Lawmakers: FAA Rule Change Would Trigger Greater Air, Noise Pollution
The Federal Aviation Administration is planning to change its rules so it can change flight plans without any environmental review.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is planning to change its rules so it can change flight plans without any environmental review.
A judge has denied the Bloomberg administration's request to stay changes ordered to the city's controversial stop, question and frisk policy.
Bill de Blasio became the undisputed Democratic nominee Monday after primary runner-up Bill Thompson withdrew from the race.
In January, an advisory board of government and fire officials recommended the overhead systems no longer be mandatory.
New York City mayoral candidate Bill Thompson said at a news conference Monday that he was proud to endorse Bill de Blasio as the Democratic nominee.
The so-called individual mandate, the centerpiece of the legislation, goes into effect on Oct. 1.
Connecticut state Democrats criticized potential Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley and called for an apology Sunday, after he leveled several unsubstantiated conflict-of-interest allegations against Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says he wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make it tougher on processed chickens that will soon come from China for sale in the United States.
De Blasio stressed that he's looking out for the city's middle-class and financially strapped residents.
Who should get Mayor Michael Bloomberg's job? Don't ask him.
There has been a stunning development in the race for New York City mayor. Tens of thousands of ballots have yet to be counted, leaving open the possibility that there could be a runoff to pick a Democratic Party nominee.
When Bloomberg took office in January 2002, the World Trade Center site was still smoldering and there was doubt the city could recover. He says now the era of "post-9/11 uncertainty'' is over.
Ken Thompson said he wants to crack down on identity theft with a cyber unit, and believes there is a role the office can play in the implementation of the NYPD's controversial stop-and-frisk program.
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio emerged as the top choice in the Democratic mayoral primary, but could still face weeks and another electoral fight before becoming his party's nominee.
