Lieber Named NYC Deputy Mayor For Economic Development

Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Thursday named Robert Lieber, president of the city's Economic Development Corp., as the new deputy mayor for economic development.

Catskill Ski Resort Still Facing Opposition

Gov. Eliot Spitzer may have brokered a more environmentally friendly version of a long-stalled Catskills resort plan, but opposition in the local community remains dynamic.

Congestion Pricing Boundary May Change

The northernmost boundary for congestion pricing in Manhattan is likely to change from 86th street to 60th street, according to Crain's New York.

NYC City Council Plans Infrastructure Task Force

The New York City Council announced plans to create an infrastructure task force that will closely monitor private development projects.

A Blogger Grows in Brooklyn

Monday's Metro newspaper checks out an interesting environmental blog worth checking out. It is written by Ethan Oringel from Brooklyn and is called Green Brooklyn.

Floating Pool to Open On The East River

A floating pool will debut on the East River next week just in time to cool down New Yorkers on hot summer days.

NYC Not Making the Most of Its Parks

A study, called "Making the Most of Our Parks" by the Citizens Budget Commission, found that the quality of the typical New York City park is determined largely by whether it is in a wealthy or poor neighborhood. 

Comptroller Puts His Money On PlaNYC

New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson on Wednesday announced his support for Mayor Michael Bloomberg's PlaNYC 2030 -- with so

Senate Poised To Pass Congestion Pricing

The Daily News reports that Senate Majority Leader Bruno said Tuesday it is his "expectation" that the Rep