Gay Rights Advocates Fight for Same Sex Marriage Bill
May 17, 2011|Chiara Wegener
New York Bar Associations say there are over 1,300 state regulations that discriminate against same-sex couples.
For years...
An Alien Invasion
May 17, 2011|George Bodarky
We're exploring the idea of aliens in NYC.
The Hollywood blockbuster, Men In Black, tells the story of two men who keep an...
Group Says NJ Should Fix Existing Roads and Bridges
May 16, 2011|Chiara Wegener
The Tri State Transportation Campaign says starting new projects takes attention away from other types of roadwork.
The Tri...
NYC Synagogue Reacts to Terror Threat
May 13, 2011|Chiara Wegener
A cantor from a lower Manhattan synagogue says his temple will not focus too much on the threats.
A cantor at a lower...
Dan Rather
May 13, 2011|Sara Kugel
Advice from the Life of a Veteran Newsman
Veteran news man Dan Rather recently visited Fordham University where he share...
The Hobby Shop
May 12, 2011|George Bodarky
An exploration of different hobbies in New York City
Between work, chores and everything in between, it can be hard to find...
New South Bronx Homeless Center Opens
May 11, 2011|Claudia Morell
The PATH center is located on 151 East 151st Street, replacing the old Emergency Assistance Unit.
A new center for homeless...
New York City to Launch New Emergency Alert System
May 10, 2011|Chiara Wegener
A new emergency service called PLAN (Personal Localized Alerting Network) will send out text message alerts in case of a...
Feds Give States Money for High Speed Rails
May 09, 2011|Sara Kugel
Nearly $800 million in federal money will be used to upgrade high speed rail service on the Northeast corridor. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the improvements will save passengers thousands of traveling hours.
“There is a pin-up demand in America for high speed rail and not just by President Obama or Vice President Biden,” said LaHood. “This is what the people want.”
Under the plan announced Monday, several critical segments on the Northeast corridor will see train speeds increase from 135 to 160 miles per hour. The grant is part of the $2 billion of high speed rail money rejected by Florida.
Meanwhile, Connecticut has been awarded $30 million in leftover federal transportation money. The funds are intended for a high-speed rail project between New Haven and Springfield, Massachussetts. However, some state leaders are not satisfied with that amount. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal said he wants to know why the area did not receive a bigger share of the funds rejected by Florida. Blumenthal said the state hoped for $227 million.
Mayor's Proposed Budget Cuts Teacher Jobs
May 06, 2011|John Rogan
The Mayor's budget proposal seeks to close a multi-billion dollar deficit.
Nearly 4,300 New York City teachers will be laid...