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Time Warner to Split AOL into Separate Company
by Dan Blumberg
May 28, 2009
Time Warner plans to spin off AOL into a separate company. It's a move that's been expected for months and marks the end of an ill-fated media marriage. WNYC's Dan Blumberg reports. In a joint state....
Governor: Don't Underestimate Dire Financial Crisis
by Dan Blumberg
April 08, 2009
Governor Paterson says if New York's fiscal situation doesn't improve, more budget cuts and layoffs could be in store. The governor says corporate tax receipts were down in March and he's concerned ....
Governor Reveals $131.8 Billion Budget
by Dan Blumberg
March 30, 2009
Governor Paterson and legislative leaders formally unveiled their spending plan for the fiscal year that begins on Wednesday. The $131.8 billion budget relies on federal stimulus money, a slew of ne....
A New York Take on the Year in Review
by Dan Blumberg
December 29, 2008
It would be an understatement to call 2008 "an eventful year." From the drama of the presidential election to the financial meltdown, 2008 was certainly historic. As we listen back on the year that....
Guns and Football
by Dan Blumberg
December 03, 2008
Guns and football. It's a combination that's far more common than just the Plaxico Burress incident this weekend. The Giants put an end to the star wide receiver's season and suspended him for acti....
NHL Season Preview
by Dan Blumberg
October 03, 2008
The Mets collapsed. The Yankees never came together and for the first time in more than a decade there is no baseball in New York this October. That means fans here may focus on other sports a littl....
Reinventing Grand Army Plaza
by Dan Blumberg
September 22, 2008
Cars didn't exist when Grand Army Plaza was designed 141 years ago. Now they've overrun it and the city is working on ways to bring some balance back at the entrance to Prospect Park. Now the publi....
More Layoffs at Lehman Brothers
by Dan Blumberg
August 29, 2008
Lehman Brothers is preparing to cut more than 1,000 jobs. It's the company's fourth round of layoffs this year. The beleaguered brokerage house continues to be rocked by the deterioration of the mo....
Tennis Takes Center Stage
by Dan Blumberg
August 25, 2008
The Olympic torch is barely out and while swimmers and track stars may be relaxing and enjoying their first cheeseburger in months, the world's best tennis players have another big tournament to play....
Sports Museum Opens in New York
by Dan Blumberg
May 06, 2008
Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Belmont Park, Arthur Ashe Stadium. Those are just a few of New York's sports meccas. Well, a new museum near Wall Street hopes there's room for another. WNYC's ....
City Cuts Back on Parking Permits for Its Workers
by Dan Blumberg
May 01, 2008
25,000 city employees are losing their parking perks. Following through on a promise to cut the number of parking placards, the Mayor has slashed the total number by 32 percent, so that there are no....
Mets, Yankees Begin Seasons
by Dan Blumberg
March 31, 2008
Baseball returns to Yankee Stadium today for one more year, as the Yankees open their season against the Blue Jays. The Mets start 2008 on the road in Florida. Both teams begin this season with some....
Bicyclist Still Sought in Times Square Bombing
by Dan Blumberg
March 07, 2008
Police are still looking for a bicyclist who may have been responsible for yesterday's small bomb blast in Times Square. Meanwhile, letters sent to many members of Congress with the phrase "we did i....
Clemens Testifies Before Congress
by Dan Blumberg
February 13, 2008
Whether Roger Clemens ends up in the Hall of Fame or a jail cell could be decided today when he tells Congress, under oath, that he never used performance enhancing drugs. WNYC's Dan Blumberg has mor....
Giants Face Packers in NFC Championship
by Dan Blumberg
January 20, 2008
The New York Giants will go to the Super Bowl if they can beat the Packers in Green Bay in Saturday night's NFC championship game. WNYC's Dan Blumberg has more. ....
Giants Try to End Patriots' Dream of a Perfect Season
by Dan Blumberg
December 29, 2007
The Giants take on the Patriots tonight in a bid to keep New England from finishing a perfect season. WNYC's Dan Blumberg has a preview: REPORTER: The Giants have already clinched the playoffs, so ....
Ski Conditions Mixed on the East Coast
by Dan Blumberg
December 21, 2007
The good news is that this has been one of the best Decembers in a long time. Conditions are WAY better than they were last Christmas when record warmth had some wondering if East Coast skiing would....
State Considers Forcing Insurers to Rate Doctors
by Dan Blumberg
November 26, 2007
State legislators have thrown their support behind Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's doctor ranking model. Assembly speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno say they will pass legis....
After 12 Years, Torre Leaves Yankees
by Dan Blumberg
October 19, 2007
Twelve years, twelve postseason appearances and four World Series wins. That's what Joe Torre gave the Yankees, and that's it. Next year the Yankees will have a new manager. Yesterday, Torre turned....
U.S. Open Round Up with NY Times' Liz Robbins
by Dan Blumberg
September 05, 2007
The U.S. Open lost two fan favorites last night. Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are both gone. Tonight another favorite may say goodbye: Andy Roddick is facing the world’s number one player Roge....
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