The proposed co-location of two schools: Hamilton Heights and P.S. 153 could mean cutting their popular arts programs as well as limiting enrollment. more>

In Northern Manhattan and the Bronx – which combined are home to the largest community of Dominicans outside of the small Caribbean island – the idea that Dominican Americans would have another layer of elections raises numerous questions and could disrupt the already fractious political world. more>

The bill, which would require landlords to negotiate the renewal of a lease with their commercial tenants or face binding arbitration, has garnered 30 sponsors in the City Council, more than enough to pass. But it has run into significant resistance from Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

VIDEO :: Steve Barrison, Esq. spoke at NY City Hall Rally on Small Business Survival Act on June 29, 2009. more>