On Demand
Headlines
- NY Senators Rachet Up Rhetoric Over Lt. Gov Appointment
- Meet the Candidates: David Weprin for Comptroller
- 13 People Charged in $100 Million Mortgage Fraud Case
- Republicans Say Court Order Suspends Appointment; Paterson Says Ravitch Was Already Sworn In
- Paterson Appoints Lieutenant Governor, Republicans Promise Court Action
- More
- A Who's Who Of Lobbyists On The Hill This Summer
- After Sanford's Affair, Putting A Price On Adultery
- Marines Seek To Forge Bonds While Pursuing Taliban
- More
- Hundreds protest in Iran, defying crackdown vow
- GM sale cleared, path opens to exit Chapter 11
- Conservative Dems rebel on health bill
- More
News
It's Maple Weekend!
by Soterios Johnson
NEW YORK, NY March 28, 2008 —With the first day of spring behind us, New Yorkers are looking ahead to sunny days filled with baseball games, picnics in Central Park and hot dogs at Coney Island.
But don't lose those images of wood-burning fires and flannel blankets just yet. New York is currently in the peak of its maple syrup-making season. It's a tradition specific to this side of North America. Tree sap is harvested from maples - way into northern Quebec and as far west as Wisconsin.
Joining us now is Andy VanGlad of Wood Homestead Maple Syrup in Stamford, New York.
Maple Weekend begins tomorrow, when hundreds of New York's maple producers - including Andy - open their doors to the public. For more information, go to www.mapleweekend.com.
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.
More
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.
More
ShovelWatch
This joint project ProPublica, The Takeaway and WNYC is tracking the billions in stimulus, holding the players accountable and detailing how they will trickle down to you.
More
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.
More