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ALBANY — New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will introduce legislation on Friday recommending that state lawmakers expel Bushwick Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who is accused of sexual harassment. … Full Article

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says an assemblyman accused of sexual harassment should resign or be removed by the Assembly. … Full Article

Having served over two decades behind bars for a murder he claims he did not commit and suffering a heart attack upon his release from prison, David Ranta intends to sue New York City and two detectives for alleged malicious prosecution.  Ranta is seeking $150 million in damages. … Full Article

Tourists staying at The James, a hotel in SoHo, can get a taste of the New York art scene with the price of a room. … Full Article

The Broadway Triangle Community Coalition, several City Council members and Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A protested in front of City Hall on Wednesday, demanding that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg hal … Full Article

“In this day and age, big dreams are the first step down a long, lonely path to disappointment,” jokes Alida Nugent in the first chapter of her new book “Don’t Worry, It Gets Worse: One Twentysome … Full Article

If a recent announcement by brokers Julia McHugh is any indication, Grand Street is getting grander - at least in ground level retail.  … Full Article

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill. … Full Article

ALBANY — The state ethics board says its report into accusations that Assemblyman Vito Lopez sexually harassed young, women staffers will soon be made public. … Full Article

New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan on Tuesday announced Citi Bike is expected to create 170 jobs and generate $36 million in local economic activity annually.  … Full Article