Pre-Applications For NYC Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Now Available
In New York City, the pre-applications for a $35 license can be submitted online on the City Clerk's web site only.
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In New York City, the pre-applications for a $35 license can be submitted online on the City Clerk's web site only.
The League of Municipalities says cuts totaling $240 million will adversely impact their ability to provide much-needed property tax relief in their towns.
Prosecutors claim former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell accepted a $10,000 bribe from a man posing as a crooked developer looking for help with a hotel project.
Two New York City Councilmen want to rewrite foreign-language store signs in English.
As same-sex marriage becomes legal in New York, companies and individuals are wrestling with the changing complexities of their financial realities.
The nation's financial downturn left many states in such a precarious position that they were forced this year to make tough decisions on expensive but long-untouchable public employee benefits.
The judge freed Strauss-Kahn from house arrest without bail following blockbuster revelations regarding the accuser's credibility.
In New Jersey, Governor Chris Christie used his power to line-item veto a budget handed to him by Democrats. The governor said he's keeping his promise to not raise taxes.
The special election for the 9th congressional district will be held on September 13 to coincide with the state's primary elections.
The station, launched 40 years ago by lawmakers who felt neglected by Philadelphia and New York television news, was closed Thursday by politicians, including Gov. Chris Christie, who believe the state has no business in the broadcasting business.
Louis Coletti of the Building Trade Employers Association says two unions representing crane operators, excavators and maintenance engineers agreed on a new contract less than two hours before their contracts expired.
Cuomo's office says they will close in 60 days, eliminating approximately 3,800 unused prison beds and saving the state $72 million this year and $112 million next year. Remaining inmates will be transferred.
Despite signing the budget, Christie harshly criticized the Democratic legislature, saying they were reverting "to more of the same unrealistic, fantasy budgeting that has plagued Trenton for years."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo blitzed the suburbs Thursday with ceremonial bill signings, but will his 2-percent property tax cap stick? Not everyone is sure.
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