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Strike a Chord: Mental Health Workers Face Unique Challenges with Chinese Immigrants

June 18, 2013|Jacob Anderson
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

Chinatown is one of the most densely populated and fastest...

Following Weeks of Attacks, Quinn Challenges Opponents' Records

June 17, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
Lead Democrat Christine Quinn says her opponent's records are no match to hers.
Leading Democrat in New York City's...

Strike a Chord: Mental Illness Advocates Reject Implications of Proposed Funding

June 17, 2013|Jacob Anderson
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

Calling for a national conversation on mental illness earlier...

Cityscape: Behind the Trucks with NYC's Sanitation Workers

June 15, 2013|George Bodarky
We're shedding light on a New York City department that’s sometimes underappreciated.

They collect our garbage, and plow our...

MTA Graduates Eight New Police Dogs

June 14, 2013|Veronica Volk
The dogs and their handlers were part of a graduation and dedication ceremony today.

The MTA Police Department uses dogs for...

State Senator Pushes for Speed Cameras in New York City School Zones

June 14, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Reports of speeding in the Bronx have Senator Jeff Klein concerned about the safety of the city's kids

Speed cameras could...

Efforts to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York Faces a Tough Fight

June 13, 2013|Kris Venezia
Advocates Say Legalization Will Bring Financial Benefits to the Empire State.

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Uriah Hall has won...

NYC Councilman Van Bramer Wants CitiBike in Queens ASAP

June 13, 2013|Justin Hyland
Superstorm Sandy delayed implementation in May.

Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is calling on the D-O-T to more quickly...

The South Bronx Looks to Bring in Big-Name Retailers

June 13, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Community Organizations pair up to improve business along 3rd Avenue and 149th Street
The South Bronx is looking to attract...

Manhattan Borough President Proposes Plan To Jump-Start NYC Exports

June 12, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Borough President Scott Stringer outlines a plan to help small businesses sell overseas

Manhattan Borough President Scott...

On the Heels of Rival's Memoir, de Blasio Looks to Humanize Himself

June 11, 2013|Connor Ryan
Bill de Blasio ties his family life to public schools in personal campaign video.

Leading mayoral candidate Christine Quinn’s...

Quinn Lands Support of Women's Advocacy Group

June 11, 2013|Connor Ryan
National Organization for Women endorses Christine Quinn for mayor -- but not necessarily because she is a woman.

New York...

Ground Broken for New Bronx Shopping Center

June 10, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
New development promises hundreds of new jobs.

The Kingsbridge section of the Bronx will become home to a brand new shopping...

Cityscape: NYC the Not So Concrete Jungle

June 08, 2013|George Bodarky
We're taking time to smell the flowers

New York City is known as the “concrete jungle,” but you won’t be hard pressed to find...

Fordham Conversations: She Ratchet

June 08, 2013|Robin Shannon
How disparaging names culturally affect African Americans

 A discussion with Fordham University’s  Julianny Gomez and Dr...

Bronx LGBTQ Center Announces Outreach Initiatives

June 07, 2013|Veronica Volk
Bronx LGBTQ Center held a news conference today in response to recent hate crimes against the community in NYC.

Tym Moss of...