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Financial 411: Paid Sick Leave; Budget Troubles
by Lisa Chow
November 17, 2009
First day of hearings at City Hall on a controversial bill that would require businesses in New York City to give their employees paid sick time. And budget problems in New York City. Guests: WNYCâ€....
Financial 411: Bloggers Meet With Geithner Over Cookies
by Lisa Chow
November 16, 2009
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner sat down with a handful of financial bloggers to talk about the White House's push to change the way the U.S. financial system is regulated. Guests: John Jansen ru....
Effort to Prosecute Bear Stearns Execs Fails
by Lisa Chow
November 11, 2009
Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were found not guilty on fraud and conspiracy charges in the first criminal trial of Wall Street executives to emerge out of the collapse of the subprime m....
Deliberations Underway at Hedge Fund Trial
by Lisa Chow
November 09, 2009
A jury in Brooklyn will begin deliberating today in the first criminal trial of Wall Street executives related to the subprime mortgage crisis. Ralph Cioffi and Matt Tannin managed two hedge funds at....
Closing Arguments Heard in Bear Stearns Trial
by Lisa Chow
November 06, 2009
Closing arguments have wrapped up in the first criminal trial of former Wall Street executives related to the subprime mortgage crisis. Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin are accused of misleading inves....
Former Hedge Fund Boss at Bear Stearns Testified Against Executives
by Lisa Chow
October 27, 2009
The former hedge fund boss at Bear Stearns took the witness stand yesterday, in the first criminal trial of Wall Street executives related to the subprime mortgage meltdown. Greg Quental testified as....
Former Bear Stearns Execs to Testify in Trial
by Lisa Chow
October 26, 2009
Two former Bear Stearns executives are expected to testify this week in the first criminal trial related to the subprime mortgage meltdown. WNYC's Lisa Chow reports. REPORTER: The government is cal....
Trial of Former Bear Sterns Hedge Fund Managers Continues
by Lisa Chow
October 16, 2009
Opening statements continued yesterday in Brooklyn, in a trial of two former Bear Stearns hedge funds managers. The men are the first Wall Street executives to be criminally charged in a case stemmin....
Former Bear Stearns Employees Accused of Misleading Investors
by Lisa Chow
October 15, 2009
The trial of two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers got underway in a Brooklyn federal courthouse yesterday. The U.S. government says Ralph Cioffi and Matt Tannin misled investors. When their he....
Bear Stearns Jury Selection Begins
by Lisa Chow
October 14, 2009
The U.S. government makes its opening statement today in its case against two former hedge fund managers from the now defunct investment bank Bear Stearns. The government accuses the men of misleadi....
NY Attorney General: Strip State Comptroller of Pension Fund Control
by Lisa Chow
October 09, 2009
New York's single largest asset is the state's pension fund, nearly $120-billion that supports retired state and municipal employees. Now, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is calling for a fundam....
Attorney General Seeks to Change Pension Fund Management
by Lisa Chow
October 08, 2009
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is looking to radically change the way the New York State pension fund is managed as his office investigates an alleged kickback scheme at the fund. CUOMO: For literall....
City Leaders Call to Stop Excessive Ticketing on Small Businesses
by Lisa Chow
October 08, 2009
Democratic mayoral nominee Bill Thompson has criticized the Bloomberg administration for excessively ticketing small businesses. Now, some city council members are siding with Thompson and trying to ....
Financial 411: Prepaid Debit Cards’ Hidden Fees
by Lisa Chow
October 06, 2009
If you don’t have a checking account, maybe you’re using a prepaid debit card to buy stuff online, get cash from an ATM, or pay your bills. New York Times reporter Andrew Martin talks about the p....
Analyst: Manhattan Real Estate Market to Continue Slide
by Lisa Chow
October 02, 2009
If you thought you missed the boat when it comes to buying at the bottom in Manhattan's real estate market, some analysts say, don't worry, you haven't. WNYC's Lisa Chow reports. REPORTER: Your brok....
Five Weeks Before the Election, Thompson Still Introducing Himself
by Lisa Chow
September 30, 2009
Bill Thompson, the Democratic nominee for mayor, has been involved in New York City politics for more than 30 years. He's been Chief of Staff for a New York congressman, a Deputy Borough President,....
Comptroller Bill Thompson to Face Bloomberg
by Lisa Chow
September 16, 2009
City Comptroller William Thompson cruised to victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, defeating Tony Avella, a city councilman from Queens. Thompson will now face incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg....
Comptroller Thompson in Final Push for Mayoral Primary
by Lisa Chow
September 14, 2009
City Comptroller Bill Thompson made a final push before Tuesday's Democratic primary for mayor, stopping by street fairs in the Bronx and Queens yesterday. THOMPSON: We need to say good bye adios to....
Debate Over Obama's Plan to Reform the Financial System
by Lisa Chow
September 14, 2009
President Obama's plan to rewrite the rules for the U.S. financial system is provoking debate. The president proposed shareholders have a vote on the salaries and bonuses of top executives at financi....
NYC Sewage Operations Win $220 Million in Stimulus Funding
by Lisa Chow
September 08, 2009
New York City's sewage operations will get freshening up, through $220 million in federal economic stimulus money. With the funds, which are coming to the city through Albany, the city will upgrade ....
Vote 2009
WNYC provides analysis of the characters and debates of those running for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, district attorney and City Council. Share your election story or gripe and post your comments on the news blog.
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Financial 411
WNYC's Amy Eddings hosts a daily overview of financial news at 4:30 weekdays which is available via podcast, with highlights from the day and a preview of what you can expect tomorrow.
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Main Street NYC
WNYC is following five blocks over the next year to see how the economic downturn is being experienced on the street level.
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Uncommon Economic Indicators
The Brian Lehrer Show is keeping a close eye on how the economy is affecting the little things in daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.
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