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NYC Councilman Charged with Corruption

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Bronx City Councilman Larry Seabrook was arrested today on federal corruption charges. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $500,000 bond.

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Marking 75 Years of Urban Lore: Alligators in the Sewers Day

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

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It's the stuff of New York legend: alligators in the sewer. Maybe it's an it's urban myth -- unlike recent tales of coyotes in the city -- but Manhattan Borough Historian, Michael Miscione, can trace the origins of this particular tale.

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5 Dead After Connecticut Plant Explosion

Monday, February 08, 2010

Officials say it's unclear whether everyone is accounted for in Sunday's fatal explosion.

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Opera Patron Sentenced to 9 Years for Fraud

Friday, February 05, 2010

Opera-loving philanthropist Alberto Vilar has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his conviction on fraud charges.

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Former Assemblyman Gets Prison Sentence

Thursday, February 04, 2010

Former Queens Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio has been sentenced to six years in prison for fraud.

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Downtown Protestors Rally Against MTA Service Cuts

Thursday, February 04, 2010

(Mario Tama/Getty Images)

(Mario Tama/Getty Images)

by Radhika Marya

Commuters, elected officials, and transportation advocates are rallying against proposed mass transit cuts, a day after the MTA announced it was facing a new $400 million deficit.

Protesters ...

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Deficits Grow for Albany and MTA

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

New York state's deficit has grown by $750 million to $8.2 billion. The MTA faces another $400 million shortfall.

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And the Oscars Go to...Lincoln Center

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

New York City is selling tickets to the Academy Awards ceremony. The catch? The city won't be sending you to L.A. The tickets are for a live viewing of the Oscars at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, complete with a cocktail reception.

The tickets are going for $150 ...

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Intelligence Officials Warn of Al Qaeda Attack

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Officials told Congress Tuesday that Al Qaeda would likely attempt an attack on U.S. soils within the next six months.

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NYC Debuts TV Show for Job Seekers

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Unemployed New Yorkers will no longer feel guilty hanging around the house, watching TV, now that the city has created a new show called "Job Hunt."

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Race to the Top: The Annual Empire State Climb

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Reporting by Benedict Moran
(by Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

(by Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images)

Participants in the annual race to to top of the Empire State Building may be feeling like they're trapped in the movie 'Groundhog Day.' ...

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Groundhog Day: Mike vs. Chuck vs. Phil

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

At the Staten Island Zoo earlier this morning, it was Mayor Bloomberg versus groundhog Chuck once again for the big annual winter tradition:

A camera-shy Chuck did not see his shadow, so, according to tradition, Spring is coming soon.

Addressing the crowd full of families with small children, the mayor ...

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Dissension in the Groundhog Ranks

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Mayor Michael Bloomberg headed to the Staten Island Zoo this morning to see if Chuck the Groundhog would predict more winter once again.

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Historic NY Public Library Branch Reopens

Monday, February 01, 2010

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New children's room on first floor (Photo by Kate Hinds)

The New York Public Library is reopening one of its historic branches on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The St. Agnes Branch, located at ...

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Are Honeybees Too Wild For NYC?

Monday, February 01, 2010

Urban beekeepers are abuzz with the possibility that a decade-old-ban on keeping hives in New York City might soon be overturned.

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Black History Month Programming

Friday, January 29, 2010

To celebrate Black History month, WNYC will air five special programs during the week of February 8-12 at 8PM on both 93.9FM and AM820. We will also offer three additional programs on consecutive Sundays (February 7, 14 and 21) at 9PM on AM820 and 10pm on 93.9FM.

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9/11 Trials May Shift from Lower Manhattan

Friday, January 29, 2010

There are reports that high-level members of the Obama Administration are rethinking the decision to hold the trial of accused Sept. 11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, in Lower Manhattan.

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Bloomberg Unveils Budget Cuts

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing some layoffs, agency cuts and savings from city labor unions in a preliminary budget that aims to close an estimated $4.9 billion budget shortfall.

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Pop Joins Classical Music at Carnegie Hall

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Carnegie Hall has announced its new season, which features pop music alongside classical music heavy-hitters.

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Gadget-Crazy New Yorkers Excited, Disappointed by Apple's iPad

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

by Chine Labbé

After months of rumors and speculation, Apple finally released its new tablet computer, officially called the iPad. While many details about the device leaked in the press in the past weeks, until 1 p.m., nobody really knew what Steve Jobs' latest creation would do.

Throughout the morning, ...

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