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News Articles by Fred Mogul

Brooklyn Dem Leader Presents Defense

November 21, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Defense Attorneys today will lay out the case for Clarence Norman. The former assemblyman and leader of the Brooklyn Democratic party is accused of stealing money that was intended for his political ....

City Begins to Reveal Flu Plan

November 18, 2005

by Fred Mogul

City health officials have been keeping their plans for containing a pandemic flu close to their vest, but yesterday they showed a few cards to the City Council. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. REPORTER....

Panel Decides Fate of NY's Hospitals

November 17, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The panel charged with deciding the fate of the state's hospitals will lay out criteria for determining which facilities stay open and which ones are closed. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. How importan....

State Hospitals Lose Money Even in Good Economic Climate

November 16, 2005

by Fred Mogul

New York State's hospitals have lost money for a seventh straight year - even as hospitals' economic health has improved nationwide. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. REPORTER: A report finds says the sta....

City Helps Seniors Navigate Prescription Drug Program

November 15, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Senior citizens today can begin registering for the vast new federal prescription drug program which starts in 2006. The city and various advocacy groups are helping Medicare and Medicaid enrollees g....

Bloomberg's Record on Public Health

November 06, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Public health doesn’t top political issue surveys the way education, housing and crime do, but it affects people’s lives in countless ways. Mayor Bloomberg has won praise for unleashing one of th....

State and City Lawmakers Plan Strategy for Bird Flu

November 01, 2005

by Fred Mogul

President Bush presents the nation's flu preparation strategy today. The price tag for being ready for the next pandemic is at least $6.5 billion, whether it's caused by the bird flu or some other s....

Shortage of Flu Vaccine in Metro Area

October 28, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Doctors in the metropolitan area are reporting shortages of flu vaccine - despite assurances by federal and local health officials that there will be enough shots to go around. WNYC's Fred Mogul has ....

Radioactive Material in Groundwater at Indian Point

October 25, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Federal inspectors will be taking a closer look at the Indian Point nuclear power plants, after trace amounts of radioactive material were found in groundwater. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. The Nucle....

Brooklyn Dem Party Chooses New Leader

October 21, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The embattled Brooklyn Democratic Party has chosen a new leader to succeed Clarence Norman, who was convicted earlier this month of violating election law. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. Bushwick Asse....

Pharmaceutical Firm to OK Generic Flu Drug

October 20, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Senator Charles Schumer has helped broker a deal to expand production of an avian-flu-fighting drug. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. The Swiss company Roche Pharmaceuticals produces Tamiflu, one of th....

West Nile Contracted Through Organ Transplants

October 07, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Three New Yorkers have contracted West Nile Virus through organ transplants, and two of them are in comas. They are only the second known cases of the disease being transmitted via organ donation. WN....

Free Weddings for 'Unmarrieds With Children' Crowd

September 29, 2005

by Fred Mogul

More than 40 percent of New York City babies are born to unmarried couples. In some neighborhoods, according to recent statistics, it’s almost 80 percent. REPORTER: In Brooklyn, a novelist, a mini....

Brooklyn Dem Leader Found Guilty

September 28, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Clarence Norman, the head of the Brooklyn Democratic Party and the state assembly’s deputy speaker, has been convicted of violating election law and falsifying records. WNYC’s Fred Mogul has more....

Jury Deliberation Continues in Brooklyn Dem Leader's Trial

September 27, 2005

by Fred Mogul

After months of awaiting trial and weeks of testimony, a jury is deciding the fate of Assemblyman Clarence Norman, the head of the Brooklyn Democratic Party. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. In closing a....

Closing Arguments Begin in Dem Leader's Trial

September 26, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Closing arguments begin today in the trial of Brooklyn Democratic leader Clarence Norman. WNYC’s Fred Mogul has more. In testimony last week, Norman admitted he made mistakes, but said they were o....

A Wake-Up Call for the Soul

September 23, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The holiday of Rosh Hashana is almost two weeks away, but the sound of the shofar rang through the heart of midtown yesterday. The ancient instrument is made from a ram's horn, and its distinctive so....

Two City VA Hospitals Still on Chopping Block

September 20, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The federal government continues to make a case for closing or downsizing two New York City VA hospitals. WNYC's Fred Mogul reports on a new study that lays out options for facilities in Kips Bay, Ma....

Ferrer, Weiner Hold Unity Rally at City Hall

September 15, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Likely Democratic mayoral nominee Fernando Ferrer was joined by his three former opponents for a "Unity Rally," now that the primary is over. REPORTER: The party faithful gathered on the City Hall s....

Ferrer to Hold "Unity Rally" for Democrats

September 15, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Fernando Ferrer will hold a unity rally this afternoon with his three recent primary opponents, as they try to energize Democrats for the campaign ahead to unseat Mayor Bloomberg. WNYC's Fred Mogul h....