NY State Senator Schumer Calls on EPA to Reinterpret Drinking Water Law

December 09, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Schumer aims to save taxpayer dollars -- and fire hydrants.

New York State Senator Chuck Schumer says New Yorkers could be...

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Morning Brief: December 9th

December 09, 2013|Kris Venezia
There's fun events happening in New York City, even with the cold weather.

Looking to beat the cold? Check out a Broadway...

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One Week After Metro-North Derailment, Senators Demand Cameras Be Required on Trains

December 08, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Senators Chuck Schumer and Richard Blumenthal say inward and outward cameras on trains could help prevent fatal accidents...
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Cityscape: Taxi!

December 07, 2013|George Bodarky
Who is behind the wheel of those bright yellow New York City taxicabs?

The New York City taxi is an iconic automobile with a...

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Fordham Conversations: Can Spirit Exist in a Physical World?

December 07, 2013|Chris Williams
Is there more to us than our physical bodies?
This week on Fordham Conversations, Fordham Philosophy professor Bill...
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Morning Brief: December 6

December 06, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Remembering Mandela

New Yorkers are mourning the death of former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson...

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Most Diverse Class of Firefighters in New York City History Graduates the Academy

December 05, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Diversity in the FDNY soars since a 2009 federal ruling forced the department to reform its hiring practices.

Of the 242 FDNY...

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Mayor-Elect de Blasio Appoints Bill Bratton as NYC's next Police Commissioner

December 05, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Bratton returns to lead the NYPD.
Mayor-elect Bill De Blasio appointed William Bratton as New York City's next top cop on...
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Morning Brief: December 5

December 05, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Hanukkah comes to an end with scarcely a square knish.

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights ends tonight at sundown. ...

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Cuomo Says Human Error, Not Mechanical Failure, Caused Train Derailment

December 04, 2013|Connor Ryan
Official: Train engineer suspended by Metro-North Railroad on Sunday.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that based on the...

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