Top Stories - NY1.com

Search terms:

All City Public Schools To Be Closed Tomorrow

Schools Chancellor Joel Klein has decided that all New York City public schools will be closed tomorrow, due to the anticipated snowstorm that is also prompting city officials to deploy emergency crews on storm duty and suspend alternate-side parking rules. | View a full list of school, programs and activities that have announced they will be closed tomorrow.

Updated 5:00 PM

Sources: State Senate To Expel Monserrate

Sources tell NY1 Queens Senator Hiram Monserrate will be expelled sometime tonight by the State Senate following his misdemeanor conviction.

Updated 8:44 PM

Special Election In Queens To Fill Assembly Vacancy

Two candidates in Queens are awaiting the results of a special election held Tuesday to fill an open Assembly seat. | View the latest election returns

Updated 8:58 PM

Toyota Expands Recall To Include Prius, Lexus Hybrids

After much speculation, Toyota is moving forward with a recall of its 2010 Prius hybrids over brake problems, in the latest safety issue for the world's largest automaker.

Updated 2:32 PM

LIRR Lays Out Storm Preparation Plans

Long Island Railroad officials say preparations are already underway to keep tracks and platforms clear ahead of Wednesday's snowstorm.

02/09/2010 07:46 PM

School Expansion Plan Threatens Corona Business

The Department of Education is looking to add more classrooms in Queens, but they may have to force property owners in Corona out in order to do so.

02/09/2010 07:16 PM

Some Queens Locals Question Whether Monserrate Should Remain A Senator

As residents of Jackson Heights, Queens awaited a reported State Senate vote to expel their district's senator on Tuesday, Hiram Monserrate, some said Monserrate was given special treatment in the wake after his conviction of a misdemeanor assault charge.