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Main Street NYC: Grove Street, Jersey City
by Jenna Flanagan
NEW YORK, NY June 12, 2009 —People who live in downtown Jersey City often refer to it as New York’s unofficial sixth borough. It’s just as close if not closer to Manhattan as the so-called outer boroughs -- five to seven minutes on the PATH train. WNYC’s Jenna Flanagan plugs into Grove Street as part our Main Street series to find out how it’s weathering the recession.
Vote 2009
WNYC provides analysis of the characters and debates of those running for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, district attorney and City Council. Share your election story or gripe and post your comments on the news blog.
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Financial 411
WNYC's Amy Eddings hosts a daily overview of financial news at 4:30 weekdays which is available via podcast, with highlights from the day and a preview of what you can expect tomorrow.
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Main Street NYC
WNYC is following five blocks over the next year to see how the economic downturn is being experienced on the street level.
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Uncommon Economic Indicators
The Brian Lehrer Show is keeping a close eye on how the economy is affecting the little things in daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.
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