Cuomo Presses Minimum Wage Hike In NY Budget Plan
Cuomo's inclusion of the bill in his 2013-14 budget proposal muted some opposition and makes a deal appear to be within reach.
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Cuomo's inclusion of the bill in his 2013-14 budget proposal muted some opposition and makes a deal appear to be within reach.
Speaker Christine Quinn said the council would override a veto of the bill that would prohibit employers from using a person's employment status in a hiring decision.
The deadline has already come and gone on inking a deal for teacher evaluations that could have gotten New York City $450 million in aid and grants.
If you thought Beyonce's performance of "The Star Spangled Banner" was flawless, that's because parts of it were pre-recorded.
Most tax payers are going to be pretty happy with the new budget plan unveiled Tuesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But if you've got a led foot on the gas pedal -- and you get caught -- prepare for pain.
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) said Tuesday that Newark Mayor Corey Booker is entitled to run next year for the seat he now holds, but has not yet revealed his own plans.
The Policeman's Benevolent Association, which represents most Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police officers announced the endorsement Tuesday. The union had backed Christie's rival, incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, four years ago.
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg didn't waste any time introducing a measure that would limit ammunition magazines to hold ten bullets. Tuesday was the first day in the 113th Congress that bills could be introduced. A companion measure was also introduced in the House by Rep. Carolyn McCarthy and has 48 co-sponsors.
The White House said Monday that the ruby colored chiffon and velvet gown designed by Jason Wu is being donated to the National Archives for now, along with her navy Thom Browne coat and dress from the inaugural ceremony and parade.
Congress has failed to pass a budget for the last several years but some senate Democrats, including Connecticut's Richard Blumenthal, sense a change in the air.
It was 40 years ago today that the United States Supreme Court ruled in the case of Roe v. Wade, which made abortion legal in America.
President Barack Obama took a public oath of office on Monday after he was sworn in during a private ceremony on Sunday. The Constitution requires presidential terms to begin on Jan. 20.
That included a watch party at the Harlem Armory, where applause erupted following the ceremonial swearing-in.
Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address, as provided by the White House.
First Lady Michelle Obama donned a navy Thom Browne coat and dress for her husband's swearing-in and inaugural address Monday.
