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Cityscape: Struggling to "Make It" in NYC

April 06, 2013|George Bodarky

Being successful in New York City isn't always easy.

As the song goes, if you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere. A...

Fordham Conversations: Legendary Insight with Author Ernie Palladino

April 06, 2013|Robin Shannon

The relationship shared by two great football minds

Most football fans know the success story of Coach Vince Lombardi’s days...

New York's MTA to be Honored with a Stewardship Award

April 05, 2013|Angelina Chavez

The MTA has helped preseve the Corbin Building in lower Manhattan among other landmarks.

The MTA is receiving a special award...

CT Governor Signs Gun Control Bill

April 04, 2013|Chris Williams

The legislation adds more than 100 firearms to the state's assault weapons ban.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a...

Plans to Reinvent Playland Move Forward

April 04, 2013|Claudia Morell

Park attendance has declined over the years.

A plan to switch-over control of Playland Amusement Park in Westchester County...

"The Tonight Show" to Return to NYC

April 03, 2013|Jeff Coltin

Fallon to replace Leno in city that never sleeps

NBC's "The Tonight Show" hasn't been filmed in New York City since 1972...

NYC Public Advocate Calls for Change in the City Council's Spending

April 03, 2013|Chris Williams

Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio wants to change the way the City Council spends money.

De Blasio is calling for the...

Cityscape: A Hare Raising Edition

March 30, 2013|George Bodarky

We explore twists on Easter themes in New York City.

On this edition of Cityscape, we're exploring Easter themes with some...

City Officials Reach Compromise on Paid Sick Leave Legislation

March 29, 2013|Connor Ryan

Forthcoming law requires some New York City companies to provide employees with paid sick days.

After blocking paid sick day...

Issues Tank: Local Residents Cringe as Quinn Supports Waste Transfer Station

March 28, 2013|Connor Ryan

Nearby residents worry about added pollution, garbage truck traffic. Quinn is only mayoral candidate in full support of...

Mayor Bloomberg Helps Open NYC Tech Company

March 28, 2013|Chris Williams

On Deck has provided NYC companies with $10 million in loans.

Mayor Bloomberg helped to open the new headquarters of a New...

NYC Smokers Snuffed for 10 Years

March 27, 2013|Jeff Coltin

City Marks Smoke-Free Air Act's 10th Anniversary

"Smoking or Non-smoking?"

It's been 10 years since New York City...

NYC Pay Phones Offer an Oral History of 1993

March 27, 2013|Chris Williams

Manhattan pay phones are now part of an art exhibit.

The New Museum's Recalling 1993 project has set up a toll free number...

Cityscape: From Broadway Publicist to Prisoners' Rights Advocate

March 23, 2013|George Bodarky

Fortune Society founder talks about his new memoir.

How does one go from rubbing elbows with likes of Bette Davis and...

How Have American Catholic Sisters Changed the Church?

March 23, 2013|Robin Shannon

A look at how Catholic sisters have responded to some of the most pressing challenges in recent Church history.

American...

Coney Island Residents Want More Than The Wonder Wheel

March 22, 2013|Angelina Chavez

Coney Island’s amusement park area is set to reopen this weekend. But, some residents and community groups won’t be...