Monthly Archives: December 2013

New York City Council Votes for Restrictions on e-Cigarettes

By New York News Network On Thursday, the New York City council in its final meeting for the 2010-2013 session voted to ban electronic cigarettes, or “e-cigarettes,” in places where regular cigarettes are restricted. The legislation, whose prime sponsor was … Continue reading

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Barrios-Paoli Appointed to Head Health & Humans Services

By New York News Network On Thursday, Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio announced another appointment of his administration, introducing Lilliam Barrios-Paoli as his Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. Ms. Barrios-Paoli has served three New York City mayors, she is … Continue reading

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Bloomberg’s Better Grades

By New York News Network In his last months in office, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been taking a bit of a victory lap, highlighting the achievements of his 12-year administration. So it is sometimes hard to tell whether the high … Continue reading

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