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...

Happy Mother's Day

May 05, 2011|George Bodarky

This week's show is all about moms

If you somehow missed the ads for flowers, jewelry or brunch specials -- Sunday is Mother...

President Obama Visits Ground Zero

May 05, 2011|Chiara Wegener

President Obama visited Ground Zero Thursday for a symbolic wreath-laying ceremony.

President Obama paid his first visit as...

Detained Artists' Sculptures Unveiled in NYC

May 04, 2011|Claudia Morell

Mayor Bloomberg praises New York City for its ability to freely express art.

The sculptures of an artist detained in China...

Audit: NYC Women Wait Months for Mammograms

May 04, 2011|Julie Clark

Comptroller John Liu's audit says women wait as long as two months for exams.

The audit examined nine facilities and their...

Brooklyn Lawmaker Demands Weekend Buses

May 03, 2011|Angelina Chavez

Brooklyn State Senator Martin Golden wants to pressure the MTA to restore weekend express bus service.

Brooklyn...