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News Articles by WNYC Newsroom

Obama Back in Manhattan

March 27, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

NEW YORK (AP) - Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to appear today with Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at an event in Manhattan. Bloomberg will introduce the Illinois senator at a speech ....

New Bill Mandates Recycling of Electronics

March 26, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

Today, the City Council passed two bills mandating the recycling of old computers and t.v.’s. One bill is supported by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and is expected to get his signature. The other is t....

Paterson Discusses Drug Use, Affairs

March 25, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

During a lengthy televised interview last night, Gov. David Paterson said New York has a chance to set a tone of fiscal responsibility as it seeks to close a $4.6 billion budget gap. PATERSON: I wan....

Officials Push for Auxiliary Cop Benefits

March 24, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

Officials are urging the Justice Department to reconsider its denial of benefits to two auxiliary police officers who were killed in a violent street confrontation in the city last year. Officers Ni....

Diplomats Must Pay Real Estate Taxes

March 19, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

A federal judge has ruled that three countries must pay the city more than $57 million in real estate taxes. The judge says diplomatic privileges don't exempt the countries from tax obligations. The....

Nixzmary Brown's Stepfather Guilty of Manslaughter

March 18, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

The stepfather of Nixzmary Brown has been convicted of manslaughter for the death of the 7-year-old girl who became a poster child for the problems within the city's child welfare agency. Brook....

JPMorgan May Abandon Downtown HQ

March 18, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

JPMorgan Chase has abandoned plans to move its downtown headquarters to the World Trade Center site, following its deal to acquire Bear Stearns. JPMorgan has a 90-year lease downtown with the Port A....

St. Patrick's Day Parade Street Closures

March 17, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

The St. Patrick's Day Parade gets under way at 11 this morning. Fifth Avenue will be closed to traffic between 44th and 90th Streets from around 10 am until about 5:30 this afternoon. Also closed t....

Protestors, Police Clash at Chinese Consulate

March 17, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

Police and protesters say they suffered injuries after a rally outside the Chinese Consulate in Manhattan turned violent this weekend. Protests are taking place all over the world - from Washington ....

Lt. Gov. Paterson Addresses Press

March 14, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

On Monday, he replaces Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigned after being linked to a prostitution ring. At his first press conference after Spitzer's announcement, Lt. Gov. David Paterson spoke of plans ....

Famed Hawks Expecting

March 13, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

Bird watchers say a celebrated hawk couple is poised to produce chicks for the first time since a 2004 furor over their Fifth Avenue nest. New York City Audubon Society spokeswoman Sandy Fiebelkorn ....

Photos, Videos Submitted in Bell Trial

March 12, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

The trial of three New York City detectives charged with the fatal shooting of Sean Bell continues in State Supreme Court in Queens. Yesterday, two Port Authority police officers testified that they....

$100 Million for New York Public Library

March 11, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

Following a $100 million donation, the New York Public Library's building on 5th Avenue at 42nd Street will be renamed for the Wall Street financier Stephen Schwarzman. Schwarzman is the chief execu....

McCain Holds NYC Fundraiser

March 11, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

John McCain visits Hillary Clinton's turf tonight to try to fill his campaign coffers. The Republican presidential nominee holds a fundraiser in the city tonight, one of a string of fundraisers arou....

Rangel Released from Hospital

March 11, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

New York Congressman Charles Rangel, head of the House Ways and Means Committee, has been released from a Manhattan hospital, where he was treated for severe flu symptoms. The 77-year-old Harlem Dem....

Work Stopped at Trump Development

March 10, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

A downtown Donald Trump high-rise under construction has been shut down for a second time after equipment struck and shattered several windows. Buildings Department officials say that a cable at the....

The Whitney Biennial Opens

March 06, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

The Whitney Biennial opens today. 81 artists were selected by a team of curators and advisors to represent the latest trends in American contemporary art. It's being held at the Whitney Museum and, ....

Detective "Uncomfortable" Night of Bell Shooting

March 04, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

A detective testifying yesterday in the trial of the 3 detectives charged in the fatal shooting of Sean Bell said he felt uneasy from the start of the undercover operation at the Kalua Cabaret, where....

Senate Approves Paid Leave Bill

March 04, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

A measure that would allow workers in New Jersey to take paid leave to care for a sick relative or newborn is 1 step closer to becoming law. The State Senate approved the bill by a 22-16 vote yester....

"State of the MTA" Address This Morning

March 03, 2008

by WNYC Newsroom

The executive director of New York's mass transit system delivers the first ever State of the MTA speech later this morning. Elliot Sander's address comes 2 days after the 40th anniversary of the MT....

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