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DOE to Expedite Reimbursements to Parents of Children with Disabilities
Mayor Bill de Blasio has said the city is taking steps to help families of students with disabilities.
With LIRR Strike Looming, MTA Prepares Contingency Plans
With less than a month to go until a potential Long Island Rail Road strike, the MTA is preparing contingency plans that include carpool lots, shuttle buses to select subway stations and extra HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway.
Sources: Mayor, Governor, Union Leaders Working to Bring IDC Back to Democratic Party
Sources tell NY1 that Mayor Bill de Blasio, Governor Andrew Cuomo and key union leaders are trying to bring a group of renegade state Senate Democrats back to the party.
MTA Adjusts Bus Frequency According to Ridership on 65 Lines
Riders on bus lines all over the city could soon see some changes to the schedules on their line, as the MTA responds to changes in ridership trends-but not everyone is going to like them.
Pride Week 2014: SI Transgender Man Suing Parks Department for Discrimination
As NY1's coverage of Pride Week continues, the channel turns to Staten Island, where one transgender man is suing the Department of Parks and Recreation for discrimination.
Police Search for Suspect in Queens Double Shooting
Police are looking for a man they say shot two men, injuring one critically, in Queens before robbing them.
RGB-Approved Rent Hike Leaves Both Renters & Property Owners Dissatisfied
The Rent Guidelines Board ignored calls for a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments Monday, voting to raise rents 1 percent on one-year leases and 2.75 percent on two-year leases. Renters and property owners both expressed dismay following the 5-4 vote. | Share your thoughts.
Mega-Musical 'Miss Saigon' Makes it Back to the West End
The heat is on in London with the first-ever revival of Cameron Mackintosh's mega-musical "Miss Saigon." The show opened on the West End last month.
New President Brings New Vision to City's Health & Hospitals Corp.
Dr. Ram Raju has returned to the city's hospital system after leading Chicago's Cook County Health System for two years-bringing with him a vision that starts with health, rather than sickness.
Manhattan Residents Protest as City Continues to Build Waste Management Station
Protesters are demanding that the city stop moving forward on building a controversial waste management plant in Manhattan.
S.I. Woman's Killer Gets Life Sentence Overseas
A Turkish court on Tuesday sentenced a man to life in prison for killing a Staten Island woman in Istanbul last year.
Recipe: Garlic and Parmesan Cheese Croutons
Homemade croutons are perfect for any summer salad.
Entrepreneur Proposes Floating Beach in Hudson River
Manhattanites may be able to be beach bums without ever leaving the borough, if a local entrepreneur has his way.
Police Release Sketch of Suspected Bronx Groper
Police are looking for a man who they say has groped multiple women and girls in the Bronx since February.
NYers Cast Their Votes in Congressional Primaries
Voters in five New York City congressional districts will cast ballots in primaries today, but the race drawing the most attention is in the 13th District where Rep. Charles Rangel is fighting to keep the seat he has held since 1971.
June 24th In NYC History
June 24th
NY1 ItCH: Vote or Cry
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
In The Papers 6/24/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
Report: MTA, Police Consider Subway Car Cameras
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the city police department reportedly could be going high-tech to fight crime in the subway by installing surveillance cameras in new subway cars.
NY1 From the Floor AM: Skyrocketing Manhattan Rents Squeezing Out Storied Eateries
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.