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Early State Budget Unlikely as Several Bills Still Under…

State legislators said that six of the 10 bills in the budget still required work.

Government March 25, 2013 at 08:35 pm

Area Pols Decry Bloomberg’s Proposed Teacher Layoffs,…

Say they will disproportionately hurt lower income families and risk the safety of us all.

Government February 19, 2011 at 12:44 pm

MTA May Get More Funding in State Budget Deal: Report

Agency could have as much as $40 million more to put back into its transit system.

Government March 28, 2013 at 02:40 pm

Prospect Heights Residents Mixed on Bloomberg’s Proposed…

Opinions were mixed to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to cut funding for teachers, child…

Government February 21, 2011 at 03:17 pm

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The Education Mayor? Some Locals Think Not

Hundreds gathered on Friday at Grand Army Plaza to protest against Mayor Michael Bloomberg's…

Government June 11, 2011 at 06:45 pm

Bloomberg's Child Care Cuts Would Hit Neediest Areas…

Bloomberg's proposed budget would close 191 programs across the five boroughs, according an…

Government June 22, 2012 at 02:33 pm

What do the Mayor's Cuts to Child Care and After-School…

Mayor's devastating cuts to city-subsidized child care and Out of School time programs hurt…

Ede Fox's Blog May 22, 2012 at 03:53 am

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Gov. Cuomo ‘Hap-Hap-Happy’ With Albany's Progress on Budget

Despite a sharp debate into the wee hours of the morning, the state Senate passed all of the…

Government March 28, 2013 at 03:01 pm

Cuts in Unemployment Benefits Coming Soon

As a result of the budget stalemate in Washington, more than 140,000 New Yorkers will begin to…

Government April 12, 2013 at 07:25 pm

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Love Your Library Day

Join Central Library for "Love Your Library Day", featuring a buck-a-book sale, music by BPL's…

Schools April 16, 2011 at 09:51 pm

Rally Against Teacher Cuts at Grand Army Plaza

There will be a rally for public schools this Friday, June 10th at 4:00 p.m. at Grand Army…

Schools June 9, 2011 at 09:35 pm

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Hakeem Jeffries Talks House Budget Committee, Working with…

"It's not just a numbers game," the newly elected Congressman said of drafting a budget.

Government January 11, 2013 at 12:02 am

Apprehension Abounds in Brooklyn Over Nation's Financial…

After the House passed Speaker John Boehner's plan, the Senate promptly blocked it.

Top News July 29, 2011 at 11:21 pm

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Kids Bike Swap & Rodeo

Spring is coming - donate old kids bikes that you are no longer using! PS261 will fix them up…

Around Town March 30, 2011 at 07:07 pm

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Fleet Week Cancelled in NYC

Annual military celebration called off due to defense budget cuts.

Entertainment April 24, 2013 at 04:34 pm

President Obama, Congress Reach Tentative Deal on Raising…

The compromise calls for $2.4 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years and the formation of a…

Government August 1, 2011 at 03:15 pm

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NYC Parents' Group Sides With NAACP in Charter School Fight,…

Rally held yesterday afternoon at Department of Education headquarters

Top News June 14, 2011 at 06:08 pm

Report: NY Wealthy Schools Districts Spend $8,600 More Per…

An enormous spending gap amongst wealthy and poor school districts in the state illustrates…

Schools March 4, 2013 at 11:59 pm

White House: NY to Lose $275 Million with no ‘Sequestration’…

NY will face more cuts to job services, education and public safety, if no deal is reached by…

Government February 25, 2013 at 04:10 pm

Public Schools Worse Than 20 Years Ago, Says Poll

A survey by NY1 found that most people believe that NYC public schools have gotten worse over…

Schools October 8, 2012 at 05:26 pm

Civil Servants Rally Against $1.3 Billion in Cuts and 6,000…

Prospect Heights Councilwoman Letitia James cheers on DC-37 members at City Hall rally.

Government December 27, 2010 at 03:13 am

Officer and Victims, Near and Far, Honored at 77th Precinct…

Officer Deven Okvist was given an award for his dedication and hard work while recent victims,…

Police & Fire March 15, 2011 at 12:12 am

Area Happenings: Woman Dies in Fifth Ave Fire, Bike Lane…

Did a new art show open? A favorite restaurant close? We'll let you know what's happening in…

Top News March 8, 2011 at 10:19 pm

Ten Romantic Films for Valentine's Day

Patch's list of movies to watch with your loved one on Feb. 14 include everything from classic…

Entertainment February 10, 2012 at 10:40 pm

Frugal Family: Deals on Garden Accessories, Strollers, Toys…

Sales, discounts, freebies and more around Prospect Heights.

Top News March 23, 2011 at 02:26 am

5 Things You Need to Know Today: Carousel Opens, Bike Rodeo,…

Prospect Heights information and events you won't want to miss.

Around Town April 2, 2011 at 12:10 am

Pols Wage Emotional Fight to Save Senior Centers

Lawmakers and New York City residents, including hundreds of seniors, canvassed the steps of…

Top News March 19, 2011 at 09:01 pm