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Friday, July 08, 2005
  • Southern View on Flatbush of proposed Brooklyn development (bball.net)
    Southern View on Flatbush of proposed Ratner development in Brooklyn (bball.net)

    Another Vision for the Atlantic Yards

    A dark horse proposal has emerged as a bidder for the Atlantic Rail Yards site in Brooklyn. Rather than the 60-story high rises and a basketball arena proposed by Forrest City Ratner, Extell wants to build 28-story apartment buildings and no stadium.

Fait Un-Accompli?

Gary Barnett, president of Extell Development Company,
-wants to build on the Brooklyn Rail Yards Site

Can't See the Towers for the Arena?

Ed Weintrob, founder and publisher of The Brooklyn Papers,
-says New York media have missed the story on the planned Brooklyn arena
» The Brooklyn Papers

Space on the Net

Robin Raskin, Technology author, journalist and spokesperson who specializes in helping parents raise kids in a digital world, dubbed, “The Internet Mom”
- on keeping teenagers safe on social networking internet sites
and
Eric Zales, recent graduate of Verona High School. Attending Rutgers in the Fall. User of Facebook.com
» My Space
and
Allie Lipner, recent graduate of Verona High School. Attending University of Maryland in the Fall. User of MySpace.com
» Face Book

Against Sanctity

Dr. Faroque Khan President of the Islamic Center of Long Island, in Westbury, sits on the board of Islamic Society of North America, also a professor of Medicine at SUNY Stony Brook
- condemns the attacks in London
» Islamic Center of North America

What the London Police Get Right

Jessica Stern, Lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, Terror in the Name of God (HarperCollins, 2003)
-says even smart policing can't always stop all attacks
» Jessica Stern

Lean on Me

Lenore Skenazy Columnist for the Daily News,br /> - on our anxiety levels after the London bombings
» Daily News

Wake Up and Smell the Media

Jeff Jarvis, writes the blog Buzzmachine.com,
-on the failure of old media to keep up in moments of crisis
» Buzzmachine

30 Issues in 30 Days

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Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

Uncommon Indicators

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The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.