Con Edison: Summer Power Bills Will Rise 7.4 Percent
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Get set for shocking Con Ed bills this summer.
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The number of clean subway cars has declined since 2009, according to the 12th annual “Subway Shmutz” survey released Thursday by the watchdog group Straphangers Campaign.
‘R’ Train Rated City’s Dirtiest for Second Year
The number of clean subway cars has declined since 2009, according to the 12th annual “Subway Shmutz” survey released Thursday by the watchdog group Straphangers Campaign.
City Councilman: Baghdad’s Roads Better Than NYC’s
There was a contentious hearing Tuesday on New York City’s controversial pedestrian plaza program. One city councilman demanded that the Department of Transportation get back to basics and fix basic infrastructure.
NYC Seeing Spike in Suspicious Packages
NBC
File Photo: A member of the New York Police Department bomb squad inspects a suspicious package at the corner of 34th St. and 6th Av.
Within minutes of a news conference at ground zero where authorities preached calm and vigilance after the killing of Osama bin Laden, the alarming 911 call came in.
NY State Senators Seek Ban on Doctors’ Neckties
AP
Some lawmakers in Albany want a state law to prohibit doctors from wearing neckties in hospitals.
Nissan “Taxi of Tomorrow” Is the Big Winner
All hail Nissan. The Japanese automaker has been selected to produce the “Taxi of Tomorrow” after submitting a bid based on its NV200 minivan design, sources said.
The Mayor’s Office has confirmed that the city of New York will light its Twin Tower tribute lights tonight (May 2) in honor of the victims of September 11 attacks masterminded by Osama bin Laden,
WTC Tribute Lights Will Shine Tonight
The Mayor’s Office has confirmed that the city of New York will light its Twin Tower tribute lights tonight (May 2) in honor of the victims of September 11 attacks masterminded by Osama bin Laden,
NY Aims to Become a Great Harbour City Once Again
Guardian
The view from pier six on the Brooklyn side of the East river is breathtaking: the majestic skyline of downtown Manhattan boasts its latest addition, a new residential tower designed by Frank Gehry. In the distance to the right, the spires of the Empire State and the Chrysler buildings reflect the sunlight as if dipped in molten gold.
NYC Prices Up by 14% Since Last Year
In addition to skyrocketing rent and gas prices, New Yorkers are being nickel and dimed to death, shelling out 21 cents more for a box of Corn Flakes and 29 cents more for a six-pack of beer. It even costs more to treat a headache than it did in 2010.
NYPD Commissioner Puts Cops on Alert Folllowing Killing of Bin Laden
NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly Sunday night asked the city’s 35,000 officers to be alert following the death of Osama bin Laden despite the fact that there is no specific threat to New York.
Bloomberg Supports Plan to Reduce Alternate Side Parking
Mayor Bloomberg signaled support Friday for a City Council plan to reduce alternate-side parking restrictions – but worries too many loopholes could make it difficult to enforce.
Soft Drink Industry Fights Proposed Food Stamp Ban
To Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, it seemed like a sensible way to attack a major public health problem. To the soft drink industry, giant food companies, makers of snacks and candy, supermarkets, and antihunger groups, it seemed like an attack at the grocery checkout counter.
Albany Uncovers Shocking Amount of Waste in State Government
NY Post
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo
Aides to Gov. Cuomo revealed yesterday that they found massive waste in state government — including 1 million square feet of unused state office space in New York City, nearly 2,000 vendors providing often duplicated products and services, and 425 toll-free phone numbers that haven’t been used in months.
Schumer Attacks Hidden E-Z Pass Fees
NEW YORK [AP] — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says many drivers using the high-speed E-Z Pass lanes on New York highways are getting hit with a hidden fee.
NYC To Target Illegal Subdivision
AP
The scene of a house fire that killed three people is seen in the Bronx borough of New York on Monday, April 25, 2011. Photo: AP
City fire and buildings officials will search for new ways to target landlords who unlawfully subdivide their properties, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday in the wake of a fire that killed a family living in illegal housing.
Council Passes Bill To Change Alternate-Side Parking
CBS
If you are one of the New Yorkers who have to juggle alternate-side-of-the-street parking, this bill is for you.
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