CB14 Elects Members-at-Large at Monday Meeting

Mohammed Razvi was ousted, while Florence Valentino maintained her seat.

Bloomberg Vows to Ban Supreme Court Ruling on Soda Ban

Mayor says he believes the courts will ultimately rule in favor of the ban on sugary drinks.

Bloomberg's Sugary Soda Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

NYC's prohibition on sweetened drinks larger than 16 ounces was overturned by a State Supreme Court judge.

Poll: Cuomo’s Favorability at Lowest Level During Tenure as Governor

However, Andrew Cuomo continues to maintain a better than 2-to-1 favorability rating

Christine Quinn Officially Launches Mayoral Bid

In video published Sunday, the City Council speaker starts campaign to be city's first female mayor.

New Poll Gives Hillary Edge in 2016

Gov. Cuomo doesn't fare as well in poll released Thursday.

MTA Weekend Subway Changes for Brooklyn

What you need to know to get around NYC March 8, 9, 10 and 11.

MTA to Receive Nearly $200M in Federal Sandy Aid

Agency will give $20.9 million to LIRR and allocate $14.9 million to Metro-North.

Minimum Wage Increase Bill Passes in State Assembly

The bill passed yesterday and would raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $9

Judge Blocks $260M In Cuts from DOE Budget: Report

City law officials say they are considering legal options in response to ruling.

Ditmas Park Author to Read From New Work at Cortelyou Library

Michelle Kaminsky to discuss her recent book, "Reflections of a Domestic Violence Prosecutor: Suggestions for Reform" on Saturday.

Pols in Albany Vow to Fight Cuomo's New Gun Law

Gun rights activists cheered legislators at a gun rally in Albany for vowing to fight New York’s gun legislation in court

MTA Fare Hikes: 5 Things You May Not Know

From a $1 MetroCard fee to how to save on a 30-day, tips to keep in mind as subway increases take effect Sunday.

Quinn Criticized at Mayoral Forum for Position on Paid Sick Leave

Candidates discuss minimum wage increase, stop-and-frisk and other issues at a poverty forum Thursday

Is Money What Matters in Race for Borough President?

In Brooklyn and Queens, there are "haves" and "have-nots."

City Council Passes Bill to Prevent Immigrant Deportation for Petty Crimes

Bill would halt NYPD from turning over immigrants charged with low-level offenses to the feds.

Atlantic Yards-Area Civic Groups Urge State to Bring in More Developers

Brooklyn Speaks says dividing up the project could shorten construction from 25 years to closer to 10.

Subway, Bus Fares Going Up This Weekend

A single ride will cost $2.50 beginning Sunday. Prices for bridges, tunnels the LIRR and MetroNorth go up beginning Friday.

Bloomberg Calls On State To Take Up Large Soda Ban

The mayor calls on Cuomo to initiate a ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces.

Hynes Discusses Creation of Healthcare Fraud Division [VIDEO]

Division will prosecute doctors, pharmacists and patients who steal city, state and federal healthcare funds.

White House: NY to Lose $275 Million with no ‘Sequestration’ Deal

NY will face more cuts to job services, education and public safety, if no deal is reached by Friday

MTA To Launch Full-Line Review of G Train

At the urging of Senators Daniel Squadron and Martin Malavé Dilan last month, the agency will conduct a thorough examination of the line's delays and inconsistencies.

State Ed Official Could Set Teacher Evaluation System By June

The state will step in if the mayor and the union have not reached an agreement.

Brennan Drafts Petition to Restore School Funding

Petition asks Cuomo to not the "New York City School funding hostage to the teacher/principal rating system."

Koch Endorsed Quinn From Deathbed: Report

The New York Times says Koch wanted to help Christine Quinn in mayoral campaign.

City Council Calls for OCME Rape Case Procedure Reform

Agency may have wrongly handled more than 800 rape cases.

Poll Shows Quinn Favored by a Huge Margin Amongst Democrats for NYC Mayor

Former MTA chief Joe Lhota leads for the GOP.

Opponents to Cuomo’s Gun Control Law Push for Repeal

Hundreds rallied at the state Capitol on Tuesday saying they will not comply with New York’s new gun control law

5 Things: Brooklyn's Best Sledding and Bryan and the Ardvarks at Sycamore

How to enjoy Ditmas Park's first snowstorm of 2013.

Cortelyou Road Traffic Forum Likely to Occur in March

Forum will take place after DOT finishes area traffic study.

Bloomberg: Blizzard is No Sandy, But Danger Still Present

The Mayor advised New Yorkers to stay home and off the streets, as low visibility and high winds will make for dangerous conditions.

State Lawmakers Explore Minimum Wage Increase

Senate Republicans are exploring options for a potential minimum wage increase, including a potential “training wage” for young employees

Missing Your W-2? Here’s What to Do

Employers should send your W-2 by the end of January. If you have not received, you can follow these steps

Christine Quinn, Jumaane Williams Alerts Brooklynites to Recent Rape

Elected officials circulated flyers Thursday morning with details about the assailant at a subway station near the site of the attack.

Brooklynites Unfazed by End of Saturday Mail Delivery

As long as Saturday package delivery continues, the rest can wait 'till Monday, area residents said.

70th Precinct Responds to Recent String of Car Break-Ins

Police have been dispatched to monitor the situation.

City Council Examines Hurricane Sandy Shelter Conditions in Oversight Hearing

Hurricane Sandy shelter volunteers and advocates testified Tuesday to the inadequate preparedness for the storm.

Pols React to Ed Koch's Passing

The former Mayor of New York City passed away at the age of 88 early Friday morning from congestive heart failure.

Jumaane Williams Talks Benefits of Bolstering NYPD

"Increasing police officers allows for some of the things that do work like the IMPACT zones," the Councilman said at the 70th Precinct Community Council meeting Wednesday.

9/11 Compensation Fund to Give Out First Awards

The first 15 recipients will receive $10,000 - $1.5 million, but a low number of victims registering for fund may compromise total amount