One thousand helmets will be given away in an event sponsored by Councilwoman Letitia James.
Gun owners now will be prohibited from loading more than seven rounds into their magazines, and owners of assault rifles and semi-automatic guns must register with the state
The new MTA chairman also warned passengers it could take 5 years of station closures and service changes to repair Sandy-related damage, the Daily News reports.
MTA to shut down overnight service in Manhattan to speed repairs.
MTA's planned subway changes for Brooklyn, April 13-14.
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
A blow-by-blow of Thursday Night's meeting.
Brooklyn-Queens line gained most riders between 2011 and 2012.
Former congressman says it's "now or maybe never" in interview with the New York Times Magazine.
Proposal would give district attorneys the ability to prosecute state-level corruption.
Coalition will grade members of Congress on their gun control positions.
Called "NYC Is Not for Sale 2013," coalition has raised more than $1 million so far.
Planned service disruptions for April 6-7.
It was a case of four against one as Council Speaker Christine Quinn defended her stance on referendums.
Legislators in Albany are frustrated that several bills, including The DREAM ACT, which extends financial assistance for secondary education to undocumented immigrants, was put on hold
The city's Health Department is posting ads in subways to call on residents to limit the amount of sodium in their diets.
Disputes critiques by opposing candidates calling the documentary a "reckless" bid for "self-promotion" in a three-way election.
Brooklyn MTA service changes planned for Easter/Passover weekend.
The measure is still subject to a vote by the City Council
City Comptroller John Liu visited the Parliament Democratic club to discuss his platform and address voters' concerns.
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
Agency could have as much as $40 million more to put back into its transit system.
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 December 31, 2012
State legislators said that six of the 10 bills in the budget still required work.
Coney Island-bound Q-trains to run express, and other changes for the weekend of March 23-24.
Also, city residents affected by the storm have one more week to register for federal disaster assistance.
The Democratic City Council candidate has received more than 500 donations.
Six area shops failed state inspections in 2012.
New manager says staff is helping turn the market around.
Inspector general position would act as watchdog for the city's Police Department.
State lawmakers worry inspectors aren't putting their feet down on repeat offenders.
State lawmakers agreed to raise the state’s minimum wage to $9/hour by 2016, as a part of the budget plan
Study found that 75 percent of the spots at which cars sped by throughout the city were near schools.
City comptroller kicks off campaign from steps of City Hall.
What you need to know to get around NYC March 16, 17 and 18.
Community Board 8 refuses support for Dean Street project saying the area should be used for affordable housing.
Plus an art gallery/bar is coming to Underhill.
Mayoral hopeful target of misleading e-mail blast from unknown prankster.
Judge denies a law suit by Second Amendment supporters who claim state’s new gun law violates the Constitution