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Me Again! ‘Tough on Crime’ Bratton to Return to NYPD
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has appointed former New York City police commissioner Bill Bratton to head the city's police force once again.
Black Friday: Now on Thursday
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Some big box stores are hoping Americans will be hungry for a heaping helping of shopping with their turkey and cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving.
NJ Mall Shooter Didn't Want to Hurt Anyone but Himself, Say Authorities
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Authorities say they do not believe the alleged gunman who killed himself after causing a lockdown at New Jersey's largest shopping mall Monday night wanted to hurt other people.
Dancing Like Michael Jackson
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Hundreds of Michael Jacksons will be on the streets of New York for Halloween tonight. But for at least two New Yorkers, nailing the pop star's signature moves is a year-round obsession.
One NY Artist: Director and Actor Adam Goldman
Saturday, October 19, 2013
There are thousands of artists in New York City. Some are famous internationally, while others are scratching out a living while perfecting their craft in basements or on stage. WNYC is bringing a few of them to the spotlight, in their own voices.
Board of Elections Criticized Over Tiny Font
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Several good government groups and local politicians are taking on the New York City Board of Elections over their decision to use a tiny font on the ballot for the general election next month.
Report: Local Temperatures May Exceed Historical Norms in 34 Years
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Critics Pick: A Very Shakespeare Stage This Fall
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
This autumn, the Bard is on Broadway with several new Shakespeare performances. Some big name stars are making appearances, including two known for recent appearances as rival super heroes in the X-Men movies.
NJers to Face Higher Health Insurance Rates Than NYers
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
A new report released this morning by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicates New Jersey residents will face higher average rates than New Yorkers through health care exchanges that are being set up as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
Poll Shows Tightening of Booker-Lonegan Race
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
A new Quinnipiac poll finds Newark Mayor Cory Booker continues to lead in the U.S. Senate race against his rival, former Bogota Mayor Steve Lonegan. But Lonegan does seem to be picking up support.
That Online Review May Really Be Too Good to Be True
Monday, September 23, 2013
A crackdown on posting fake online reviews has concluded with 19 companies agreeing to stop the practice and pay fines totaling more than $350,000, according to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office.
Interview: New York City Opera May Cancel Season
Monday, September 09, 2013
New York City Opera will be forced to cancel most of its current season and all of next season if it does not raise $20 million by the end of December, company officials said on Sunday.
Killers on the Loose! Cicada Killers, That Is
Thursday, September 05, 2013
If you've noticed some enormous wasps buzzing through New York City parks recently, you're not alone. The two-inch long black and yellow Eastern Cicada Killer wasp has been turning heads and quickening steps from Prospect Park to Central Park, as the insect's late summer season draws to a close.
As Syrian Situation Escalates, Few Refugees Seek Shelter in U.S.
Monday, September 02, 2013
While Syria's civil war has ravaged the country for more than two years, very few Syrian refugees have sought safety in the United States. The New York-based International Rescue Committee says that may be poised to change, however.
NYC Looks to Small Boston Suburb for Cigarette Sale Restrictions
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
If the latest proposal to curb tobacco use in New York City passes, the largest city in the country will be following in the footsteps of Needham, Mass., a suburb of Boston with a population of 28,886.
Tony Cutoff Crunch: Shows Crowd Broadway Stages
Friday, April 19, 2013
"I always look at April as sort of Broadway's clown car; the producers always see how many shows they can cram into that last two or three weeks." — Daily News theater critic Joe Dziemianowicz.
Report: NJ County Jails Clogged with People Awaiting Trial
Monday, April 08, 2013
A new report shows New Jersey's county jails are full of people who could not afford bail and are currently awaiting trial.
As Court Hears Arguments, Gay Couples Exchange Vows and Keep Watch
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Critics' Picks: What's Worth the Buzz (And What Isn't) on Broadway
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
