After a long battle followed by days of protracted deal-making, the New York State Senate voted Friday night to legalize same-sex marriage in the Empire State. The historic yet divisive measure passed by a narrow margin of 33 votes to 29. The vote will make New York the sixth state – and the largest one [...]
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 the City Council on Wednesday that it would save $6 million in the first fiscal year. He says [...]
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has set a special election for March 23 to fill an open City Council seat in Brooklyn. The seat was vacated by Simcha Felder, who left to work for City Comptroller John Liu. Candidates must be nominated by petition. The winner serves until the end of Dec. 31, 2010. The [...]
The sky isn’t the limit when Mayor Bloomberg tries to balance the budget. He proposed a sales tax on airplane fuel yesterday as part of his spending plan for the 2011 fiscal year, a move that could mean the cost of flying will soar. Drivers weren’t spared either – parking fees in Manhattan will jump [...]
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to present a preliminary budget that will cut 4,286 employees from city payrolls for the 2011 fiscal year beginning July 1, administration officials said. The administration intends to fire 934 workers and reduce 3,352 through attrition, according to the plan. No police, firefighters, sanitation or corrections officers would be [...]
The FDNY is facing drastic cuts – even the possibility of closing firehouses – as the city grapples with a devastating budget crisis, the Daily News has learned. FDNY officials and Mayor Bloomberg’s staffers have met to negotiate the upcoming budget, and, while it’s a last resort, firehouse closures are “on the table,” Fire Commissioner [...]
In his first policy announcement since taking office, Bill de Blasio, the city’s new public advocate, will challenge Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s record on homelessness and call on him to intensify his efforts to address the problem. A day before Mr. Bloomberg’s State of the City address, scheduled for Wednesday, Mr. de Blasio will hold [...]
A day after polls showed him holding a double-digit lead, Mayor Michael Bloomberg edged outgoing Comptroller William Thompson to win a third term as mayor Tuesday night in a race that turned out to be closer than many had expected. With 100 percent of New York City precincts reporting, Bloomberg finished with a 51 percent [...]
A new poll says the Democrat challenging New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has narrowed the gap a few points. The Quinnipiac University survey finds William Thompson Jr. 12 points behind Bloomberg, with one day of campaigning left before Election Day. Bloomberg began the day greeting Staten Island ferry riders. Thompson planned to campaign with [...]
Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark has been one of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s most vocal supporters this campaign season, stumping with him on at least four occasions, including a whirlwind tour of black churches in Queens on Sunday. Perhaps Mr. Booker was trying to show some gratitude. On April 17, Mr. Booker, a Democrat, [...]
