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Prosecution Possible for Ashcroft, Mueller

by Kathryn Herzog

June 15, 2007

Former Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller are not immune from charges related to the abuse of a Pakistani man living in the city, who was detained after 9/11 according to ....

Situation Still Unclear for Brooklyn Councilman Elect

by Kathryn Herzog

March 02, 2007

City officials have asked Brooklyn city councilman elect Matthieu Eugene to sign an affidavit that states he's qualified for the position. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. Eugene beat out nine other c....

Governor’s Office Subpoenaed

by Kathryn Herzog

March 01, 2007

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine's office is the latest to be subpoenaed by the US Attorney. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. The grand jury subpoenas are part of an investigation into how the state bu....

Nuclear Plant Workers Speak Out

by Kathryn Herzog

December 22, 2006

Some workers at the Indian Point nuclear power plants are afraid to raise safety concerns because they fear retribution, that's according to federal regulators. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog has more. A new....

Con Ed Workers Discover Possible 9/11 Human Remains

by Kathryn Herzog

October 20, 2006

A startling discovery by Con Ed workers Thursday - human remains, mostly likely those of World Trade Center victims, were found during excavation work near Ground Zero. The remains, including large....

Largest Ever U.S. Utility Merger Fails

by Kathryn Herzog

September 15, 2006

The proposed merger of Exelon Corporation and Newark-based PSE&G has been called off-putting the brakes on what would have been the largest utility merger in U.S. history. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog repor....

NYPD Wants to Curtail Demonstrations

by Kathryn Herzog

July 19, 2006

The NYPD wants tighter restrictions on protests in the city. Police are proposing any march on a sidewalk by 35 or more people require a permit. In addition, street demonstrations involving 20 or mo....

Hundreds of Buses to Get Cameras

by Kathryn Herzog

May 24, 2006

Hundreds of city buses will be outfitted with surveillance cameras in response to the 2004 public transit bombings in London and Madrid. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. City transit officials admit t....

Some NY Lawmakers Return Tainted Donations

by Kathryn Herzog

January 05, 2006

Some New York lawmakers are returning political contributions in light of the scandal surrounding the once powerful Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. There have been ....

Pataki Expands DNA Database

by Kathryn Herzog

December 07, 2005

Governor Pataki has ordered an expansion of the state's DNA criminal database. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. Pataki wants the database to include all felonies and misdemeanors, adding up to 40 thou....

EPA Plans to Test 9-11 Dust

by Kathryn Herzog

November 30, 2005

The Environmental Protection Agency has offered its final plan for testing dust left from the World Trade Center collapse in Lower Manhattan. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. The $7 million plan call....

Parade Accident Leaves Two Injured

by Kathryn Herzog

November 25, 2005

The cold didn't stop large crowds from lining the streets of Manhattan yesterday for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. But the strong winds which caused organizers to consider grounding the balloon....

Warner Music to Pay $5M in Payola Settlement

by Kathryn Herzog

November 23, 2005

State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has reached another settlement in his "payola" probe into record companies and radio stations. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. Warner Music Group Corporation ha....

Giants Co-owner Dead at 79

by Kathryn Herzog

November 16, 2005

It's another personal loss for the New York Giants. Co-owner Robert Tisch has died of brain cancer. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. Robert Tisch died Tuesday at his home in New York City. His death c....

Pataki, Hevesi Make $1 Billion Transport Deal

by Kathryn Herzog

August 03, 2005

More than $1 billion in New York State transportation projects will go forward as scheduled -- due to a deal between Governor Pataki and State Controller Alan Hevesi. Kathryn Herzog reports. Last mo....

Transit Smooth But Riders Urged to be Alert

by Kathryn Herzog

July 08, 2005

New York City buses and subways are running smoothly this morning, with an increased security presence following yesterday's bombings in London. However, New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Hillary ....

State Makes Morning-After Pill Widely Available

by Kathryn Herzog

June 23, 2005

The New York Legislature has passed a bill provide morning-after pills over the counter. The measure allows women to obtain the medication without a physician's visit or prescription, without parent....

Court Halts NJ Needle Exchange

by Kathryn Herzog

June 21, 2005

New Jersey's first needle-exchange program has been stopped before it even gets started. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog reports. An appeals court has temporarily halted needle-exchange programs set up last ....

FAA and Controllers in Dispute Over Safety

by Kathryn Herzog

June 03, 2005

The FAA is disputing claims by air traffic controllers that safety has been compromised at its New York monitoring facility. Air traffic controllers claim a staffing shortage has lead to more than 1....

Plaza Saves Suite for Eloise

by Kathryn Herzog

April 29, 2005

Supporters of the Plaza Hotel - and little girls everywhere - are pleased to hear another landmark fixture has been saved. WNYC's Kathryn Herzog has more. A deal was struck earlier this month to pr....