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Melissa Mark-Viverito New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito said she would like to see the minimum wage in the city increased to $15 an hour, reports the Daily News .

Interfaith Medical Cneter Interfaith Medical Center was cleared from bankruptcy Tuesday morning, confirmed a spokeswoman at the hospital.

1509 Union Street, managed by BCB Realty, which has 77 open violations Tenants in Crown Heights and Bed Stuy are being pressured to move out of their rent-control apartment by landlords offering buyouts.

THIS IS A PART 1 IN A TWO PART SERIES ON GUNS IN AMERICA. STAY TUNED FOR PART 2, WHERE I'LL DISCUSS THE SOCIETAL ISSUES SURROUNDING GUN VIOLENCE. My gun experience, based on who you're talking to, is either close to nil or extensive.

Mayor Bill de Blasio is heralding a proposal Gov. Andrew Cuomo set forth over the weekend to raise the state minimum wage to $10.10 per hour, City & State reports .

Associated Press file photo by J. Scott Applewhite -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., center, confers with Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., right, with Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., The U.S.

The Noel Pointer Foundation has put together a stellar lineup and some other "string treats" for its June 4th annual cocktail & concert event . Serving as the event's MC and host is Tony Award-winner Ben Harney.

Hillary Neal Talk about going the extra mile for something you believe in...

Alternate Side of the Street Parking will be suspended this week on Wednesday June 4 and Thursday, June 5, in recognition of Shavuot. Expect high 70s and low 80s all week, with rain and some thunderstorms expected Tuesday through Thursday.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 SummerStage Presents: Salute to Hip Hop with DJ Bent Roc / Chubb Rock / Dana Dane / and Special Ed in association with WBLS 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.