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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 ....
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