Record Back-to-School Spending Expected

August 13, 2019|George Bodarky

Back-to-school shoppers are expected to spend a record amount this year. How much??? Listen to this report.

Governor Andrew Cuomo Fights To End Workplace Harassment

August 12, 2019|Brianna Lyman

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation strengthening work place harrassment laws. 

Senator Richard Blumenthal Warns Parents About Hot Cars

August 12, 2019|Brianna Lyman

Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal is calling on Congress to pass the HOT CARS Act. 

Freedomland: The Rise and Fall (part 2)

August 12, 2019|Robin Shannon

On June 19, 1960 a short-lived, history-themed amusement park opened on what now sits co-op city in the Bronx. Freedomland U...

Getting to The Art of It: The Audubon Mural Project

August 09, 2019|Alexandra Parker

An art project is bringing endangered wildlife to Upper Manhattan in a unique way. For WFUV's Getting to the Art of it, Alex...

Missssssing Snake at The Bronx Zoo

August 08, 2019|Eliot Schiaparelli

A mildly venomous snake went missing from its enclosure at The Bronx Zoo so WFUV went looking for it...

Efforts In One Borough For Better Mental Health Services

August 08, 2019|Natalie Migliore

Children who have had traumatic experiences can often struggle to succeed in the classroom. Advocates, parents, and...

SummerStage Commits to Gender Balance Lineup

August 07, 2019|Julia Agos

Female artists make up less than 30 percent of music festival lineups. But as WFUV's Julia Agos reports, one festival in New...

Katz's Win Means a Special Election in Early 2020

August 07, 2019|Andrew Millman

With rival Tiffany Cabán officially conceding yesterday, Melinda Katz is now on track to become Queens’ next District...

Around My Block: Introducing the Bronx River

August 07, 2019|Eliot Schiaparelli

Around My Block tells the story of everyday New Yorkers making lasting impacts - big and small - in their community. We're...