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NEW YORK - MARCH 08: New York Governor David Paterson sits during a town hall meeting at Borough Hall March 8, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Getty)
New York Governor David Paterson is sticking with his plan to include one-day-a-week furloughs for state workers in the next budget extension. He explains his latest plan to get the legislators to pass a budget. Plus, why your office chair is bad for you; following up on a Bronx demographic puzzle; and Mother's Day.
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Budget Battles
New York Governor David Paterson talks about the lack of a state budget and possible furloughs for state workers.
City Budget Pushback
City Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, who represents East Harlem and parts of the Bronx and is a member of the Council's Progressive Caucus, takes issue with Mayor Bloomberg's budget and offers up alternatives.
You'd Better Stand Up
Journalist Arianne Cohen talks about the research behind her Businessweek article, "Your Office Chair is Killing You."
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Following Up: Disappearing Men and the Meaning of Median
William Bosworth, director of Lehman College's Bronx Demography Project, delves into the gender gap in the Boogie Down Bronx, finishing a conversation begun last week. Plus, exactly what "median" means.
Of Fat Fingers and Debt Crises
Felix Salmon, economic reporter for Reuters, discusses the Dow's wild day yesterday, the ongoing crisis in Greece and Europe, and the British elections.
Mother's Day Call-In
Ruth Lehrer, author of My Book of Ruth: Reflections of a Jewish Girl (and mom of Brian Lehrer!), discusses an essay from her book that asks that terrifying question: Am I becoming my mother?!
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Your Anecdotal Census: A People's History of the New York City Area 2000-2010
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How is your community different today than it was 10 years ago?
Who's moving in and who's moving out?
How has the housing boom/housing bust changed your community?
How have the politics of your community changed? If power has shifted in your community, how and why?
How has 9/11 changed your community?
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What's an untold story of change in your community that needs to be told?