Congressional Transportation Deal Could Save NY, NJ Mass Transit From Big Budget Cuts

Although new rail tunnels under the Hudson River are not specifically mentioned, the bill is favorable for the Gateway project, giving Amtrak the extra $10 billion over five years.

• Dec 2, 2015

Malloy Working To Keep General Electric In Connecticut, Senator Says

GE's main complaint is a state budget that executives say is far from business friendly.

• Dec 2, 2015

Sandy Berger, Ex-Clinton National Security Adviser, Dies

Berger was White House national security adviser from 1997 to 2001, including a period when the Clinton administration carried out airstrikes in Kosovo and against Saddam Hussein's forces in Iraq.

• Dec 2, 2015

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim Officially Returns To Office After Serving Prison Time

The former mayor of Bridgeport, who spent seven years in federal prison for public corruption, will once again be sworn in as mayor of Connecticut's largest city.

• Dec 1, 2015

Cuomo Says Silver Conviction Sends Loud, Clear Message: 'You Will Get Caught'

The conviction of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has shaken New York politics and provoked fresh calls to overhaul a government with a long history of corruption.

• Dec 1, 2015

Cuomo Nominates Westchester County DA DiFiore As NY's Chief Judge

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday nominated Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore to be New York's chief judge.

• Dec 1, 2015

Gillibrand Bill Would Create New FEMA Oversight

Gillibrand's proposal would streamline the insurance review process and improve communication.

• Dec 1, 2015

Christie Reiterates Opposition To Accepting Refugees As Syrian Family Settles In Paterson

A Syrian family has settled in New Jersey despite a vow by Gov. Chris Christie not to allow any more refugees in the state.

• Dec 1, 2015

Sheldon Silver Found Guilty On All Counts In Corruption Trial

Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty on all counts Monday afternoon in his federal trial on charges of bribery, extortion and money laundering.

• Nov 30, 2015

Bronx High School Principal Accused Of Changing Failing Grades

The principal of a failing Bronx school was under investigation Monday night on allegations of grade fixing – changing scores so more students would pass.

• Nov 30, 2015

Donald Trump: Chris Christie Neglecting 'Deeply Troubled' New Jersey While Campaigning For President

The shot at the governor is a departure from the two outspoken candidates' otherwise cordial relationship.

• Nov 30, 2015

Trump Calls Meeting With Black Pastors 'Amazing'

Many of the religious leaders invited to the meet-and-greet with Trump were surprised that the gathering was being advertised by his Republican presidential campaign as an endorsement.

• Nov 30, 2015

Environmentalists At Rally: NYC Should Commit To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2030

Their ideas run the gamut from saving community gardens to making all cars that travel in New York City run on electricity.

• Nov 29, 2015

Group Offers Sensitivity Training To Trump After He Appears To Mock Reporter's Disability

Jay Ruderman of the Ruderman Family Foundation in Boston said Thursday the Republican presidential contender should apologize to Serge Kovaleski of The New York Times and the public.

• Nov 26, 2015

De Blasio Suggests Reduction, Rather Than Abolition Of Horse Carriages

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced a new attempt to corral the popular horse carriage industry.

• Nov 25, 2015

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