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NYC Wants More "Micro-Apartments" in the Five Boroughs

July 09, 2012|Katie Fisher

A new program would help design apartments no bigger than 300-square feet.

New York City's hoping to make living in the Big...

ABC Introduces 'Good Afternoon America'

July 09, 2012|Connor Ryan

New daytime show will fill time slot until Katie Couric's talk show begins in September on ABC.

"Good Afternoon America"...

Cityscape: Beer Here!!!

July 07, 2012|George Bodarky

An exploration of beer history and culture in NYC.

Beer has a long and storied history in New York City, in part due to the...

Fordham Conversations: Positive Marketing & City Bike Safety

July 07, 2012|Robin Shannon

How marketing can help improve consumer’s lives

Fordham University recently launched a research center that looks at how...

Some NYC Young Adults Getting Summer Jobs

July 05, 2012|Kris Venezia

City's Summer Youth Employment Program gives some students spending money.

Almost 32,000 New York City young adults will...

Contestants Get Set for Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Contest

July 03, 2012|Kris Venezia

Competitors weighed-in today at City Hall Park.

Contestants for the Nathan's annual hot dog eating competition took part in...

Food Boat Hits the Water for its Second Summer

July 02, 2012|Kris Venezia

Ship delivers drinks and munchies to sailors in Connecticut.

A one of a kind restaurant owner brings Connecticut boaters...

'Ignite the Night' Planners Reveal Best Places to Watch Fireworks

July 02, 2012|Connor Ryan

Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney to perform at Macy's 36th annual fireworks show over the Hudson River.

Macy's is back to help New...

Cityscape: "The Man With the Golden Ear"

June 30, 2012|George Bodarky

A new book explores the career of pop-music hit maker, Don Kirshner.

Don Kirshner is not exactly a household name, but if you...

…Who is Alex Trebek

June 30, 2012|Robin Shannon

Jeopardy host Alex Trebex shares his history, some funny stories and advice.

Alex Trebek is famous for entertaining millions...

'Romeo and Juliet' Ignites Summer Tradition

June 29, 2012|Connor Ryan

Shakespeare on the Sound hopes to spark "fearlessness" among local community.

"In fair Verona...in fair Verona..." so goes...

New 24/7 Laundry Mat Hits the Upper East Side

June 29, 2012|Kris Venezia

Dashlocker offers customers a new way to clean dirty clothes.

A new laundry mat on the Upper East Side has no dryers or...

McCarren Park Pool Gets a New Look

June 27, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari

The space hasn't seen water since 1984.

New York City pools will open for the season on June 28th. For one Brooklyn...

History is Still Being "Written" for NYC Pen Shop

June 25, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari

Despite digital communication, nothing can replace a pen says shop owner.

With texting and email primary forms of...

Strike a Chord: Electoral Engagement

June 23, 2012|George Bodarky

We're looking at various efforts to boost political consciousness in New York City and beyond.

No doubt there are a lot of...

Strike a Chord: Electorial Engagement

June 23, 2012|Robin Shannon

Understanding political engagement

WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign on electoral engagement continues on Fordham Conversations...