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WNYC's Coverage of the Democratic National Convention
Live performances in Soundcheck's studios
Studio 360: How Animals Communicate with Each Other
Selected Shorts featuring "The Trouble of Marcie Flint," by John Cheever
Radio Rookies: Brooklyn Broadcast Workshop
On the Media: Challenging Convention
Street Shots Challenge
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....