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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...

Legislators Want MTA to Check for Lead Paint in Stations throughout NYC

May 01, 2017|Andrew Seger

Lawmakers in New York are pressuring the MTA to get rid of lead paint in subway stations and other infrastructure throughout...

From Rock and Roll to Hip Hop: Urban Youth Cultures in Post War America

May 01, 2017|Robin Shannon

Fordham Conversations Host Robin Shannon and Fordham Professor Dr. Mark Naison discuss the evolution of rock and rap and the...

Amtrak Announces Upcoming Repairs to Penn Station

April 27, 2017|Andrew Seger

Amtrak has announced plans to improve Penn Station, but some railroad riders are not thrilled about what it will mean for...

Bryant Park Unveils Luxury Bathroom Renovation

April 27, 2017|Anthony Ali

When you think of ribbon cuttings, what comes to mind? A store opening or a construction site, perhaps. But how about a...

From the Projects to the Podium

April 26, 2017|Robin Shannon
Fordham Conversations Host Robin Shannon talks with Author and Fordham Alumni Valerie Irick Rainford.  In her book “Until...

Rolling on the Bronx River

April 26, 2017|George Bodarky

The Mohegan Indians knew it as Aquehung or "River of High Bluffs." We know it as the Bronx River. The roughly 24-mile river...

Comptroller Stringer Releases Report Showing the Effects of Gentrification Across NYC

April 25, 2017|Diana Nelson

A new report shows business growth in New York City's gentrifying neighborhoods -- like Central Harlem and Brooklyn -- is...

Secret Bookstore Makes For A "Nerd Heaven"

April 24, 2017|Michael Dobuski

Michael Seidenburg runs a small used bookstore in New York City. It's called Brazenhead Books. But you won't find a cash...