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Barbra, Back Home in the Village

by Richard Hake

September 30, 2009

Barbra Streisand released her latest album this week. It’s called "Barbra: Love Is The Answer" and includes 13 jazz standards. But when you already have 62 albums in your repertoire, what could y....

NY Senators Rachet Up Rhetoric Over Lt. Gov Appointment

by Richard Hake

July 09, 2009

Governor Paterson says he's appointed former M.T.A. Chairman Richard Ravitch as Lieutenant Governor. If it holds, the move could break a month-long stalemate that's deadlocked the State Senate since....

Officials Investigating SI Ferry's "Hard Landing"

by Richard Hake

July 02, 2009

The Staten Island Ferry made a "hard landing" at the Saint George terminal last night, but it was less severe than the crash back in 2003 that killed 11 people. Officials say 15 people suffered mino....

What One Stop Shops Don't Tell Homebuyers

by Richard Hake

May 13, 2009

Purchasing a home can be a daunting process. First you need to find the right real estate agent and then right property. Then you need to line up the financing, secure an inspection and get an appr....

Tough Issues Facing New NY Archbishop

by Richard Hake

April 15, 2009

Archbishop Timothy Dolan becomes the head of the New York Archdiocese today following his first official mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral this afternoon. But Dolan's arrival comes at a time when the....

World’s Brightest X-Ray Coming to LI

by Richard Hake

March 24, 2009

Long Island’s Brookhaven National Laboratory is getting a big jolt from the federal stimulus. The lab will receive nearly $185 million in new science funding to help jump start the construction of ....

Fenugreek: Not Such a Scary Spice

by Richard Hake

February 06, 2009

It was the talk of the town yesterday. Mayor Bloomberg did the big reveal at a highly choreographed news conference, flanked by scientists and experts from across the city. The source of that sweet....

More Tax Troubles for Rangel

by Richard Hake

February 05, 2009

It's been a bad week for Democrats and their taxes. President Obama lost two nominees this week, including Tom Daschle, the man he hoped would reform our nation's health care. Now we are learning t....

Report Recommends More Discretion for Judges in Drug Cases

by Richard Hake

February 04, 2009

A state sentencing commission has issued a new report, a year after it was charged with looking at how to reform New York's Rockefeller drug laws. The commission recommends allowing judges more discr....

Big Apple's Bite of Obama's Stimulus Bill

by Richard Hake

January 29, 2009

President Obama's economic stimulus bill passed a big hurdle last night. The $819 billion package cleared the house by a vote of 244 to 188. Here to tell us what's in it for New York is Congressman....

NYC Eyes $3.4 Billion Budget Boost From D.C.

by Richard Hake

January 26, 2009

New York City could realize $3.4 billion dollars in Federal aid this year if Congress passes the Obama's Administration's $825 billion dollar Economic Recovery Plan. Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Schumer ....

New Leader Named for City Opera

by Richard Hake

January 15, 2009

After a tumultuous search process, New York City Opera has chosen their new artistic director and general manager. The company's hovered near financial collapse and they were unceremoniously rejec....

Looking Under the Radar

by Richard Hake

January 07, 2009

A dozen Broadway shows may be closing, but sixteen more shows open downtown in a theater festival that starts today. It’s the Under the Radar festival: it bring plays, musicals and performance ....

NYPD Commissioner Calls Verdicts "Disappointing"

by Richard Hake

December 23, 2008

It's not everyday we get a verdict, let alone a mistrial, in a police murder case. Yesterday, we got both. Former "Sopranos" actor Lillo Brancato was cleared of second-degree murder charges in the ....

Ethics Issues Continue to Dog Congressman Rangel

by Richard Hake

December 16, 2008

The congressional session is drawing to a close, and so far, there's no resolution to the ethical issues raised by the conduct of Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel. Last week, the House Ethics commi....

NYS Senate: Evaluating a Power Shift

by Richard Hake

October 30, 2008

With the Election just 5 days, there's an intense battle underway and it's not just over the White House. Control of the New York State Senate also hangs in the balance. Republicans have controlled....

Bottoms Up: Brooklyn Brews Hop Obama Ale

by Richard Hake

October 15, 2008

Are you ready for tonight's debate? Many are getting ready. FEY: Oh and for those Joe Packs out there playing a drinking game at home, maverick! That of course was Tina Fey doing her infamous impr....

New York Film Festival Kicks Off Friday

by Richard Hake

September 24, 2008

The New York Film Festival is a curated, boutique festival showing 28 films from 18 countries. Film critic Nathan Lee joined Richard Hake to discuss what's hot this year. More from Nathan Lee o....

GOP Stars Take RNC Stage

by Richard Hake

September 03, 2008

The GOP got off to a rocky start this week as Hurricane Gustav threatened to put a damper on the convention festivities. But now that the storm has passed, the Republicans are back on schedule and th....

Waterboarding as Art?

by Richard Hake

August 13, 2008

For years now we've heard about that controversy surrounding the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. One part of that controversy stems from concerns over the use of waterboarding, a technique ....