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A Bronx Co-op Promotes Healthy Lifestyles

June 01, 2011|Julie Clark

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

May 30, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

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

May 27, 2011|George Bodarky

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

May 27, 2011|Julie Clark

Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe spoke at Orchard Beach Friday to celebrate the beach’s 75th birthday, and more sand.

A 13...

Storefront Stories

May 26, 2011|George Bodarky

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...

Manhattan BP Blasts Contractor Scandals at DOE

May 25, 2011|Julie Clark

After a series of contract-related scandals, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer says he's fed up.

Manhattan Borough...

Stories of Addiction

May 25, 2011|George Bodarky

A closer look at different types of addictions.

The term addiction often conjures up images of people struggling to kick bad...

The Whitney Museum Breaks Ground On New Home

May 24, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Mayor Bloomberg and other luminaries attend the museum's groundbreaking ceremony.

The Whitney is on the move again. The...

NJ Governor Reacts to Court Ruling on School Funding

May 24, 2011|Marisa Galdi

State Supreme Court ruling says New Jersey must increase funds for poor school districts.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie...

NY AG and Comptroller Team Up To Fight Corruption

May 23, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Attorney General will have power to prosecute public officials in cases referred by the State Comptroller's office.

New York...

Lawmakers Push for Transit Funding Lockbox

May 19, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Supporters say "lockbox" would prevent transit funds from being diverted elsewhere.

Republican New York State Senator Marty...

Gay Rights Advocates Fight for Same Sex Marriage Bill

May 17, 2011|Chiara Wegener

New York Bar Associations say there are over 1,300 state regulations that discriminate against same-sex couples.

For years...

An Alien Invasion

May 17, 2011|George Bodarky

We're exploring the idea of aliens in NYC.

The Hollywood blockbuster, Men In Black, tells the story of two men who keep an...

Group Says NJ Should Fix Existing Roads and Bridges

May 16, 2011|Chiara Wegener

The Tri State Transportation Campaign says starting new projects takes attention away from other types of roadwork.

The Tri...

NYC Synagogue Reacts to Terror Threat

May 13, 2011|Chiara Wegener

A cantor from a lower Manhattan synagogue says his temple will not focus too much on the threats.

A cantor at a lower...

Dan Rather

May 13, 2011|Sara Kugel

Advice from the Life of a Veteran Newsman

Veteran news man Dan Rather recently visited Fordham University where he share...