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Taxi Panel May Raise Fares 20% in New York

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:05:59 +0000

An increase, if approved by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, could take effect as soon as mid-July. A public hearing is set for May 31.

City Room: Silver Questions Cuomo Tack for Protecting Disabled People

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:05:34 +0000

The Assembly speaker echoed concerns of others who have suggested that greater independent oversight would be more valuable than a state agency prosecuting abuse cases.

In Crane Above Manhattan, No False Moves Allowed

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:05:01 +0000

Tom Gordon is among an elite cadre who operate the 200 cranes that swing across the Manhattan skyline, but few work at the height that he does.

L.I.R.R. East Side Access Plan to Need More Time and Money

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:04:29 +0000

The construction of a Long Island Rail Road hub at Grand Central Terminal will cost $2 billion more than estimated and will not be completed until 2019, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.

Citing Sept. 11 Anniversary, New York Delays State Primary

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:03:50 +0000

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation that would move the election to Sept. 13 from Sept. 11, a day lawmakers have said should not be about politics.

City Room: Cornell’s High-Tech Campus Will Have a Temporary Home at Google

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:03:23 +0000

Before Cornell builds its new applied sciences school on Roosevelt Island, its first classes will be held in Google’s building in Chelsea.

For Niagara Falls Walk, ABC Tells Wallenda He Must Wear Harness

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:02:54 +0000

Nik Wallenda said he was prepared to wear a harness when walking over Niagara Falls but would rather not.

3rd Ceremony Held for Wife of Robert Kennedy Jr.

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:02:34 +0000

The private memorial service for Mary Richardson Kennedy, who hanged herself Wednesday, was organized by her friends and the Richardson family.

Brooklyn Contractor Cited for Fatal Building Collapse

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:02:01 +0000

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the contractor, SP&K Construction of Brooklyn, with 11 safety violations.

Opera News Will Stop Reviewing Metropolitan Opera

The New York Times — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:01:30 +0000

Opera News magazine said it would stop reviewing the Metropolitan Opera, a policy prompted by the Met’s dissatisfaction over negative critiques.