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Summer in the City
There are plenty of ways to beat the heat in the baking Big Apple, including at one of the city's many outdoor pools.
Summer...
A Harlem Neighborhood Pioneers a Smoke-Free Environment
Smoking is becoming a thing of the past in one Harlem neighborhood.
For one East Harlem community, smoking cigarettes is a...
New Crackdown on Immigration Scams
Effort aims to protect immigrants from getting duped.
A new federal effort aims to educate immigrants to recognize fake...
NYC Firefighters Honored as Closings Loom
New York City firefighters are honored amidst the threat of 20 firehouse closings.
There were cheers and smiles as New York...
Bronx Students Unveil Public Art Installation
Students at Accion Academy use art to speak out on community issues.
Students from Accion Academy in the Bronx unveiled a new...
Strike a Chord: Neighborhood Parks
WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign turns its attention to neighborhood parks.
Neighborhood parks are the focal point of many...
Weiner Admits To Lewd Photo; Won't Resign
New York Congressman tearfully admits to sending lewd picture over twitter and several inappropriate online relationships.
A...
Manhattan BP Speaks Out Against Dirty Boilers
Manhattan Borough President says timeworn boilers in New York City are huge polluters.
In the fight to prevent air pollution...
Livery Cab Drivers Rally Against Bloomberg Plan
Group takes aim at Bloomberg's "Five Borough Taxi" plan to auction off 15,000 new medallions in the outer boroughs.
Livery...
Remembering Freedomland
A theme park called Freedomland that opened in the Bronx 51 years ago, was known as the "Disneyland of the East."
Here in the...
Bronx Community Unites Following Theft of School Computers
The recent theft of computers at P.S. 73 in the Highbridge section of the Bronx has left community leaders and parents...
A Bronx Co-op Promotes Healthy Lifestyles
Fitness centers, play areas and motivational signs encourage residents at a new building to exercise.
"The Melody" stands on...
Schumer Wants To Stop Rental of Recalled Vehicles
New York Senator wants car rental agencies to be held to the same standards as car dealers when it comes to auto...
Strike a Chord: Neighborhood Parks
An exploration of neighborhood parks in New York City
As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign, this morning, we're focusing...
Orchard Beach Celebrates Anniversary and More Sand
Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe spoke at Orchard Beach Friday to celebrate the beach’s 75th birthday, and more sand.
A 13...
Storefront Stories
An exploration of stores that have come and gone and those that have stood the test of time in NYC
In New York, like in many...