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Air Conditioning: New York's Coolest Invention

August 27, 2014|Stephanie Colombini
These days, it'd be tough to imagine a hot summer day in crowded New York City without a chance to cool off in some air...
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Nikola Tesla: New York's "Real" Father of Electricity

August 26, 2014|Rob Palazzolo
Use electricity? You can thank Tesla for that.

At the corner of 40th Street and 6th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, a street...

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Morning Brief: August 26

August 26, 2014|Jeff Coltin
NYC takes Home the Emmys

Primetime TV’s biggest awards show was last night, with New York-based shows taking home some big...

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Tennis Program Teaches Life Lessons to Kids

August 25, 2014|Rob Palazzolo
The founder says he wants others to benefit from the game like he did.

Two weeks of tennis begin in Queens today as the US...

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Thinking Pink: Tracing the History of Sweet 'N Low

August 25, 2014|George Bodarky
Ask just about anyone what comes in a little pink packet and they’ll likely tell you -- Sweet 'N Low.

Sweet ’N Low is ever...

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Driving Soapboxes to Build Community

August 22, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Fifth Annual Coney Island Soapbox Derby runs tomorrow.

Soapbox derby cars are often seen as a relic of the past, like subway...

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ACL Injuries on the Rise in Teen Athletes

August 22, 2014|Kris Venezia
Studies show more young athletes are suffering injuries to their knees.

All this week, WFUV News is looking at a concerning...

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Morning Brief: August 22

August 22, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for August 22!

Weather

Today, scattered thunderstorms continuing until the evening, high of 74, and...

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Gun Offenders Could face "Public Shaming"

August 21, 2014|Jeff Coltin
NY City Council bill intoduced to make a public sex offender registry, much like sex offender registry.
Breaking a gun law...
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NYC Baseball Facility Aims to Show Young Athletes the Right Way to Play

August 21, 2014|Kris Venezia
The Baseball Center focuses on proper mechanics with young ball players.

All this week, WFUV News is looking at an alarming...

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Morning Brief: August 21

August 21, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for August 21!

Weather

Today, cloudy in the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, high of 78...

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NYC Lawmakers Want More Transparency in Elections

August 20, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern
New York City Council members are trying to ban anonymous campaign mailers.

New York City Council members are pushing for...

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Cityscape: Bright Ideas

August 20, 2014|George Bodarky
This week's show has an inventors and inventions theme.

New York City is classic, but ahead of the curve at the same time. In...

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Fordham Conversations: Changing Tides of Romance Novels

August 20, 2014|Robin Shannon
In defense of the romance novel...

Sexist and formulaic or a harmless guilty pleasure? What are your assumptions about...

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Sports Specialists Discuss the Rise in Arm Injuries in Young Ball Players

August 20, 2014|Kris Venezia
Doctors agree that overuse is a major factor for arm injuries in teen baseball players.

All this week, WFUV News is looking...

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Morning Brief: August 20

August 20, 2014|Kris Venezia
What you need to know for August 20!

Weather

Today, sunny with a high of 82, and tonight, clear with a low of 66. [Full...

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