Chuck Schumer Questions Background Checks at Nuclear Plants »
Charles Schumer is calling for a probe of security safeguards at nuclear plants following revelations that a suspected al-Qaida operative worked at six U.S. atomic facilities. Sharif Mobley is now in custody in Yemen following a...
March 14 2010 / No comment / Read More »
State Assemblyman Felix Ortiz Introduces Bill to Ban Salt in NY »
Do you care how much salt State Assemblyman Felix Ortiz has in his food? Well, he cares about how much you have in yours. The Brooklyn Democrat has introduced a bill that would completely ban the...
March 11 2010 / 3 comments / Read More »
Governor Paterson Pardons Immigrant Slated For Deportation »
Governor David Paterson has pardoned an immigrant slated for deportation for having spent time behind bars for crimes he committed as a teenager. Qing Hong Wu, 29, was officially pardoned on Saturday but he was released...
March 10 2010 / No comment / Read More »
NYC to Deactivate Street Fire Alarm Boxes to Save Money »
The Fire Department is preparing to deactivate its street alarm boxes throughout New York City as a way to save money. Mayor Michael Bloomberg included the idea in his January budget proposal. Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano told...
March 10 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Mayor Bloomberg Calls for Sugar Tax »
Mayor Michael Bloomberg who uses his office to promote a healthier lifestyle for New Yorkers – urged Albany to tax sugary drinks by one cent for each ounce in his weekly radio address this morning. He...
March 8 2010 / 5 comments / Read More »
