hurricane Sandy make emergency repairs
Board allows Gulf station to continue repairing autos on weekends.
111th Precinct spokesman said there has been an increase in break-ins in recent weeks.
U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand helmed the effort to feed schoolchildren affected by the hurricane.
Care facilities in Queens were hit hard by the storm and patients, families and workers wonder why they were not evacuated.
Longtime spokesman for Rep. Gary Ackerman to transition to Rep.-elect Grace Meng's staff in new year.
This year's borough-wide toy drive will focus on communities hit hard by October's hurricane.