Strike a Chord: Music Education
As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign, this week's Cityscape focuses in on music education.
Our guests include two...
City Councilman Wants To Block New Hookah Bars
New legislation would extend indoor smoking bans to include herbal smoke.
One New York City lawmaker wants to stymie the...
Brooklyn's Waterfront Gets An Industrial Makeover
Officials break ground on a new recycling center at the 30th Street Pier in Sunset Park.
A new environmentally friendly...
NYC Cash Toll Payers May Face Big Hikes
The plan, which the MTA Board is expected to approve, would increase fees for drivers paying cash by up to 18%.
The plan is a
modified version of one outlined by Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro. It would raise the tolls for resident discount E-Z Pass users 28 cents, and non-resident E-Z Pass users by 46 percent.This means that the cash toll on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge between Staten Island and Brooklyn would rise from $11 to $13, and Linda Barren, the President of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, said the increase would hurt Staten Island drivers, who can’t get off of the island without paying the tolls:
“It’s the worst possible time we could be raising anything, tolls or otherwise. I mean, we’re in the worst recession and people are just having a difficult time.”If approved next week, the increase will go into effect on January 1st. The MTA eventually plans to phase out its cash booths and change over to an all-electronic system.
Candy NYC!
With Halloween creeping closer, Cityscape is exploring the world of candy in New York City.
Halloween is right around the...
Tavern on the Green Reopens as Visitors Center
The new Tavern on the Green Visitors Center aims to lure tourists in with a retail shop and food truck vendors.
The iconic...
The Feds Team Up With Elmo To Prevent Flu
A new public service announcement shows families and children good ways to avoid getting the flu this winter.
Health and...
Who's the Boss
This week we are exploring the world of bosses
This Saturday is National Boss Day and we're marking the occasion by talking...