Military-type drones with face recognition soon in NYC

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 12:57

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that military-style drones will soon be patrolling the skies above the city.

New York population reaches record 8.3 mn

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 11:55

The population of New York City last year reached a record 8.3 million after, for the first time in more than six decades, the number of people moving into the Big Apple exceeded the number who left.

Big Apple in the midst of a soda war

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 15:06

The Big Apple is in the midst of a soda war with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg determined to fight back a State Supreme Court decision overturning his large soda ban.

NYC mayor tops $1 billion in gifts to Johns Hopkins University

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 12:10

The USD 350 million commitment is the largest ever to the Baltimore-based university, Johns Hopkins said in a statement.

Armed guards at school will create more violent America: NY Mayor

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 14:08

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has lashed out at the US National Rifle Association`s suggestion saying such a move will create a "more dangerous and violent" America.

New York to begin gas rationing after Sandy

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 13:32

Beginning on Friday morning, drivers with license plates ending in an even number can buy gas only on even-numbered days.

Another storm hits NY, NJ; thousands powerless

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 09:52

A severe northeaster storm caused heavy snowfall across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, leaving over 160,000 residents without power and hundreds of flights cancelled.

Another storm heading towards New York, New Jersey

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 13:13

Another storm could bring in rain and coastal flooding causing more havoc in areas already hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey.

Over 30,000 New Yorkers ‘need to be relocated’ post Sandy

Last Updated: Monday, November 5, 2012, 11:16

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that 30,000 to 40,000 New Yorkers may need to be relocated as the region is still recovering from the devastation by super storm Sandy.