Proposed Bill to Help Foster Kids Transition to Independence

May 08, 2017|Rowan Hornbeck

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and New York State Senator Kevin Parker has sponsored a bill to provide financial...

A Doll's House Part 2

May 05, 2017|John Platt

The scene opens on a large room, empty except for four contemporary Scandanavian chairs, a side table, and a potted plant...

Bronx Street Renaming Celebrates Mexican Holiday

May 05, 2017|Nick Ventura

The corner of Jerome Avenue and East 193rd Street looks a bit different today, as it's been renamed "Cinco de Mayo Place."...

Advocates Rally to Fill Vacant Lots with Affordable Housing

May 04, 2017|Theresa Schliep

1338 Stebbins Avenue in the Bronx is a vacant property, taking up almost three quarters of a city block. Picture the...

New York Named One of the Most Pedestrian-Friendly Cities

May 04, 2017|Andrew Seger

Astor Place Plaza seems almost out of place in downtown Manhattan. Trees and art sculptures line the streets, and people...

President Trump Visits NYC Tomorrow

May 03, 2017|Diana Nelson

President Trump is visiting New York City tomorrow. WFUV's Diana Nelson visited the area where he'll be to gauge public...

39 Charged in Social Media Scam

May 03, 2017|Mario Nicastro
39 people in New York City have been charged with stealing millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims on social media. 
 
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French Filmmaker Becomes Taxi Driver

May 03, 2017|George Bodarky

Imagine going undercover as a New York City taxi driver. What stories might emerge from your back seat? Our guest this week...

Animal Welfare Advocates Want to Protect Cats' Claws

May 02, 2017|Jake Shore

Animal welfare advocates want cats to be able to keep their claws in New York state.

The practice of removing a cat's claws...

Legislators Want MTA to Check for Lead Paint in Stations throughout NYC

May 01, 2017|Andrew Seger

Lawmakers in New York are pressuring the MTA to get rid of lead paint in subway stations and other infrastructure throughout...