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WNYC's Coverage of the Republican National Convention
Live performances in Soundcheck's studios
Studio 360: Patti LuPone on playing Mama Rose
Selected Shorts featuring "The Trouble of Marcie Flint," by John Cheever
Radio Rookies: Brooklyn Broadcast Workshop
On the Media: Surviving Convention Coverage
Street Shots Challenge
Harlem Hosts Memorial Service, and Party, for James Brown
December 28, 2006
by Richard Hake
Harlem is hosting a big party/memorial service right now in honor of James Brown. His body arrived about an hour ago in a gold coffin pulled by two white horses. WNYC's Richard Hake reports. They a....
Gender Identity Comes Out of the Closet in NYC
December 19, 2006
by Richard Hake
Since the 1970s, issues regarding gender identity have slowly been moving out of the closet. But now people who are taking action to permanently change their gender are beginning to make their voices....
Sources Talk of Tactical Mistakes in Police Shooting
November 30, 2006
by Richard Hake
As the investigation into the weekend shooting outside a club in Jamaica, Queens continues, it looks like police made at least two tactical mistakes. At least that's what sources are telling Newsday'....
NJ Rules Same Rights for Gay Couples and Heterosexual Couples
October 25, 2006
by Richard Hake
Today's ruling by The New Jersey Supreme court which says same sex couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples, leaves a landmark ruling in the legacy of the outgoing chief justice. ....
Ear To The Earth Festival Transports Listener to Another World
October 13, 2006
by Richard Hake
If you happened to walk through the Wingergarden in the World Financial Center this week, you may have heard something strange or out of place. The Electronic Music Foundation gathered a bunch of au....
Exhibit Opens on 9/11's "Living Memorials"
October 06, 2006
by Richard Hake
On Nine Eleven, New Yorkers spontaneously gathered outside, in public spaces, to comfort one another and honor those who died. People left flowers, candles and handwritten messages. Later, others org....
Vote Delayed on New Penn Station
September 21, 2006
by Richard Hake
An obscure state panel has delayed a vote -- again -- on the redevelopment of the Moynihan Station. This is the project to overhaul the Farley post office building on 8th Avenue and move much of Penn....
Guide to Living Life in NYC Latino Style
September 20, 2006
by Richard Hake
With 2.2 million New Yorkers of hispanic descent living in the 5 boroughs, you would think it would be easy to find a guide to latino life in the city. Well, now it is: Nueva York: The Complete Guid....
Tugboats Compete on the Hudson River
September 01, 2006
by Richard Hake
This Sunday there’s going to be a rodeo of sorts in the Hudson River. It’s the 14th annual Tugboat Challenge which will include a parade, a race and other competitions for those familiar maritim....
Previous Coverage: An Island Shrinks in Brooklyn
August 24, 2006
by Richard Hake
You can’t really swim or work on your suntan at this beach, but an island in New York City is getting a make-over. In the federally protected Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, a group of governmental ag....
Power Restored to Rail System But Delays Remain
May 25, 2006
by Richard Hake
Train Service on New Jersey Transit and Amtrak is still experiencing delays and cancellations due to this morning's massive power failure. Officials expect service to be fully restored sometime afte....
You Light Up My Life: Empire State Building at 75
May 01, 2006
by Richard Hake
Today marks the 75th Birthday of a New York icon. The Empire State Building took only a year and 45 days to build and opened in 1931. As a tribute, we sent WNYC’s Richard Hake to profile a man who ....
Cops Return Stolen Head to Italy
April 21, 2006
by Richard Hake
The New York City Police Department is returning the head of a statue to Italy. The artwork was up for sale at Christies before authorities figured out it was stolen. WNYC's Richard Hake reports. R....
Ruling Links Cop's Death to 9-11 Recovery
April 12, 2006
by Richard Hake
A medical examiner's report suggests a member of the NYPD died as a direct result of exposure to toxic fumes and dust during search and recovery efforts at the WTC site. It's the first such known rul....
More Human Remains Found Deutsche Bank Building
April 06, 2006
by Richard Hake
More human remains have been discovered on the top of the Deutsche Bank building adjacent to the World Trade Center. 74 bone fragments found over the weekend make it the largest discovery since The L....
Court Rules Against City's Dancers
April 04, 2006
by Richard Hake
There's been a legal defeat to those who like to dance. A State Supreme Court Justice dismissed a complaint against the City and it's licensing requirments for the so called Cabaret Laws. WNYC's Ri....
Dramatic 911 Tapes Underline Confusion on Morning of September 11th
March 31, 2006
by Richard Hake
New York City officials released some 9 hours of dramatic audio tape today from the 911 operator system from the morning of September 11th, 2001. The voices heard are from the operators and dispatch....
Making Sense of the "Community Benefits Agreement"
March 28, 2006
by Richard Hake
On April 5th the City Council land use committee will vote on a proposed Yankee Stadium for Maccombs Damn Park. But several community groups want to insure they get what they want from the deal. This....
Dirty Laundry: Literary Readings in a Laundromat
March 23, 2006
by Richard Hake
For some people going to the Laundromat is a mundane drag. For others it's like therapy. Tonight one East Village Laundromat is going to try to switch up the experience for everyone. WNYC's Richar....
The Wild, Wild West Side
March 22, 2006
by Richard Hake
A coyote led police officers and parks officials on a two day chase in Central Park. It ended this morning when the juvenile coyote was shot with a tranquilizer gun. WNYC's Richard Hake met up with....