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Improving the Doorway to Elevator Safety

December 02, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says the city Housing Authority could have prevented the death of a 5-year old boy last August, if only it had installed a device that prevents elevator doo....

Governors Meet with President-Elect to Discuss Possible State Bailouts

December 02, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

President-elect Barack Obama met with 41 of the nation's governors in Philadelphia, including those from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Obama told the governors he wants their input on an eco....

NY Commission Calls for Property Tax Cap

December 02, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Governor Paterson is getting support in his effort to cap New York State's property tax rate. A new report from his Commission on Property Tax Relief recommends ways the state could cap local school....

NYS Comptroller: 2008 Among the Worst

November 25, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

The financial crisis gripping Wall Street and the global economy could cost New York State 225,000 jobs over the next two years. That's according to state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli who released hi....

At NYC's Green Markets, Increased Use of Food Stamp Cards

November 21, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

The city's green markets have seen a surge in shoppers using food stamp debit cards. Council Speaker Christine Quinn says that's due a 2006 program that brought credit card style scanners to green m....

State Democrats Remain in Holding Pattern over Senate Leadership

November 15, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

A Bronx state senator is refusing to budge on the issue of Democratic control in the legislature. REPORTER: Senator Ruben Diaz and two fellow Democrats have been withholding support for Malcolm Smit....

Governor Paterson Tells Legislators, 'No More Borrowing'

November 03, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

As Governor Paterson and state leaders try to figure out how to close a $1.5 billion gap in the state budget, Paterson says they'll have to do it without borrowing. Paterson says state government ha....

Long Island Roads Deadliest for Pedestrians

October 29, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Suburban pedestrians beware. A new report has identifies the most dangerous roads to cross and the infamous Queens Boulevard does not top the list. Long Island's Hempstead Turnpike had three times ....

Council Votes Down Term Limits Referendum

October 23, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

The City Council voted down an amendment to the term limits bill that would have forced a voter referendum on extending the limits from two to three terms in a 28-22 vote. Bill de Blasio, a vocal op....

Tax Increases? Commercials on Garbage Trucks?

October 15, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

First Mayor Bloomberg, and now the city council Speaker Christine Quinn is raising the possibility of a tax increase because of the city's multi-billion dollar budget gap and its slowing economy. Sp....

Higher NYC Job Loss Forecast

October 15, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

New York City could lose as many as 165,000 jobs over the next two years as the financial meltdown ripples beyond Wall Street. That's according to a new economic forecast from City Comptroller Bill ....

Rutgers Takes Pulse of Asian American Voters

October 14, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing segments of the national electorate and have a significant political presence in the New York-New Jersey area, according to a new Rutgers study. The re....

Many Council Members Undecided Over Term Limits

October 14, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Now that Council Speaker Christine Quinn has publicly announced her support for legislation that would repeal the city's term limits law, some good government groups are speaking out against her. Ci....

Term Limits Critics Slam Inside Dealings

October 08, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Mayor Bloomberg has a reluctant supporter in fellow billionaire Ronald Lauder, the original proponent of the city's term limits law. Lauder says he'll accept a term limit extension for Mayor Bloombe....

Paterson Launches Campaign Web Site

October 08, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Governor Paterson says he's officially seeking election to a full term in 2010, and he's taken a step to do so. The governor launched a new web site yesterday, called patersonforny.com. It's not spe....

NY to Subsidize $1.2B for Semiconductor Plant

October 08, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Despite the stock market's slide and New York's projected $8 billion deficit, Governor Paterson is granting $1.2 billion in state aid for a new high-tech semiconductor factory. Paterson says New Yor....

New York's Governor Asks Lawmakers to Cut Deeper into the State Budget

October 03, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

A frustrated and desperate-sounding Governor Paterson met with state leaders to try to come up with a plan to address the state's growing budget short fall. He says he'll also call them in for anoth....

Financial Rescue Plan: Bailout or Investment?

October 01, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

The Bush administration is searching for a new way to sell its financial rescue plan after acknowledging some blunders and missteps in presenting it the first time around. One big change: insist it'....

Paterson Calls for Privatizion of State Assets

October 01, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

Governor Paterson wants proposals for private contractors to lease state assets like highways, bridges and the lottery. He says it could trim costs and generate revenue. Carol Kellerman, president ....

New York Democrats Optimistic on Bailout Deal

September 27, 2008

by Jenna Flanagan

New York area congressional Democrats are expressing optimism that agreement can be reached by tomorrow on a financial rescue plan for Wall Street. REPORTER: Queens Congressman Gregory Meeks blames ....