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Message of Hope

Pope Benedict's first visit to the U.S. was a resounding success-- or so say the dailies. How did the Pope's visit make you feel? We want to know. Call in and tell us what kind of impact, if at all, his visit had on your life.

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Michael Kinsley

Veteran political journalist Michael Kinsley is a columnist for Time and the Washington Post. He talks about moving to Seattle to pioneer internet journalism at Slate, his new book, Please Don't Remain Calm: Provocations and Commentaries, and, of course, The Kinsley Gaffe.

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UPDATE: 'Williamsburg Stabber' Rumors

It all started with a few calls and comments during our first "Real Local News" segment. Then we followed up the next day. We continue to follow the perceived increase of police that has Williamsburg residents worried they are at risk of becoming victims of a knife attack, or worse. Reporter for the Brooklyn Paper Ben Muessig separates fact from fiction regarding the recent rash of muggings in the Brooklyn neighborhood.

See The 90th Precinct's Official Response

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Real Local News: Glen Rock's McMansion Law

From this comment, we learned that Glen Rock, NJ is considering a law to restrict “McMansions.” Mark McCullough, former Glen Rock councilman and member of its planning board, discusses the issues involved.

Mark McCullough's Campaign Blog

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The Sound of Silence

What happens when you get over a thousand young people in the middle of Union Square dancing to their own individual iPods? A silent rave, of course. 18 year-old exchange student Jonnie Wesson organized the event last Friday evening.

Did you participate in the rave? Did you stumble across it? Comment below!

Watch Youtube Videos of the Rave

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