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News Articles by Fred Mogul

Hepatitis A Scare at Popular W. Village Bar

February 22, 2008

by Fred Mogul

Patrons of a West Village bar should get vaccinated for Hepatitis A if they were there on 3 particular days earlier this month. A bartender at “Socialista,” on West Street, worked there on Febru....

City Calorie Count Regulations Contested in Court

February 21, 2008

by Fred Mogul

The day is approaching when you’ll walk into a Starbucks, look up at the menu board, and see not only how much your mocha frappucino costs, but how many calories it contains. That’s if a new city....

Focus Shifts to Superdelegates

February 12, 2008

by Fred Mogul

REPORTER: With the Democratic primary race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton very close, super delegates are getting more attention. They're high-level elected officials and party members who....

Final Flurry of Campaign Activity

February 04, 2008

by Fred Mogul

On the final weekend before Tuesday's parimaries, the hometown favorite was taking nothing for granted. Hillary Clinton's campaign took to the streets to drum up support and to counteract Barack Obam....

Michelle Obama Visits NY, CT

January 31, 2008

by Fred Mogul

REPORTER: In Stamford, she met with a group of women, touching on the themes of her husband's campaign - focusing on education, healthcare and the challenges women face as workers and mothers. Jessi....

Frontrunners Begin Local TV Campaigns

January 30, 2008

by Fred Mogul

With less than a week before more than 20 states hold their primaries, both candidates are launching TV ads in New York, one of the most expensive markets in the US. WNYC's Fred Mogul has more. In ....

Sen. Clinton Opens Campaign Offices Throughout New York State

January 29, 2008

by Fred Mogul

With one week to go before New York, New Jersey, and twenty other states vote in the Super Duper Tuesday primaries, candidate Hillary Clinton has been opening get-out-the-vote offices throughout the ....

Undercover Drug Squad In Need Of Outside Investigation

January 24, 2008

by Fred Mogul

Police watchdogs say the NYPD is overdue for an overhaul – similar to what resulted from earlier independent commissions that investigated police corruptions. Retired police captain and State Senat....

Rudy Giuliani and Air Quality After 9/11: Part 2

January 24, 2008

by Fred Mogul

Rudy Giuliani’s stature as a national leader and presidential candidate has flowed from his actions following September 11th. Today, in the 2nd of a 2-part series, we look at what the Giuliani adm....

Department of Health Votes to Post Calories

January 22, 2008

by Fred Mogul

Burger King's Triple Whopper Hamburger contains 1,230 calories...and starting March 31st, the city wants you to see that number posted on the fast food chain's menu board. REPORTER: The Board of Hea....

Obama Greeted by Large Crowds in NJ

January 10, 2008

by Fred Mogul

Supporters waited outside for hours, but at least it was unseasonably warm. WNYC’s Fred Mogul was there. The lines wrapped around much of the campus of St. Peter’s College and when the fire mars....

Giuliani Spends Caucuses in Florida

January 03, 2008

by Fred Mogul

Candidates from both parties have invested their time and money in Iowa - but to different extents. From the group of leading contenders, only Rudy Giuliani decided to forgo the state altogether in ....

Powerful New York Union Backs Senator Clinton

December 14, 2007

by Fred Mogul

The powerful healthcare workers' union, Local 11-99 of the SEIU, and three other locals, are lining up behind Senator Hillary Clinton, just weeks before the Iowa Caucus. REPORTER: Many SEIU locals i....

Awaiting Decision of 9/11 Panel

December 11, 2007

by Fred Mogul

A federal appeals panel will decide whether the former head of the Environmental Protection Agency Christie Whitman can be held liable in a lawsuit against her. Whitman is accused of knowingly mislea....

Closing Arguments in Case Against the Former Head of the EPA

December 10, 2007

by Fred Mogul

A federal appeals court heard arguments today about whether former Environmental Protection Agency head Christine Todd Whitman can be sued for her actions following the World Trade Center Attacks. WN....

September 11th Case Returns to Court

December 10, 2007

by Fred Mogul

Today, a federal appeals court will hear arguments on whether the federal government and former Environmental Protection Agency head Christine Todd Whitman can be sued for statements about conditions....

Presidential Candidate Talks Mortgage Crisis on Wall Street

December 05, 2007

by Fred Mogul

The Associated Press is reporting that President Bush in the coming days will announce a banking industry deal to freeze interest rates for certain subprime mortgages. The news comes as Senator Clint....

Governor Returns to Health Insurance Promise

December 05, 2007

by Fred Mogul

Governor Spitzer has taken a step towards fulfilling a campaign pledge to make sure all New Yorkers have health insurance. WNYC’s Fred Mogul has more. The state has awarded a contract to a public ....

Spitzer Tasks Group to Draft Universal Health Coverage

December 04, 2007

by Fred Mogul

Governor Spitzer has taken a step toward fulfilling a campaign pledge of making sure all New Yorkers have health insurance. WNYC’s Fred Mogul has more. The state has awarded a contract to a public....

Flu Shot Push Not Just for Patients, But for Caregivers, too

December 04, 2007

by Fred Mogul

As winter arrives, so does the flu. In any number of places, you come across posters and public service announcements for flu vaccinations. Nurses with syringes rove around offices, local pharmacies ....