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Independent Budget Office Reviews De Blasio's Budget

May 15, 2017|Andrew Seger

The New York City Independent Budget Office has released a review of Mayor de Blasio's Executive Budget and four-year...

City Comptroller Proposes New NYC Citizenship Fund

May 12, 2017|Michael Dobuski

With the Statue of Liberty in the background, City Comptroller Scott Stringer called on the city to create a fund designed...

NYS Assembly Grills Amtrak on Penn Station Plans

May 11, 2017|Andrew Seger

The New York State Assembly held a hearing today to probe upcoming construction plans at Penn Station. The hearing follows...

Peter Gethers Serves Up Touching Tribute to his Mom

May 10, 2017|George Bodarky

Food has the power to do much more than nourish our bodies. Just the taste of a certain dish can conjure up vivid memories...

Celebrities and Family Members Honor Legendary Composer Leonard Bernstein

May 09, 2017|Diana Nelson

A two year celebration is planned to mark what would have been the 100th birthday of the legendary composer Leonard...

Snoxsocks & The Wallep: Developing Socially-Conscious Businesses

May 09, 2017|Robin Shannon

Fordham Conversations Host Robin Shannon talks with two Fordham University students who were chosen for The Social Impact...

NYC Council Fighting Bad Landlords

May 08, 2017|Andrew Seger

New York City Council members want to put the brakes on landlords who seek to make an extra buck by creating illegal units...

Proposed Bill to Help Foster Kids Transition to Independence

May 08, 2017|Rowan Hornbeck

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and New York State Senator Kevin Parker has sponsored a bill to provide financial...

A Doll's House Part 2

May 05, 2017|John Platt

The scene opens on a large room, empty except for four contemporary Scandanavian chairs, a side table, and a potted plant...

Bronx Street Renaming Celebrates Mexican Holiday

May 05, 2017|Nick Ventura

The corner of Jerome Avenue and East 193rd Street looks a bit different today, as it's been renamed "Cinco de Mayo Place."...

Advocates Rally to Fill Vacant Lots with Affordable Housing

May 04, 2017|Theresa Schliep

1338 Stebbins Avenue in the Bronx is a vacant property, taking up almost three quarters of a city block. Picture the...

New York Named One of the Most Pedestrian-Friendly Cities

May 04, 2017|Andrew Seger

Astor Place Plaza seems almost out of place in downtown Manhattan. Trees and art sculptures line the streets, and people...

President Trump Visits NYC Tomorrow

May 03, 2017|Diana Nelson

President Trump is visiting New York City tomorrow. WFUV's Diana Nelson visited the area where he'll be to gauge public...

39 Charged in Social Media Scam

May 03, 2017|Mario Nicastro
39 people in New York City have been charged with stealing millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims on social media. 
 
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French Filmmaker Becomes Taxi Driver

May 03, 2017|George Bodarky

Imagine going undercover as a New York City taxi driver. What stories might emerge from your back seat? Our guest this week...

Animal Welfare Advocates Want to Protect Cats' Claws

May 02, 2017|Jake Shore

Animal welfare advocates want cats to be able to keep their claws in New York state.

The practice of removing a cat's claws...

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