A poll by the New York Times says the majority of New Yorkers are against the plan, even if they aren't big soda drinkers themselves.
According to a State Supreme Court judge, an MTA budget-balancing tax on businesses was not passed legally.
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Mayor Bloomberg has vowed to veto a bill that would require information about affordable housing builders to be made public.
Puts kibosh on plan to let livery cabs take hails in outer boroughs.
Register online by Sunday, or Friday, Aug. 17 at DMV and Board of Election offices, to vote in next month's primary.
Department of Environmental Protection adding timers and activation buttons to prevent sprinklers from running all day long at city playgrounds.
Councilman shores up foreign policy experience in Congressional campaign.
The City Council speaker is introducing legislation that would require more oversight on business contracts.
New law will give the Department of State more power to ban intrusive telemarketers.
After sending message with GOP nod last year, Koch comes home to Dems.
According to a source, the Council is drafting legislation to give restaurant owners a break from the strict grading system.
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Eighteen New York City organizations will get a cut of the money, including two in Queens.
Says President's party "not a real ally of Israel's."
The new tracking system allows investigators to instantly pool information, reveal patterns and map crimes.
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The state Comptroller's office unearthed hundreds of cases where unemployment checks were written out to New Yorkers living abroad, and to foreign scammers.
Much of the cash has been sitting in NYCHA accounts since 2009.
Helen Marshall says Hurricane Irene should convince residents to take storm preparations seriously.
Koslowitz urges women to attend free event Aug. 8.
Lack of overlap between state and city regulations could be a danger for FDNY responders.
Mayor sets up legal challenge against guaranteed higher pay for some private sector workers.
Republicans hold business outreach events on Affordable Care Act.
The Public Advocate questions what he believes is a ‘fine-first, ask questions later’ policy.
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After years of controversy, people just want to be kept informed, paper says.
How has the same-sex marriage legislation in New York impacted you?
Health board hears from City Council, public on proposed sugary drink ban.
In Patch's first political insiders poll, Democrats expect the Senator to win big in November despite mixed results on her politics.
Upstate sees higher frequency of cancer cases, while in New York City, rates have slowed.
Audit finds serious flaws in New York City's affordable housing lottery system.
Senator wants governor to discuss hydraulic fracturing with state environmentalists and scientists.
Marshall wants to see current site honor notable Queens women.
Democrat pledges to make public safety, gun control big issues if elected.
If the former Rep. ran again, would you give him another shot?
GOP candidate wants five televised debates.
Former Forest Hills Rep. could run for citywide office next year.
A cab ride will now cost 17 percent more, about 10 cents for every fifth of a mile.
The lock-out, due to a dispute about pension plans, has been going on since July 1.