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New York Recognizes "Birth" of Stillborns

March 21, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari
The state begins issuing certificates for stillbirths.

For years families who suffered stillbirths were not able to receive...

Report: Westchester County Popular Among Young Adults

March 20, 2012|Marisa Galdi
The study shows Westchester competes strongly with NYC.

A new study finds young adults like living in Westchester County for...

NYC Lawmakers Challenge NYPD at Zuccotti Park

March 19, 2012|Jake Neher
Arrests over the weekend lead to broader criticism.

A group of New York City lawmakers are using the arrests of dozens of...

Summer Could Bring Higher Risk of Lyme Disease

March 19, 2012|Will Germain
Experts urge extra precautions.

Disease ecologists say the risk for getting Lyme Disease this summer is greater than usual. ...

Cityscape: Irish Immersion

March 17, 2012|George Bodarky
We're getting into the spirit of the Irish for St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day is a big deal in New York City.  Even...

The HOPE Count

March 17, 2012|Robin Shannon
Counting New York City's homeless population

Once a year, a number of selfless New Yorker’s spend a cold winter’s night...

New Yorkers Prepare to Battle a Tree-Killing Vine

March 14, 2012|Viridiana Castelan
Environmentalists say vine has a chokehold on Westchester trees.

A Yonkers environmental group is going to battle with...

Cityscape: Broadway Battles Bullying

March 10, 2012|George Bodarky
Broadway takes on bullying in benefit show

The subject of bullying frequently dominates the headlines, but coming up on...

Portrait of a Radical Lady

March 10, 2012|Robin Shannon

The Life of Crystal Eastman

Crystal Eastman was active in all the major social movements of the early 20th century -- as a...

WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign: Animal Legal Defense Fund

March 09, 2012|Robin Shannon
Advancing the Interests of Animals through the Legal System



For more than three decades, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has...

Poll: Romney Leads Santorum Among NY Reps

March 07, 2012|Jake Neher
Siena poll gives Romney a big lead.

Republican voters in the Tri-State area could have a big impact on the GOP presidential...

Manhattan's Chinatown Hosts Own Restaurant Week

March 07, 2012|Claudia Morell
Chinatown invites diners to pull up a chair for special deals.

Manhattan’s Chinatown will kick-off its own restaurant week...

NY Immigrant Activists Unveil 2012 Legislative Priorities

March 07, 2012|Claudia Morell
The New York Immigration Coalition prepares for 15th annual Day of Action

A coalition of immigrant groups in New York has...

Montauk Point Lighthouse Named National Landmark

March 06, 2012|Angelina Chavez
New designation means more protection.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has decided to designate a 200 year old lighthouse...

The Oreo Turns 100

March 06, 2012|Angelina Chavez
The cookie was "born" in NYC.

The Oreo cookie turns 100 Tuesday and is America's best-selling cooking of the 21st century.

T...

Report: NYC Car Wash Workers Get Hosed

March 05, 2012|Jake Neher
Labor Coalition Demands Fairness.

Activists and labor groups are coming together to fight what they say are poor working...