Monthly Archives: November 2013
Bloomberg Wins Latest Battle, Smoking Age Now 21
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed legislation that will raise the age to buy cigarettes to 21 and older, but a new report says tobacco companies are still marketing their product to teens. The New York Public Interest … Continue reading
NYC Cab Drivers Sign Petition to End Mandatory Fare Tax
Thousands of yellow cab drivers have signed a petition against a mandatory tax that charges them six cents per fare. The fee mandated by the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission will go towards a “disability insurance and health-care … Continue reading
A Hotspot for Tourism in the Bronx
Many Fordham University students have tasted a cream-stuffed cannoli from DeLillo Café & Pastry Shop or wrapped their hands around a grinder from Tino’s Delicatessen, but now some tourists may find themselves enjoying the culture right outside the Rose Hill … Continue reading