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Privatization may be the answer, some executives say. But tax cuts in Washington are also a threat.VIDEO
New York plans to expand Medicaid in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act, but the state's expensive program calls for better reform.
The American Cancer Society wants upstate New York to get the same dose of anti-smoking measures as New York City.VIDEO
NYC's proposal to limit sugary beverages to 16 ounces has received national attention. On Wednesday, the public had their chance to speak, but few took the opportunity.
Feeling inspired by the upcoming Summer Olympics? Check out our guide to free and low-cost fitness opportunities in New York City.
In 2012, a number of the mayor's long-term policy strategies have taken major hits from the courts and lawmakers.
The city's proposal for teeny apartments is part of a larger movement to fill the evolving needs of a growing population.
If the proposed fare increase is approved, six cents per ride will be deposited into a healthcare fund for drivers.
Former Mayor Ed Koch has called for closing the aging nuclear plant in Westchester County, saying it poses a danger to the 8 million people who live 24 miles to the south in New York City – especially in the wake of what was learned from the Fukushima disaster.
In their findings for New York state, two recent reports gave quite different safety ratings for individual hospitals.




