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A Doll's House Part 2
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
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
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
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
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
French Filmmaker Becomes Taxi Driver
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rolling on the Bronx River
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
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"
Michael Seidenburg runs a small used bookstore in New York City. It's called Brazenhead Books. But you won't find a cash...