Harsh Winter Brings Potholes to New York City
The barrage of snowstorms this winter has peppered potholes all over the region, derailing drivers, challenging road crews and spurring a boom in business for auto-repair shops.
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1 Dead, 4 Injured in NYC Bus-Truck Crash
A city bus and a box truck believed to have been stolen collided at Manhattan intersection early Wednesday, sending both vehicles onto the sidewalk and into scaffolding, killing the bus driver and injuring at least four other people, authorities said.
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City Braces for Yet Another Winter Storm
As much as a foot of snow could hit New York City and the surrounding area tonight, as the storm that has gridlocked the Southeast is coming north.
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Due to an unusually harsh winter, alternate-side parking rules have been suspended a record number of times so far this year. But that hasn't slowed the ticket writing: cops are writing tickets at nearly the same pace as in 2013 — and have even increased it in Brooklyn and two other boroughs.
Despite Fewer Alternate Side Days, Ticket Writing Is Up
Due to an unusually harsh winter, alternate-side parking rules have been suspended a record number of times so far this year. But that hasn’t slowed the ticket writing: cops are writing tickets at nearly the same pace as in 2013 — and have even increased it in Brooklyn and two other boroughs.
The Verrazano Bridge
Borough President Wants Toll Break for Brooklynites
On the heels of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement on Thursday that Staten Island-side users of the Verrazano Bridge will be receiving a reduced rate at the tolls, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and City Councilman Vincent J. Gentile revealed on Saturday that they are rolling out legislation of their own calling for fairness and equity in making sure that Brooklyn users of the bridge receive the same cuts.
Snow, Ice, Slush Make Slippery Going in NYC
It was snow, then it was ice, then it was frozen rain, then it was slush. The surface was slippery Wednesday no matter where you were in New York — or how you were trying to get around.
AP
NYC Government Takes Aim at Jaywalking
For many New Yorkers, crossing the street in the middle of the block or against the light is a way of life, part of an attitude that tells everybody, “I’m walkin’ here!”
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Remains Confirmed to Be Those of Missing Autistic Boy
Authorities have announced that human remains found at a Queens beach last week belong to Avonte Oquendo, a 14-year-old autistic boy who had gone missing nearly four months ago. The search for Avonte came to Crown Heights in early October, shortly after he had gone missing, but was called off after the reported sighting of him turned out to be unsubstantiated.
A winter storm headed for our area could dump up to 10 inches of snow in New York City and even more on parts of Long Island, bringing along with it a blast of arctic winter weather that is expected to freeze the region for nearly a week.
Winter Storm to Hit NYC With 10 Inches of Snow
A winter storm headed for our area could dump up to 10 inches of snow in New York City and even more on parts of Long Island, bringing along with it a blast of arctic winter weather that is expected to freeze the region for nearly a week.
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Melissa Mark-Viverito
Liberal Firebrand Elected Speaker of City Council
A staunch liberal ally of newly elected mayor Bill de Blasio has been elected as New York City council speaker today.
Left: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Right: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Mayor De Blasio, Governor Cuomo Spar on Taxes
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio surrounded himself with labor leaders Monday morning, the latest choreographed show of support for his signature campaign promise to fund universal pre-kindergarten programs with a tax increase on the wealthy.
AP
Deep Freeze Coming to Tri-State Area
Come Tuesday, a deep freeze will settle into the Tri-State Area, likely dragging temperatures below zero in some areas and sending wind chills plunging into the negative 20s.
CBS New York
Taking Helm of NYPD, Bratton Promises Reforms
William Bratton has taken over the nation’s largest police force and is pledging reforms to how New York City police officers work with the community.
AP
Bill De Blasio Sworn In as 109th Mayor of NYC
Bill de Blasio took the oath of office administered by former President Bill Clinton on Wednesday, formally becoming the 109th mayor of New York City while pledging to pursue a sweeping liberal agenda.
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6 to 10 Inches of Snow Heading for NYC
More snow and cold weather is expected to start the year 2014. Weather reports say that Winter Storm Hercules is expected to unload six to ten inches of snow in New York City starting Wednesday night.
New Website Tracks 911 Response Times
New York City residents have a new tool to track 911 response times: a website that shows weekly averages for how long it took to get to fires, medical emergencies and other types of calls.
City to Ban Styrofoam Containers, Limits E-cigarettes
Amid a flurry of last minute activity, New York City lawmakers paved the way Thursday for an eventual ban on plastic foam containers and added electronic cigarettes to the city’s already stringent smoking bans.
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