Blog: Latest Reports from The Wall Street Journals ‘Metropolis’

Here are the latest reports from The Wall Street Journals ‘Metropolis’.

Expense Figures for Christie’s Foreign Travel Released
Foreign trips New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took in the past several months as he has contemplated a run for president cost $124,000 in taxpayer-funded security expenses and photography, according to administration figures released Friday.

With Rent Laws Expiring at Midnight, de Blasio Warns Landlords Not to Take Advantage
With rent regulations set to expire at midnight, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio railed against the gridlock in Albany, saying hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could lose their homes if lawmakers fail to act.

Bill Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas Passes in Albany
Partisan tussles here have stalled rent-control laws and tax policies as the legislative session draws to a close, but one bill has really gone to the dogs.

Homeless Man Charged with Pushing Transgender Woman on Subway Track
The homeless man accused of pushing a 28-year-old transgender woman onto subway tracks earlier this month was arraigned Tuesday on charges including attempted murder in Manhattan Criminal Court.

From Figure Skaters to Taxidermy, Museums Devoted to the Obscure Abound
The New York region has a big appetite for small museums catering to obscure topics.

New Jersey Donors Are Among Hosts for Jeb Bush Fundraiser in New York
Jeb Bush is set to hold a fundraising breakfast next week in New York City that is co-hosted by an extensive list of 35 donors, including some New Jersey names.

Correction Officer Sentenced to Five Years in Death of Inmate
A former correction officer was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday to five years in prison for denying medical care to an inmate who later died from eating poisonous chemicals.

Photos: New Yorkers Hold Vigil for Charleston, S.C., After Mass Shooting
New Yorkers gathered in solidarity with Charleston, S.C. on Sunday night, holding a candlelight vigil outside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

NYC Storytelling Event Hears Tales of Lost Loved Ones
A few nights before Father’s Day, Mathew Rodriguez talked to an audience of more than 60 people about the death of his father from an AIDS-related illness four years ago.

Tourist Leaving Yoga Class Slashed with Machete in Bryant Park
A woman sitting in Bryant Park was slashed with a machete by a homeless man Tuesday, police said.

Stonewall Inn Designated a New York City Landmark
The site of the Stonewall Inn, a gay club and bar where 1969 riots played a significant part in the modern gay-rights movement, was designated a city landmark Tuesday by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission.

NJ Budget No Setback for Gov. Chris Christie’s Political Push
As New Jersey’s budget moves through Trenton this week, Gov. Chris Christie is also keeping his political calendar full.

Man Sought for Assaults on Women Apparently Killed Himself: NYPD
A man who repeatedly complained of being rejected by women and was wanted in connection with a string of attacks on Asian women in Manhattan this month apparently hung himself in the basement of a Madison Avenue building, New York City police said on Tuesday.

Handcuffed Prisoner Escapes from NYPD Custody in Manhattan
The New York Police Department on Wednesday was hunting for a man who escaped from officers while being transported from an upper Manhattan stationhouse for an arraignment in a close-range shooting.

New Indictment Against Son of Slain NYC Hedge-Fund Founder
A man accused of fatally shooting his 70-year-old father, a Manhattan hedge-fund founder, has been indicted on a new charge of criminal possession of forgery devices, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

Video: Fans Get Cozy in Seinfeld Apartment – Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That
A real and spectacular replica of Jerry Seinfeld’s apartment opened to fans Wednesday, allowing visitors to become master of their favorite TV personality’s domain.

NYC Authorities Indict 35 People After Two Drug-Trafficking Rings Busted
Authorities broke up two separate drug-trafficking organizations in Upper Manhattan, indicting 35 people on drug charges, officials said on Thursday.

Gov. Cuomo’s Proposal: Let Him Officiate Weddings
Do you take this governor to be your lawfully ordained marriage officiant?

New York Politicians Cheer Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other area politicians took to social media to cheer the Supreme Court’s decision that gay marriage is a constitutional right.

New York City Mayor and Family to Take 9-Day Vacation in U.S.
The de Blasio family is taking a nine-day jaunt to the Southwestern and Western U.S., City Hall said Monday afternoon.