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Public Advocate Letitia James.

Public Advocate James Wants to Ban Salary Inquiries to Promote Equal Pay

The City Council will vote on whether employers can ask applicants about prior pay
By Elissa Nunez
Magic: The Gathering cards. (Photo: Bernard Walker)

Wizards of the Coast Bans a Magic Player and Sets Off a Tizzy Among Gamers

In the world of competitive sports, the standard of conduct for players outside of the locker room seems to be a moving target.
By Candice Greaux

Up in Flames! De Blasio’s Wood-Burning Fireplace Ban Produces Lukewarm Reactions

The real estate community discusses de Blasio's proposed ban on wood-burning fireplaces.
By Kim Velsey
Mayor Bill de Blasio at today's City Hall press conference.

De Blasio Won’t Stop Uniformed Workers from Marching in St. Patrick’s Day Parade

By Jill Colvin
A horse drawn carriage waits to move outside of Central Park (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Crying Foal: Liam Neeson Wants to Save Central Park’s Pony Express

By Richy Rosario
Vaping. (Getty)

No More E-Cigs in Public, Says <strike>Dad</strike> New York City Council

By Drew Grant
Some especially cute cigarette lighters. (Photo: Getty)

State Legislature Moves to Ban Novelty Lighters

By Gideon Resnick
Jack Smith during his performance. (Photographer unknown/Artists Space)

New ‘Giant Margaritas’ Hip-Hop Song Blasts Bloomberg’s Soda Rules

By Colin Campbell

Mayor Bloomberg: ‘We Interfere With Free Enterprise All the Time’

By Ross Barkan
(Photo: Wikimedia)

Bloomberg Considering ‘Biggest Loser’ Competition for NYC

By Colin Campbell
Disapproval. (Photo: Getty)

Bloomberg Slams ‘Anti-Bloomberg’ Mississippi’s Obesity Rate

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: CBSnews.com)

Mayor Bloomberg Thinks Mississippi’s ‘Anti-Bloomberg Bill’ Is ‘Just Farce’

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: Getty)

Court Blocks ‘Administrative Leviathan’ Soda Cup Rule, Mayor Vows to Appeal

By Colin Campbell

Bloomberg Says Government ‘Probably’ Shouldn’t Force People to Exercise

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: Getty)

Assemblyman to Introduce Legislation Limiting Drones in New York

By Colin Campbell

Mayor Bloomberg Dismisses Latest Criticism of Big Beverage Ban

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: Getty)

Mayor Bloomberg: 'We're Not Banning Everything!'

By Colin Campbell
NYPD commanding officers receive social media training at John Jay College. (DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)

Mayor Bloomberg Condemns 'Twittering' in Schools

By Colin Campbell
Governor Andrew Cuomo (Photo: Getty)

Cuomo: State Senate GOP's Gun Control Plan 'Misses the Mark'

By Colin Campbell
Rand Paul addressing the crowd.

Rand Paul Not a Fan of ‘Nanny Bloomberg,’ Soda Restrictions

By Colin Campbell

Quinn Breaks With Bloomberg Over Chick-fil-A: ‘Not Welcome’ in NYC

By Colin Campbell
(Photo: Getty)

Bloomberg: Don’t Expect Legislation to Undo Soda Ban

By Colin Campbell
Some things are good, others are bad?

Worried About The Soda Ban? Fear Not, Bloomberg to Support ‘National Donut Day’ [Video]

By Colin Campbell

Foursquare Cracks Down On Fake Mayors

By Observer Staff
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