For decades, Hunt's Point was known as the dumping site of the East Coast. But a number of South Bronx groups, New York City agencies and community activists are transforming the area into a relaxing recreation zone.
All this week WFUV News has been introducing you to people who can't get enough of Broadway. Groupies if you will. People who spend thousands of dollars to see their favorite shows again and again and again. But, some theater enthusiasts aren't about to empty their bank account to see a show. So they wait in long lines the day of a performance for discounted seats. These rush tickets cost much less than the regular price.
A New York City artist has lassoed a small public park, creating a whimsical landscape of bright red, yellow and blue enclosures out of recycled lobster rope for visitors to explore.
Forty New York City high school students are going to Alan Cumming's one-man "Macbeth" on Broadway thanks to the kindness of strangers.
New Yorkers for Parks is an advocacy group that compiles report cards for the city's parks to address problems like litter and a lack of access.
Fleet Week, New York City's annual ode to the sea, will be virtually devoid of white-capped sailors and tall ships this year thanks to federal budget cuts that have severely curtailed spending by the U.S. Navy.
A plan to switch-over control of Playland Amusement Park in Westchester County is moving forward.
The New Museum's Recalling 1993 project has set up a toll free number (1-800-FOR-1993) and plastered it on Manhattan pay phones. People who call it will hear a message with information about what that neighborhood was like 20 years ago.
Some of the Jersey Shore's amusement piers and parks are springing back to life nearly five months after Superstorm Sandy.
Passover is one of the busiest times of year for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty.
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