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Behind Bloomberg's Other Media Network
by Soterios Johnson and Tom Robbins
NEW YORK, NY August 06, 2009 —NYC-TV is the city's own television station, and it used be, well, a sleepy place not exactly known for cutting edge broadcasts. Under Mayor Bloomberg, who made his fortune in the media business, the annual budget of NYC-TV jumped from about $2-million to over $10-million, and attracted some of the younger ambitious types who populate the Bloomberg administration.
Reporter Tom Robbins of The Village Voice has a story out, that digs a little deeper into a recent scandal at the top of the agency. He joins us for details on the story.
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
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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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