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NYC Mayor Bloomberg Wants to Protect New Yorker's Hearing
March 06, 2013|Angelina Chavez
Mayor Bloomberg says the music is getting too loud and it’s time for New Yorkers to protect their hearing.
Mayor Bloomberg...
Homeless Numbers Increasing in New York City
March 05, 2013|Kris Venezia
New York City Shelters Housing More Struggling Families.
A New York City advocacy group says the number of people staying in...
De Blasio: NYC Has a Shortage of Full-Day Pre-K Spots
March 04, 2013|Claudia Morell
New report finds New York City's full-day pre-K programs don't have enough seats to meet demand.
The application process for...
Cityscape: Getting to Know Queens
March 02, 2013|George Bodarky
A closer look at an often overlooked borough.
While not as glorified in popular media and guide books as Manhattan or...
Fordham Conversations: The Contradictions of Fair Hope
March 02, 2013|Robin Shannon
This week we look at why Alabama's "Fair Hope" society is struggling to survive.
In the post-civil war south, many freed...
New Jersey Environment Will Feel Sequester
March 01, 2013|Kris Venezia
New Jersey Department of Environment Protection Likely to Lose Almost $5 Million.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental...
Latino Mental Health Organizations Fight for More Funding
March 01, 2013|Laura Macchiarola
Mental health groups and Latino communities say more mental health programs are a must.
Mental health clinics throughout New...
Fairway Market in Red Hook Brooklyn Reopens
March 01, 2013|Chris Williams
Local businesses say they're happy to see the market back in business.
The Fairway Market in Red Hook Brooklyn reopens today...
Fordham Conversations: The Lost History of Buried Slaves
February 23, 2013|Robin Shannon
This week we learn how the graves of African American slaves paint a picture of American cultural history.
Fordham University...
Cityscape: The Centennials
February 23, 2013|George Bodarky
We're exploring three 100-year-old NYC institutions.
New York City’s constantly evolving. But, there are some institutions...
Harlem Landmark In-the-Making Promises NY's First-Ever Civil Rights Museum
February 22, 2013|Laura Macchiarola
A 102 year-old civil rights group is planning a new hub for Harlem.
An historic civil rights organization is going to...
Jersey Firefighters to Help Each Other Rebuild after Sandy
February 20, 2013|Jeff Coltin
New program connects firefighters in need with volunteers
During Superstorm Sandy, many firefighters responded to emergencies...
NY Elected Offical Announces Anti-violence Initiative
February 20, 2013|Angelina Chavez
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino says the nation cannot have another tragedy like the Newtown school shooting.
West...
Elevated Home Legislation Helps Sandy Victims
February 20, 2013|Chris Williams
New legislation to provide more oversight for homeowners who plan to elevate their homes after Superstorm Sandy.
The...
Trolley Tour Celebrates Music History in the Bronx
February 18, 2013|Chris Williams
A tour will highlight music legends who lived and performed in the South Bronx.
On Saturday, Fordham University professor...
Cityscape: The Measure of Manhattan
February 16, 2013|George Bodarky
The story of the man who plotted Manhattan's famous street grid.
You might be familiar with the names Frederick Law Olmsted...