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Cuomo's $143B budget would up spending 2%

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday backed up the progressive agenda he cheered about in his State of the State speech a week ago with an apparently balanced financial plan that he detailed in the measured tones of a CEO. … Full Article

Did NYC Housing Authority blow it? After Sandy mess, City Council holds hearing

At a New York City Council oversight hearing on Thursday, council members expressed dismay over the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) feeble response to … Full Article

CHEATERS! Lawmaker says insurance companies are cheating Sandy victims

Insurance companies shouldn’t be allowed to leave policy holders high and dry after the flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, according to Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-Bay Ridge-Staten Island), who said she’s drafting legislation to change the way companies operat … Full Article

Sheepshead Bay: We want a Trader Joe’s!

“Please open a store in our area! WE NEED IT!” demands commenter Yelena on an online petition launched to bring a Trader Joe’s food emporium to Sheepshead Bay. … Full Article

Brooklyn Bookbeat: Brooklyn at war: 'Gingersnap' tells boro's WWII tale

Just last week, two-time Newbery Honor-winning Patricia Reilly Giff released "Gingersnap … Full Article

Cantor Fitzgerald delivers $10M in Sandy aid

The New York City financial services firm that lost the most workers in the Sept. 11 terror attacks announced that it will "adopt" 19 schools in communities hit hard by Superstorm Sandy and give a total of $10 million to families in those schools. … Full Article

$9.7 billion Hurricane Sandy aid bill passes in House

The House of Representatives passed a $9.7 billion Hurricane Sandy aid bill by a 354-67 vote on Friday. The Senate is expected to pass the measure later Friday and send it to President Barack Obama. All "no" votes came from Republicans. … Full Article