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NRA Fights Back Against Bloomberg's Gun Control Coalition
November 23, 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is a known gun control advocate, and has built a national platform to stem the flow of illegal guns into cities and towns. The group he co-founded in 2006, Mayors Against Ille....
NYPD Looks Into Speeding Up DWI Tests
November 03, 2009
Top brass within the city's police department are looking into ways to shorten the time it takes to get blood alcohol tests after a suspected drunk driver refuses a breath test. The panel's formatio....
Main Street NYC Returns to Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
October 27, 2009
While financial analysts closely watching the stock market, housing market and consumer consumption are predicting that the recession is likely nearly over, word on the street is mixed. As part of o....
Main Street NYC
October 23, 2009
Wall Street to Main Street. It’s been a constant refrain since the economy began to tumble. As the first bank bailouts hit, one big question was 'What does this mean for Main Street?' WNYC has spe....
ACORN Funds Drop, Members Scramble to Fill Gap
October 15, 2009
New York Acorn prides itself on standing up for some of the poorest people in the city. But a recent scandal has threatened to bring it down. Now, roles have changed and the large powerful organizati....
30 Issues Day 17: Poverty in NYC
The Brian Lehrer Show
October 13, 2009
Prosecutors: Mobsters Worked as NYC Inspectors
October 02, 2009
Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau has indicted six alleged mafia members who worked for the city's Buildings Department. WNYC's Matthew Schuerman has more. REPORTER: The indictment says ....
Five Weeks Before the Election, Thompson Still Introducing Himself
September 30, 2009
Bill Thompson, the Democratic nominee for mayor, has been involved in New York City politics for more than 30 years. He's been Chief of Staff for a New York congressman, a Deputy Borough President,....
State Labor Officials: Extend Benefits for Jobless
September 25, 2009
New York State Labor Commissioner Patricia Smith says legislation pending in the U.S. Senate would provide additional payments to many workers who have nearly tapped out their unemployment benefits. ....
Liu, Yassky Clash in Final Comptroller Debate
September 25, 2009
In their last debate before Tuesday's runoff election, the two remaining candidates for the Democratic nomination for City Comptroller faced off last night. Councilmen David Yassky and John Liu were....
Study Finds NYC Students Ill-Prepared for College
September 24, 2009
A new study finds too many New York City high school students aren't prepared for college, and urges the state and city to take action. WNYC's Beth Fertig has more. REPORTER: The study by the Annenb....
Early Start for Reading
September 23, 2009
As educators wrestle with how to improve literacy, a persistant challenge is the gap in reading scores between low-income and middle class students. Studies have shown that children from poor familie....
President Obama in NYC for Four Days
September 22, 2009
The president is in town, and New Yorkers know what that means -- street closures, barricades, and lots of cops. Get used to it, he's for a few days. Marianne McCune has more. He came Monday and d....
NY Court Rules Paterson Can Appoint Ravitch
September 22, 2009
In a narrow, 4-3 decision, New York’s highest court has ruled Governor Paterson has the authority to appoint Richard Ravitch as his lieutenant governor. Karen Dewitt has more. One Pataki appointe....
NYC Authorities React to Security Bulletins
September 22, 2009
The MTA has stepped up police presence at "key locations," like Grand Central Terminal, in light of the ongoing probe into a possible terrorist plot. Even so, the agency says there's no credible thr....
Stanford Study Says NYC Charter Schools Improving
September 22, 2009
A new study by Stanford researchers finds students who attend New York City charter schools for both elementary and middle grades are closing the achievement gap with suburban students. On average, ....
Rick Lazio Announces Gubernatorial Bid
September 21, 2009
As New York State Democrats and the Obama Administration try and sort out who should run for governor for their party next year the Republican field is already starting to take shape. Former Republic....
47th New York Film Festival
September 21, 2009
The 47th New York Film Festival kicks off this Friday in the renovated Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. The 26 films being screened are from a variety of filmmakers, both familiar and unknown. A....
Next up for Obama: David Letterman
September 21, 2009
The countdown has started for President Barack Obama's appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight. This is the seventh TV gig in 48 hours for the president as he tries to bring his mes....
Teacher Union: Overcrowding Worse Than Estimated
September 21, 2009
The teachers union now says overcrowding in the public schools is even worse than estimated last week. More than 7,400 classes are above the contractual limit, according to an annual survey by the Un....
NYC Imam Held Without Bail on Terrorism Charge
September 21, 2009
A New York City imam accused of lying to officials investigating a terrorism plot has been ordered held without bail. Ahmad Afzali, an imam at a mosque in Queens and a former NYPD informant, is accu....
Two Housing Developments to Get Surveillance Cameras
September 18, 2009
Two public housing developments are about to get surveillance cameras installed at 14 buildings. Tenants at the Tilden and Brownsville Houses in Brooklyn say crime in their developments is getting ou....
Teachers Union: 30 Percent More Schools Overcrowded
September 18, 2009
Roughly 7200 New York City public school classrooms are overcrowded - an increase of more than 30 percent over last year, according to the teachers union. The United Federation of Teachers president ....
Paterson Endorses Thompson, Planned Parenthood Endorses Bloomberg
September 18, 2009
Governor Paterson is endorsing City Comptroller Bill Thompson in the New York mayor's race. He says Thompson has the guts and ability to lead the city in difficult times, but he also says he's motiva....
