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Where Were You When The Lights Went Out

August 14, 2006

by Kathleen Horan

Today marks the 3-year anniversary of the blackout that affected dozens of cities and millions of people in the eastern U.S. and in Canada. Here in the city on August 14th, 2003 as the skyline went ....

Soldiers' Funerals: A Job That Never Gets Easier

June 05, 2006

by Kathleen Horan

There have been 2,475 U.S. soldiers who have been killed so far during the war in Iraq. At every military funeral there is a general officer from the Army. For Brigadier General Paul Izzo, it's all ....

Gorden Parks Remembered at Riverside Church

March 15, 2006

by Kathleen Horan

Photographer, filmmaker, writer and composer Gordon Parks was remembered yesterday at Riverside Church in Manhattan. WNYC's Kathleen Horan has this report. REPORTER: A man renown for his work behind....

Katrina Evacuees Face Deadlines

February 09, 2006

by Kathleen Horan

The Radission Hotel in Queens is letting the 30 evacuees from Hurricane Katrina stay, for now - even if the federal emergency management agency or FEMA stops paying for their rooms. Besides the Radi....

Fashionistas Descend on Bryant Park

February 03, 2006

by Kathleen Horan

Fashion week begins today in Bryant Park, and throughout the city, where more than 100 designers will preview their fall collections. WNYC's Kathleen Horan reports. REPORTER: The white tents and th....

Last Call at McHale's

January 13, 2006

by Kathleen Horan

In New York places come and go – especially bars and restaurants. Even venerable institutions, places that are tattooed into the skin of the city. But as we have seen with CBGB's and most recently,....

Audio Montage: Taxis in the Strike

December 23, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

With fare zones, shared cabs and lots of traffic, taxi drivers had a unique experience during the strike. Some made extra cash, others a "love connection". ....

Transit Strike is Bad for Business

December 21, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

The transit strike is affecting businesses throughout the city. Some estimates have put the losses at hundreds of millions of dollars a day. Mayor Bloomberg said as many as 40 percent of the city's....

Remembering Rosa Parks in New York

December 02, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

New York joined cities around the nation today by keeping the front seat of its buses empty in honor of Rosa Parks. On the empty seat, was a picture of Rosa Parks and a notice asking riders to honor....

For New York's Delivery Guys, Dangerous Work and Low Pay

November 10, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

In New York City, it's easy to take for granted that food can be delivered to your door - in any kind of weather, even late into the night. But the job of delivering food is filled with risks and cha....

City Sound Man Says Goodbye

October 14, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

There are countless numbers of people who work behind the scenes to keep the city running. Unknowingly, we rely on them without ever taking the time to find out who they are. Al Tropea is one of tho....

An Obit to 10-Year Old Bronx Victim

September 09, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

Its been a hard season for some of New York City's children. There have been tragic stories of car wrecks, freak accidents and gunshots wiping out young lives. The Labor Day Holiday was no exception....

Sometimes a Couch is More Than a Couch

August 25, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

August is typically a vacation month... especially for therapists. Getting an appointment to see one can be almost impossible. But even as many analysts’ couches remain empty this month, one compa....

City Approves Hybrid Taxi Models

July 26, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

Responding to a deadline to approve at least one type of hybrid car model for use as a taxi, the city approved six. That leaves it up to taxi owners to choose whether they prefer a Ford, Toyota, Hon....

New Look for Yellow Cabs?

June 17, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

Designers, taxi drivers and public officials gathered in Greenwich Village yesterday to discuss how taxis can be improved for both cabbies and riders. REPORTER: The workshop looked at a range of tec....

Donated Dresses Help Prom Dreams Come True in Brooklyn

May 27, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

Spring means graduation and prom season – and that means money. The costliest items are the dance tickets and the formal wear. So a teen magazine and some Brooklyn elected officials organized a....

Landmark Commission Approves Parks Plan

May 18, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

Washington Square Park is another step closer to getting its $16-million dollar redesign, now that the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission has voted to approve a Parks Department plan. WNYC's K....

Goodbye to Fez

March 24, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

Last night, a well known little club on the corner of Great Jones and Lafayette Streets on the edge of Manhattan's east village closed its doors after thirteen years. Fez Under Time Cafe could seat ....

Einstein Look-alike Completes CUNY's Equation

March 09, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

The life and work of Albert Einstein is being celebrated by the City University Of New York's Graduate Center on the occasion of his 121st birthday. As part of the festivities, organizers put an ad ....

Animal Rescue Groups Get Windfall from Private Foundation

February 09, 2005

by Kathleen Horan

A private foundation plans to give the city $15.5 million (over the next seven years) to help save the lives of more of its homeless cats and dogs. The money will be distributed by The Mayor's Allian....