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News Articles by Fred Mogul

Graham Holds Last US Revival Meeting in Queens

June 22, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Billy Graham has confirmed that this week's three-day revival meeting in Queens will be his last ever in the United States. REPORTER: Speaking at a preview yesterday, the 86-year-old evangelist said....

NJ's Disappearing Army Bases

June 21, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Over the last 15 years, almost every state has lost a fort, shipyard or arms depot, as the Defense Department has reshaped the military to save money. WNYC’s Fred Mogul looks at what became of one ....

They're Back!

June 20, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Thousands of infantry troops are returning from Baghdad to Fort Drum. Others will soon be deployed there. It has become the everyday rhythm of life for this Upstate New York community. Earlier this w....

Chelsea's Elevated Promenade OK'd by Feds

June 14, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The federal government has cleared the way for the abandoned railway known as the High Line to become an elevated promenade. The wheels of bureaucracy sometimes move somewhat more slowly than a spee....

Instead of Stadium, Affordable Housing

June 08, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Opponents of the West Side Stadium are hoping the mayor and the MTA will turn their attention to developing the Hudson Railyards -- without the Jets, and as soon as possible. At a rally in the Hells....

NY Smoking Rate at 20-Year Low

June 01, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Fewer New Yorkers are smoking cigarettes than at any time in the last 20 years. For the first time since 1985, fewer than one in five New Yorkers say they are smokers. Nation-wide, about 22 percent of....

Bellevue Chief Fired Over Improper Loan

May 25, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The city has fired the head of one of its flagship public hospitals, amid allegations of impropriety. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. REPORTER: In a brief statement, the Health and Hospitals Corporation....

Hip-Hop Yoga

May 21, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Power Yoga. Hot Yoga. Gym Yoga. Kids Yoga. The ancient Indian spiritual discipline of breathing and movement takes many forms in modern America. The latest hybrid comes from hip-hop impresario Russel....

2 Buildings Honor Malcolm X

May 20, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Two new institutions have opened to honor Malcolm X, on what would have been his 80th birthday. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. REPORTER: The Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center ....

Pataki Proposes Tougher Emission Standards

May 19, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Governor Pataki wants to impose tougher emission standards on manufacturers who sell cars in New York to reduce greenhouse gases. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. The proposed regulations call for auto-m....

City Gets A+ From S&P

May 18, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The city has received it's highest-ever rating from credit evaluator Standard & Poor's. The move could lower the city's cost of borrowing money by millions of dollars. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. S&....

Supreme Court Ruling Good News for Wine Industry

May 17, 2005

by Fred Mogul

New York wineries say a U.S. Supreme Court ruling is good news for the local wine industry and for people who buy and sell wine online. WNYC reporter Fred Mogul explains. REPORTER: New York, Connect....

Peer Ministers Try to Win Young Catholics

April 28, 2005

by Fred Mogul

The average Catholic congregation in the U.S. is getting older. One of the challenges facing Pope Benedict the 16th and American Church officials is to reverse the trend. Research shows getting young....

Sex Offender Registry Times Out

April 25, 2005

by Fred Mogul

For almost a decade, paroled sex offenders have been required to register their whereabouts with local law enforcement. Now, some of them will be 'timing-out' and disappearing from the Registry. Onl....

Hopes, Fears and Prayers Greet New Pope

April 20, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the newly elected pope, is well known to those who follow the in’s and out’s of Vatican policy. But for many others, he’s a blank slate. WNYC’s Fred Mogul spoke wit....

Abandoned Railway Becomes Elevated Promenade

April 18, 2005

by Fred Mogul

New Yorkers can't yet walk on the High Line, the 22-block abandoned railway that is being converted into an elevated promenade. But soon they can get a first glimpse of what it might look like. &raq....

Codo-convert Won't Stop Plaza High Tea

April 14, 2005

by Fred Mogul

High tea will continue to be served in the Palm Court at the Plaza, even after much of the famed Hotel is converted into condominiums. The Oak Room, the grand ballroom, and other storied spaces will....

Men Indicted on Buildings Plot

April 12, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Three men have been indicted on charges they plotted to attack financial institutions in New York, New Jersey and Washington. They're charged with conspiracy and providing material support to terror....

Cardinal Egan in Rome

April 06, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Cardinal Edward Egan is in Rome today. He will be attending the pope's funeral on Friday and then helping choose a successor. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. Before leaving, Cardinal Egan said his top p....

New Yorkers Mourn Beloved Pope

April 03, 2005

by Fred Mogul

Catholics throughout the region have been heading to church to pay their respects to Pope John Paul II. FM: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral was full last night for the 5:30 mass, and a line of the devou....