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Mayor, Volunteers Inform New Yorkers About Paid Sick Leave

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 16:39
Mayor Bill de Blasio joined other officials and volunteers Wednesday morning to spread the word to workers and employers that those covered by the new paid sick leave law can begin using their accrued days at the end of the month.

NY1 Online: The Call 7/15/14

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 15:11
Ruschell Boone hosts the July 15, 2014 episode of The Call.

City Zoos Celebrate World Snake Day

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 14:28
The Wildlife Conservation Society is encouraging New Yorkers to slither over to any of the city's four zoos in celebration of World Snake Day Wednesday.

Kissinger, 91, Recovering From NYC Heart Surgery

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 14:06
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is recovering after undergoing an aortic valve replacement procedure Tuesday in Manhattan.

NY1 From the Floor AM: Apple, IBM Joining Forces in Business App Venture

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 13:48
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

In The Papers 7/16/14

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 13:38
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

NY1 ItCH: It's Time for Cuomo to Own a Railroad

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 13:04
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."

Border Patrol Releases Prize-Winning Journalist After Detaining Him at Airport

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 02:31
Border Patrol agents have released Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and undocumented immigrant Jose Antonio Vargas after he was detained Tuesday morning. | Read New Yorkers' thoughts.

Lawmakers Rally in Support of Reproductive Rights Bill

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 02:29
City and state lawmakers gather at City Hall in support of a bill that would prohibit the firing of an employee over their reproductive healthcare decisions.

NY1 Online: Producer Discusses March on Washington Film Festival

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 01:24
Principal member of the March on Washington Film Festival, Alicin Williamson joined Inside City Hall to discuss the three-city festival which looks back at a key moment in history for the civil rights movement.

Cuomo Keeps Distance as MTA, Commuters Prepare For Possible LIRR Strike

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 01:12
As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority prepares for a possible strike by Long Island Rail Road workers this weekend, Governor Andrew Cuomo emphasized the need for a fair resolution but says he will not be stepping in.

Afternoon Rain Causes Flooding Around City; More Storms On the Way

All Borough News - Wed, 07/16/2014 - 01:04
Heavy afternoon downpours caused flooding around the city, and more rain is on the way, as a flood watch remains in effect until late tonight. | View user-submitted photos of the storm

Organization Collects School Supplies-filled Backpacks for Homeless Children

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 23:16
Volunteers of America kicked off its annual Operation Backpack fundraiser.

Giuliani Says de Blasio Needs to Be in NYC for Possible LIRR Strike

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 23:14
Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani took aim at Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday, saying he needs to be in the city for a possible Long Island Rail Road strike, not on vacation in Italy.

Cuomo Starting to Spend Money from Campaign War Chest

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 22:59
Candidates filed their six-month fundraising totals with the Board of Elections Tuesday, and while Governor Andrew Cuomo is on solid financial ground, he's also starting to spend some money from his massive campaign war chest.

New Studies Measure Impact of Stress on Male Fertility

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 22:23
There's a growing body of research pointing to the impact of stress on male fertility, and researchers of the latest study found that psychological stress affects sperm quality.

J. Cole Fans Brave Pouring Rain for Chance at $1 Concert Tickets

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 21:40
Pounding rain didn't dampen the spirits of hip-hop fans in Chelsea, as thousands of people lined the streets for a chance to score tickets for a special $1 concert by rapper J. Cole at the Highline Ballroom.

City Hospitals Rank Highly on U.S. News & World Report List

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 21:32
Some of the city's biggest healthcare centers are rated among the best in the country.

Police Seek Man Suspected of Forcibly Touching Young Women

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 21:24
Police are looking for a man they say continues to forcibly touch young women.

New Jukebox Musical Tells Story of Record Producer, Songwriter Through His Songs

All Borough News - Tue, 07/15/2014 - 20:38
The music of the late Bert Berns lives on again in the new jukebox musical "Piece of My Heart."
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