New Net-Like Device Prevents Litter from Reaching Bronx Waterways
June 27, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The DEP is taking steps to help clean up the Bronx River.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection...
City Council May Override Bloomberg's Veto of Paid Sick Leave Bill
June 26, 2013|Ann Pierret
The New York City Council is voting Wednesday night on whether they're going to override Mayor Bloomberg's veto of the paid...
New York Lawmakers Push for Pregnancy Center Regulation
June 25, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A group of NY legislators are pushing for a federal law to regulate pregnancy center advertising tactics.
City Council...
Bloomberg Praises Speed Camera Law
June 25, 2013|Justin Hyland
The mayor says that putting speed cameras in school zones will increase safety
Mayor Bloomberg wants New York City drivers...
City Council Approves Newsstand Price Limit
June 25, 2013|Connor Ryan
City Council approves legislation that raises the price limit at newsstands from $5 to $10.
The New York City Council...
Mayor, Law Enforcement Urges City Council to Vote Down Upcoming Bills
June 24, 2013|Connor Ryan
Mayor, Police Commissioner urge City Council not to pass "misguided legislation."
Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Police...
Deadline Approaches for 9/11 Compensation Fund
June 24, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Lawmakers and community members launch campaign publicizing health benefits for 9/11 survivors.
First responders, workers...
New Signage in NYC Helps Pedestrains Find Their Way
June 24, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
Department of Transportation Commissioner Jannette Sadik-Kahn announced "WalkNYC" program today
A New York City Department...
Strike a Chord: Combating Mental Illness Stereotypes
June 22, 2013|George Bodarky
WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign is focusing on mental health stereotypes.
A mental illness is a medical condition that...
Fordham Conversations: Strikes a Chord to Help Combat the Stigma of Mental Illness
June 22, 2013|Robin Shannon
What do you do when the genius mind is also schizophrenic?
Every quarter WFUV’s Strike a Chord campaign examines an issue...