The new power sharing coalition in the state senate composed of renegade Democrats and establishment Republicans has announced its first major project. … Full Article
There was a moment of horrible disbelief when Linda Marten and her sister, Lauren Mullaney, realized that both of their homes on the Rockaway peninsula had burned to the ground the night Sandy came ashore. … Full Article
Councilman Domenic Recchia Jr. (D-Bensonhurst-Gravesend-Coney Island) stunned the political world on Tuesday by announcing that he won’t run for city comptroller in 2013. … Full Article
A plan by a Queens-based group to open a treatment center for drug addicts in Bensonhurst is coming up against some fierce opposition from local residents, the community board, and City Council members. … Full Article
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio joined Council Member Elizabeth Crowley in calling for a serious review of the New York City 911 system’s failure to keep up with call volume during Hurricane Sandy. … Full Article
New York City teens impacted by Hurricane Sandy will be able to take many of their classes online, Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott said Tuesday. … Full Article