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NYC council votes for mayor's Coney Island renewal

Summer on Coney Island was sweetness by the sea for generations who reveled in the tacky splendor of the Brooklyn beachfront.

Politician tries to protect NYC's pesky parrots

Polly want a New York City Council resolution? A Queens politician is drafting measures to protect Brooklyn's wild Quaker parrots, whose nests have caused power outages. Councilman Tony Avella wants to make it illegal to capture the parrots and wants the city to relocate their nests when necessary.

NYC mayor's re-election bid to start next year

Mayor Michael Bloomberg pulled off a stunning victory Thursday in getting New York City's term-limits law changed so that he can run for a third term, but the billionaire isn't likely to start campaigning until he mends some frayed relationships.

Judge says NYC council term-limit vote can proceed

A judge on Wednesday denied a request from two City Council members to block the council from voting on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposal to change the term-limits law so he can run for a third consecutive term.

NYC Council speaker supports term-limit law change

The speaker of the New York City Council says she supports Mayor Michael Bloomberg in his bid to stay in office for a third term.

NYC shops may have to shut doors while AC on

The New York City Council wants to slam the door on stores that blast their air conditioning to lure foot traffic from sizzling sidewalks.

2 NYC Council workers indicted in slush fund probe

Two aides to a New York City Council member have been indicted in connection with a slush fund used to funnel millions of taxpayer dollars to pet projects and favored community groups.

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Barack Obama: Obama Welcomes Support of Key Elected Officials, Grassroots Leaders and Community Activists During NYC Stop
Source: All American Patriots

Endorsements roll in at Obama's NY appearance to congratulate new Camp Obama Training grads, who happen to be of all ages and ethnicities, religions, LGBT and all political persuasions.

Downtown Brooklyn Businesses Face Termination

If Brooklyn weren't a borough of the Big Apple, it would rank as the fourth largest city in the United States. Its downtown region is a vast mosaic of culturally diverse businesses that range from book sellers and beauty shops to multiethnic eateries.

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