N.Y. archbishop fights child abuse legislation
In a meeting with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Democrat, Cardinal Timothy Dolan stressed that he was resolutely opposed to the proposed Child Victims Act, which, he says, "unfairly" targets the Catholic Church.
Tenants' struggles heat up at the Chelsea hotel
These days there is a noticeable fine dust permeating the air throughout this historic landmark hotel. One tenant walked into his bathroom to find that the ceiling had collapsed.
Across the nation, hundreds of thousands join Occupy movement
If there was ever any illusion that the mayor's move would kill the movement, it evaporated at Foley Square.
Occupy, unions and allies: "We refuse to be evicted"
Tthe "one percent" is learning big time today that it cannot evict a nationwide grassroots movement.
Evicted Wall Street protesters refuse to give up
"Shame, shame, shame," shouted several encircling Liberty Park as police arrested those attempting to enter the now seized Occupy Wall Street occupation site.
Police tear down New York's Occupy Wall Street camp
In the pre-dawn hours today helmeted and shield-carrying police tore down the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park here where protesters have hunkered down since September.
NY families demand millionaire tax extension
Cuomo, who ran on a no-tax pledge, along with the GOP, opposes extension of a tax on millionaires.
Wall Street occupation grows by the day
The occupation movement, which seems to have started spontaneously, reflects issues people have been concerned about for quite some time.
Study: Public employee pensions a bargain
Public employee pension plans are actually far more cost effective than defined contribution, the 401k-style plans fashionable in the private sector.
Close race for Weiner's Congress seat
Democrats are making a last minute push today, the day of the special election in New York's 9th Congressional District, where the surprisingly embattled Democratic candidate David Weprin is predicted to lose Republican Bob Turner.
