city/state
April 27, 2012
N.Y. state passes new law against pet theft
A recently passed bill means that pet theft in NY state can now land a person up to four years in prison.
city/state
April 27, 2012
New York Senator battles rising student loan interest rates
NY Senator Charles Schumer is battling a Stafford student loans proposal that will hike up interest rates on student loans.
city/state
April 27, 2012
Bloomberg proposes new anti-smoking bill
Last week, Mayor Michael Bloomberg introduced a new bill that will ban smoking in NYC buildings with three or more apartments.
city/state
April 27, 2012
Theatrical Trillion Dollar Day fuels action against student debt
About 100 demonstrators gathered to protest the rise of student debt in Union Square on the national One Trillion Dollar Day.
city/state
April 25, 2012
Recent poll shows N.Y. voters prefer Obama
As elections approach, a recent poll shows New York state voters still prefer Barack Obama.
city/state
April 25, 2012
Labor rights advocates speak out against Wal-Mart's arrival to NYC
Wal-Mart's recent bribery allegations in Mexico may jeopardize its plans to open new stores in New York City.
