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Former NYC Mayor Giuliani May Run For a U.S. Senate Seat

Turns out that former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani may not be running for Governor after all. Instead reports are that he'll enter the race to be a U.S. Senator from New York on the GOP ticket.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Joan Firstenberg in Politics - 1 comment

Toronto's subway system shutdown for hours Special

The Toronto Transit Commission's Yonge-University subway line was shutdown between Eglinton station and Bloor station because of a bridge's collapse.
Nov 19, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Business

Toronto Transit Commission fare hike approved

After months of speculating, the Toronto Transit Commission has officially approved the fare hike across the entire board.
Nov 18, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Business - 2 comments

GOP Rep suggests kidnappings will be result of NYC Terror Trials

The reactions following the announcement that the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspected terrorists will take place in New York have been wide spread among all parties
Nov 17, 2009 by  Oliver VanDervoort in Politics - 3 comments

Toronto Transit Commission to raise fares, metropass Special

Toronto transit riders may experience another fare hike in both per ride and passes. It is expected to cost $3 per fare and $126 for a monthly metropass.
Nov 6, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Business - 3 comments

New York City Transit President Howard Roberts resigns

New York City Transit's President Howard Roberts of 2 1/2 years has resigned following the elevation of Jay Walder. The move was expected after the announcement of Walder's placement as the new head of the MTA in September.
Nov 4, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in World

Philadelphia transit workers' strike leaves commuters on stand-by

In the wake of the Phillies' win over the Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series, Philadelphia transit union members strike over contract negotiations.
Nov 3, 2009 by  Alisa Driscoll in Politics - 2 comments

New York City To Host Celebration Of Communism’s Demise

New York city is to host a five-month festival of theatre, film, music and dance from seven Central and Eastern European countries celebrating the part played by the arts in the demise of Communist dictatorship.
Nov 2, 2009 by  Christopher Szabo in Entertainment

American Wins New York City Marathon, First Since 1982

For the first time since 1982 an American has won the New York City Marathon. Meb Keflezighi, 34, won beating his personal best time. He ran that 26.2 mile race in 2:09:15.
Nov 1, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Sports - 1 comment

Former NYC police commissioner's bail revoked

Former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik was jailed on Tuesday after prosecutors charged him with attempting to influence a jury. Kerik was former President George W. Bush's first nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security.
Oct 21, 2009 by  Kay Mathews in Crime - 2 comments

New York exhibit shows off urban computing, aquatic tech

A recently launched exhibit in New York demonstrates various technologies in urban computing, pervasive wireless gadgets and even underwater innovation. Find out why Towards a Sentient City could be a peek of what cities can expect in the future.
Oct 11, 2009 by  David Silverberg in Technology

NYC swine flu vaccine to arrive next week for health care workers

New York City will be getting the first doses of swine flu vaccine next week. About 80,000 doses will be arriving within the city itself with 100,000 doses to go to upstate counties.
Sep 30, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Health

Poll: Michael Bloomberg with a double-digit lead over rival

In a controversial bid for a third term, Independent Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a strong lead over rival New York City Comptroller William Thompson.
Sep 24, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Politics

FBI issues terror alert on transit, hotel, stadium targets

With as many as 12 terror suspects on the loose in America, the FBI issued warnings to security management on vulnerable transit, stadium and hotel targets.
Sep 23, 2009 by  Michael Krebs in Crime

First 9/11 lesson plan to be tested in New York, six states

With two days until the eighth anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the Associated Press has learned that a comprehensive 9/11 lesson plan will be tested on children in New York City and six other states.
Sep 9, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Education - 4 comments

Honolulu bill would make it illegal to stink

Honolulu's City Council is considering a bill to make it illegal for someone to smell so badly that you would be disturbing others.
Sep 1, 2009 by  Cynthia Trowbridge in Politics - 8 comments

New York launches 'fat' campaign to cut out sweet drinks

New Yorkers who have a sweet tooth are likely going to think twice before they reach for a can of sweetened lemon tea.The city has launched an ad campaign to attack obesity and it's too disgusting to be ignored.
Sep 1, 2009 by  Wang Fangqing in Health - 5 comments

New Canada Line links Vancouver's airport & Richmond to downtown Special

At a cost of around $2 billion the new light transit rail line opened in August well ahead of schedule. Called the Canada Line, this new transit link connects downtown Vancouver with both YVR airport and central Richmond.
Aug 19, 2009 by  Julian Worker in Travel - 1 comment

New York Sends Homeless Out of City to Stay With Relatives

Mayor Bloomberg has solved his financial and homeless problem -- give them one-way tickets out of the city to stay with relatives. Since 2007, New York has spent $500,000 a year on the program,
Aug 2, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Politics - 14 comments

update- Laguardia Airport in NYC Being Evacuated

LaGuardia Airport in New York City was evacuated after a person acting 'crazy' refused to talk with security. Authorities evacuated a concourse at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.
Aug 1, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Travel - 1 comment
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