News Summary - January 19, 2012

1) Council Defies Mayor on Parking Tickets (Gotham Gazette)

http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/searchlight/20120119/203/3670

2) Forgot to Move Car? City Council Votes to End a Sticker of Shame (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/nyregion/new-york-city-council-votes-to-ban-alternate-side-parking-sticker.html?ref=nyregion

3) MTA clears air (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/mta_clears_air_hMoX83ybrUbCWLdV52NOzN

4) Judge’s new city hack slap (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/judge_new_city_hack_slap_PncUosoHOqeHNg6kMVMDaN

5) Trump Cleared to Manage Golf Course, Despite Opposition (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/19/nyregion/despite-critics-trump-cleared-to-manage-bronx-golf-course.html?ref=nyregion

6) Bloomberg 'Optimistic' on Teacher Evaluations (NY Times - Schoolbook)

http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/01/18/bloomberg-optimistic-on-teacher-evaluations/?ref=nyregion

7) Inching Closer to Agreement on Evaluations for Teachers (NY Times - Schoolbook)

http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2012/01/18/inching-closer-to-agreement-on-evaluations-for-teachers/

News Summary - January 18, 2012

1) Liu, Facing Investigation, Reports Drop in Donations (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/nyregion/drop-in-liu-donations-signals-damage-over-us-inquiry.html?ref=nyregion

2) In Cuomo’s Budget, Nip-and-Tuck Cuts and Big Policy Aims (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/nyregion/cuomo-offers-budget-with-more-trims-than-deep-cuts.html?ref=nyregion

3) Seen It All on Subway? Look Under This Seat (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/nyregion/in-brooklyn-suspicious-passenger-with-a-tail.html?ref=nyregion

4) In Contract Talks, City Opera Reaches Deal With a Union (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/nyregion/new-york-city-opera-and-union-reach-deal.html?ref=nyregion

5) Tenants Gain Advantage in Office Tower Market (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/18/realestate/commercial/tenants-gaining-advantage-in-market-for-manhattans-prime-buildings.html?adxnnl=1&ref=nyregion&adxnnlx=1326896195-BZY5zBPE0EDNf8qBw/piKg

6) NYPD new ‘wave’ of friskless search (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nypd_new_wave_of_friskless_search_6w45z56yELmCxNWZlncjtN

7) Mike: UFT doesn’t give a s#!t about losing aid (NY Post)http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/mike_uft_doesn_give_about_losing_0hcOh01ve6e0qMF9jc4v7O#ixzz1joshC1BH

8) Occupy Wall Street in ‘winter hibernation’ as donations dwindle and weather gets icy (NY Daily News)http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/occupy-wall-street-winter-hibernation-donations-dwindle-weather-icy-article-1.1007477#ixzz1jotltk00

News Summary - January 17, 2012

1) Invoking King, Cuomo and Bloomberg Stoke Fight on Teacher Review Impasse (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/nyregion/cuomo-and-bloomberg-on-attack-on-teacher-evaluations.html?ref=nyregion

2) The Invisible Hand Behind Bonuses on Wall Street (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/17/business/the-invisible-hand-behind-wall-street-bonuses.html?ref=nyregion

3) Cuomo set to impose teacher evaluation system if unions balk (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/ll_cuo_it_alone_on_teachers_J0jhjqvC6mcJsnYljfg2rK#ixzz1jj16OChK

4) He’s Mayor Boo!berg (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/he_mayor_boo_berg_x43VgbVirHYTX38u7FsNIO

5) Council Dem in fight for Kruger Sen. Seat (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/council_dem_in_fight_for_kruger_zbspb2BtscttcHXsCcJpFN#ixzz1jj3PJ6K0

6) State $463M face lift on Javits Ctr. Corpse (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/state_face_lift_on_javits_ctr_corpse_aYLbNivvwbRCczuVfZwyGL#ixzz1jj3rnKs8

7) Transit union open to 1% boost but rejects givebacks  (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/transit-union-open-1-boost-rejects-givebacks-article-1.1007378#ixzz1jj7Xj3dE

News Summary - January 10th, 2012

1) For Comptroller’s Allies, a Day Without an Award Is a Rarity (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/nyregion/for-allies-of-john-c-liu-a-day-without-an-award-is-a-rarity.html?ref=nyregion

2) Beyonce’s hospital mates baby-bumped (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/beyonce_hospital_mates_baby_bumped_YyFVyNbtrcBeOfhkT8QgiN

3) Drilling Critics Face a Divide Over the Goal of Their Fight (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/nyregion/gas-drilling-critics-in-new-york-face-a-divide-over-their-goal.html?ref=nyregion

4) U.S. Faults State’s Progress on Race to the Top Goals (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/education/us-faults-new-york-state-on-race-to-the-top-goals.html?ref=nyregion

5) Charges Dropped for Some Occupy Wall Street Protesters (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/10/nyregion/charges-against-21-occupy-wall-street-protesters-are-dropped.html?ref=nyregion

6) Tech Campus Runner-Ups Might All Have Bright Futures (DNA info)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20120110/upper-east-side/tech-campus-runner-ups-might-all-have-bright-futures#ixzz1j49Uxndy

News Summary - January 9th, 2012

1) New Liveries in New York With No TVs to Despise (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/nyregion/new-nyc-livery-cabs-wont-have-to-have-tvs.html?ref=nyregion&pagewanted=print

2) Manhattan Borough President Is Still Aiming High (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/nyregion/stringer-girds-for-a-run-for-mayor.html?ref=nyregion

3) Paladino, Ever Unpredictable, Stumps for Gingrich (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/09/us/politics/carl-paladino-shows-up-to-campaign-for-gingrich.html?ref=nyregion

4) Liu kicked in arrears (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/liu_kicked_in_arrears_0OEt0xYS9RBWWcWxXotfuO

5) Late-night B’klyn riders in a ‘fix’ (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/late_night_klyn_riders_in_fix_axyKVpvgQLZXBc64AWBiiP

6) No improvement in test scores for middle-income kids during Bloomberg years (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/improvement-test-scores-middle-income-kids-bloomberg-years-article-1.1002559#ixzz1iyGuKhVR

News Summary - January 6th, 2012

1) Quinn’s Coffers Reach Goal for Mayoral Primary (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/nyregion/christine-quinn-reaches-goal-in-mayoral-primary-funds.html?ref=nyregion

2) Lawsuit Is Latest Clash Over Giving Retired Transit Workers Free Rides (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/06/nyregion/suit-renews-debate-on-free-fares-for-transit-retirees.html?ref=nyregion

3) Archbishop Timothy Dolan one of 22 new cardinals named by Pope Benedict XVI (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/archbishop_timothy_dolan_among_new_VtShs9BJEFZPki5Eex0noI#ixzz1ighbdCV4

4) 7 arrested, including councilman at NYC protest on worship in schools (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/arrested_including_councilman_at_T7bV5r8XfNIuSK2OzJFkqM#ixzz1igjswF1a

5) Gov. Andy Cuomo looks like he's running New York City, as well as New York State (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/gov-andy-cuomo-running-york-city-york-state-article-1.1001601#ixzz1igkNUqkJ

6) MTA's $57M Elevator Plan Makes Enemies on East 69th Street (DNA info)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20120105/upper-east-side/mtas-57m-elevator-plan-makes-enemies-on-east-69th-street#ixzz1igl0kFna

News Summary - January 5th, 2012

1) Productive and Popular, but Facing a Challenge in Remaining So (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/nyregion/for-cuomo-hoping-to-maintain-first-year-momentum.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion

2) A Convention Center at Aqueduct Is Urged (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/nyregion/cuomo-proposes-convention-center-at-aqueduct-in-queens.html?ref=nyregion

3) Lobbyist Pleads Guilty to Paying Bribes to a State Senator (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/05/nyregion/lobbyist-richard-j-lipsky-pleads-guilty-to-bribery.html?ref=nyregion

4) East River Esplanade Near 78th Street to Reopen Soon, DOT Says (DNA info)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20120104/upper-east-side/east-river-esplanade-near-79th-street-reopen-soon-dot-says#ixzz1iavst0up

5) NYC public schools to lose $60M (Crain's)

News Summary - January 4th, 2012

1) Real Estate Prices Are Steady in Manhattan, but Sales Fall (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/04/realestate/manhattan-real-estate-prices-are-steady-but-sales-drop.html?ref=nyregion&pagewanted=print

2) Lobbyist Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Corruption Case (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/04/nyregion/guilty-plea-by-richard-lipsky-lobbyist-is-expected-in-bribery-case.html?ref=nyregion

3) Police Demographics Unit Casts Shadows From Past (CityRoom)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/03/police-demographics-unit-casts-shadows-from-past/?ref=nyregion

4) Union chief defends MTA workers playing chess on job (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/twu_vows_you_ll_keep_paying_for_rIRyxZ7hIGchBTrHwSYgXM#ixzz1iUyeTWi1

5) NYPD needs to get over the barricades (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/nypd_needs_to_get_over_the_barricades_RjZ4BM16HSxmZGlMlZVxsK

6) Margaret Chin to Introduce Measure Criticizing Army on Danny Chen's Death (DNAinfo)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20120104/downtown/margaret-chin-introduce-reso-criticizing-military-on-danny-chens-death#ixzz1iV0oWrss

News Summary - January 3rd, 2012

(1) New York Marathon Raises Entry Fee, Citing Police Costs (NY Times)

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/03/sports/new-york-city-marathon-raises-entry-fee.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion

(2) Surging Back Into Zuccotti Park, Protesters Are Cleared by Police (City Room)

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/31/protesters-surge-back-into-zuccotti-park/?pagemode=print

(3) Riders rooked on busman’s holiday (NY Post)

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/riders_rooked_on_busman_holiday_IRuMNGrZ3gGz4O02oOZCCP#ixzz1iP8b2zfA

(4) Disability Advocates Hail Two Major Victories Against City (DNAinfo)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20120103/manhattan/disablility-advocates-hail-two-major-victories-against-city

News Summary - December 22, 2011

(1)  Renovation of Buckingham Hotel Makes Life a ‘Nightmare’ for Elderly Tenants  (DNA Info)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20111222/midtown/renovation-of-buckingham-hotel-makes-life-nightmare-for-elderly-tenants

(2)  DOE Rejects Plan to Ease Overcrowding at P.S. 116 for Second Time  (DNA Info)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20111221/murray-hill-gramercy/doe-rejects-plan-ease-overcrowding-at-ps-116-for-second-time

(3)  Here Come the Tour Buses, Minus the Loudspeakers, and Maybe the Human Guides  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/here-come-the-tour-buses-minus-the-loudspeakers-and-maybe-human-guides/

News Summary - December 21, 2011

(1)  Deal Struck to Broaden Taxi Service in the City  (NY Times)http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/nyregion/deal-is-struck-to-broaden-taxi-service-in-new-york-city.html

(2)  Sanitation Dept. Says With New Training and Equipment, It Will Be Ready for Any Major Snowstorms  (NY Daily News)http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/sanitation-dept-training-equipment-ready-major-snowstorms-winter-article-1.994745

(3)  A Parade for Our Heroes  (NY Post – Op Ed – Vinnie Ignizio)http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/parade_for_our_heroes_pDJlRFQv0jZtZcRHaGjFzM

News Summary - December 20, 2011

(1)  State Tests Extended to About Three Hours  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/20/education/new-york-state-tests-to-grow-to-three-hours.html

(2)  Crackdown on Nonprofits  (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/crackdown_on_nonprofits_xMRuVgIMqbg0J9SXs4hXvI

(3)  So Much for Bucolic Contemplation  (Crain’s)

(4)  Restaurants Sour on Rules Over Kimchi  (Wall Street Journal)
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204879004577108632273070376.html

News Summary - December 16, 2011

(1)  Bellevue Marks 275 Years of Taking Care  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/bellevue-marks-275-years-of-taking-care/

(2)  Fairway and NYPD Kick Halal Man to the Curb  (DNA Info)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20111216/upper-east-side/fairway-nypd-kick-halal-man-curb

(3)  Obesity Rate Falls for New York City Schoolchildren  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2011/12/15/obesity-in-new-york-children-on-the-decline-officials-say

(4)  Cabbies’ Fare Fight  (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/cabbies_fare_fight_2DFLOA2B2Wq1DYSxu5RtSK

News Summary - December 14, 2011

(1)  Hope Floats!  Municipal Art Society Revives Plan for East River Waterfront  (NY Observer)
http://www.observer.com/2011/12/hope-floats-muncipal-art-society-revives-plans-for-east-river-waterfront/

(2)  Living Wage Bill Watered Down in Bid to Pass It  (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/exclusive-living-wage-bill-watered-bid-pass-hits-council-speaker-christine-quinn-desk-week-article-1.991249

(3)  Selling Swipes May Be a Swindle, but Don’t Call It Larceny  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/nyregion/selling-metrocard-swipes-isnt-larceny-new-york-court-of-appeals-rules.html

(4)  Quinn Attacked Over Council’s Discretionary Funds  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/13/quinn-attacked-over-councils-discretionary-funds/

(5)  Liu’s Lemon  (Crain’s)

News Summary - December 12, 2011

(1)  Skating Rink Spurs Residents’ Latest Fight With Management  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/11/skating-rink-spurs-residents-latest-fight-with-management/

(2)  Getting Gas Drilling Right  (NY Times – Editorial)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/opinion/getting-gas-drilling-right.html

(3)  To Find the Perfect New York Mayor, Only 2 Years Left  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/nyregion/in-new-york-city-mayors-race-search-for-dream-candidate.html

(4)  Legislation Would Make New Officers Live in New York City  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/12/nyregion/bill-would-make-new-nyc-officers-live-in-city.html

(5)  NYPD Halts Times Square Tix Spree on Fuzzy Friends  (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/smiles-times-sq-nypd-halt-summons-spree-costumed-critters-article-1.989809

(6)  Pub Named for 9/11 Hero Draws to Close  (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/pub_named_for_hero_draws_to_close_n1KQ0Nx47ZLMp8ov8RHw0O

News Summary - December 9, 2011

(1)  At Last, a Hopeful ‘Sign’ for City’s Confused Drivers  (NY Post)http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/at_last_hopeful_sign_for_city_confused_O85apRnlt308KVQSZYAf0I

(2)  Renovation Complete, City Council Goes Home  (NY Times)http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/nyregion/new-york-council-returns-to-its-old-chambers-in-city-hall.html

(3)  iThugs Stalk Upper E. Side  (NY Post)http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/ithugs_stalk_upper_side_w7Kx6TevFTTZUMOseaAUtI

(4)  Mayor and Congressman Clash on Police at Occupy Wall Street Protests  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/nyregion/bloomberg-and-nadler-clash-on-police-conduct-at-zuccotti-park.html

(5)  Big Plans for Stalled Construction Site Near U.N.  (DNA Info)http://www.dnainfo.com/20111209/murray-hill-gramercy/big-plans-for-stalled-construction-site-near-un

(6)  Number of Bicyclists Keeps Climbing, City Says  (City  Room)http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/number-of-bicyclists-keeps-climbing-city-says/

News Summary - December 6, 2011

(1)  N.Y.C. Police Maligned Paradegoers on Facebook  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/nyregion/on-facebook-nypd-officers-malign-west-indian-paradegoers.html

(2)  2nd Ave. Subway’s New Bang a Whimper  (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/nd_ave_subway_new_bang_whimper_Qj07gu8ocVdoioVRCcW9dI

(3)  Parks Dept. Forfeited Millions in Revenue, Audit Says  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/parks-dept-forfeited-millions-in-revenue-audit-says/

(4)  Study Finds Voters Often Erred in Using New Machines  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/study-finds-voters-erred-often-in-using-new-machines/

(5)  Wealthy New Yorkers Are Staying in State, Census Shows  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/wealthy-new-yorkers-are-staying-in-state-census-shows/

(6)  Picture This – Safer Buses  (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/picture_this_safer_buses_MHfFFFkms3UtAikYnUsXwN

News Summary - December 5, 2011

(1)  Hand Out for City Aid  (Wall Street Journal)

(2)  Brookfield Intends to Give CW Capital an Offer on Stuyvesant Town by April  (Bloomberg)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-04/brookfield-intends-to-give-cwcapital-an-offer-for-stuyvesant-town-by-april.html

(3)  Gray Line Tour Guides Could Be Replaced by Recording  (DNA Info)
http://www.dnainfo.com/20111205/manhattan/gray-line-tour-guides-could-be-replaced-by-recording

(4)  City Cracking Down on Performers in Washington Square Park  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/05/nyregion/city-cracks-down-on-washington-square-park-performers.html

(5)  Horse Senseless  (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/horse_senseless_bVO5D1GhmWLiFT1yJNcnXI

(6)  Quaking in Our Boots  (NY Daily News – Editorial)
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/york-lifeblood-flows-upstate-reservoirs-article-1.986190

News Summary - December 1, 2011

(1)  Tenants of NYC’s Stuyvesant Town Bid for Ownership  (AP)
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP532ed32be65b462687d4d327b9a8a736.html

(2)  Quiet Aide to Liu Helped Build a Donor Base Now Under Scrutiny  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/01/nyregion/behind-rise-of-liu-quiet-architect-of-his-campaign-financing.html

(3)  As Economy Lags, Cuomo Reconsiders Tax Stance  (City Room)
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/30/cuomo-considering-changes-to-the-tax-code

(4)  Mayor Moskowitz?  (NY Daily News – Editorial)
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/eva-moskowitz-york-city-mayor-article-1.984201

(5)  Social Impact Bonds Eyed for NY  (Crain’s)

News Summary - November 29, 2011

(1)  City Council Plans Suit Over Homeless Policy  (NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/nyregion/city-council-to-sue-over-stricter-homeless-policy.html

(2)  1 Student a Day Arrested in Public Schools  (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nypd-statistics-show-student-a-day-arrested-public-schools-93-black-hispanic-article-1.983739