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First Mayoral Debate Wrap Up
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Tonight, Mayor Bloomberg and his Democratic challenger, City Controller Bill Thompson, met in their first face-to-face debate of the campaign.
WNYC reporters analyze some of the candidates' statements.
Education: Who's in Charge?
Beth Fertig reports:
The very first question was about the negative tone of the campaign, but both Mayor ...
Just Say No to Fishy Feet
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The latest pedicure fad is fish. Tiny, toothless fish that exfoliate feet through ticklish nibbles. But Bronx state senator Jeff Klein says the practice is unsanitary, and cruel to the fish.
What they're doing here clearly is starving these fish. Fish ...
First Mayoral Debate Between Thompson and Bloomberg
Monday, October 12, 2009
On Tuesday, Democratic candidate for mayor Bill Thompson will meet the man he’s trying to unseat – Mike Bloomberg – in a mayoral debate that’s likely to include questions about term limits and education reforms. It’s the first debate ...
Impact of Daggett Endorsement In NJ Governor's Race
Monday, October 12, 2009
New Jersey's largest newspaper made an unconventional endorsement in the race for New Jersey's governor. The Star-Ledger of Newark came out in support of Independent Chris Daggett on Saturday. The paper says ...
Obama Wins Peace Prize, New Yorkers React
Friday, October 09, 2009
WNYC pounded the pavement today to find out what New Yorkers thought about the president winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
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MTA Weekend Special- DELAYS
Friday, October 09, 2009
The MTA is taking advantage of the long weekend to do some heavy track work. Expects delays and diversions on 17 lines.
A ...
Inventor's Workshop Open to Public
Friday, October 09, 2009
(images by Leonard DeGraaf courtesy of nps.gov)
When you flip a light switch, pick up your phone or watch a movie, it is thanks to the genius and vision of Thomas Edison. And now you can visit Edison's workshop, the place where the first sound was recorded and ...
From the WNYC Archives: Irving Penn on "What Is Modern Photography?"
Thursday, October 08, 2009
World-renown fashion photographer Irving Penn died yesterday. He was 93.
Penn created stark images that could be found in the pages of Vogue, where ...
Get the Facts on H1N1 (Swine Flu)
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Google has found the more you Google 'swine flu' or 'H1N1' the more likely your area is infected with the virus. They've used that information to create ...
Every Saturday 'Rap Attack,' Mr. Magic
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
The man who brought hip hop from the park to the radio, legendary New York radio personality DJ Mr. Magic, died on Friday at the age of 53. Although his show was only ...
Latest Endorsements for Mayoral Race 2009
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Today Bloomberg was endorsed by John Podesta, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress (he did not support Bloomberg in 2005), Dennis Rivera, a national health care leader (he supported Ferrer in 2005), Cecile Richards, President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Jackie Hilly, Executive Director ...
Berried in Surplus
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
There is an upside to our sad soggy summer. Bumper crops. The harvest season has just begun, ...
Swine Flu Shots Begin in The Bronx
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
It's in! After a busy summer of testing and preparation, some of the city's first doses of the swine ...
The Divine Ms. M Puts Down Roots
Monday, October 05, 2009
With a little fanfare by the mayor, singer Bette Midler, and others, the 250,000th tree in the ...
Six Schools Prep For Swine Flu Vaccine
Monday, October 05, 2009
The city's health and education departments are holding a week-long influenza vaccination program at six schools to work out the kinks before the swine flu arrives, if it arrives.
Latest iPhone App: 311
Friday, October 02, 2009
Instead of calling 311, the Bloomberg administration is offering iPhone users a new way to get information from - or file a complaint with - ...
Candidates Clash in NJ Gov. Debate
Friday, October 02, 2009
The three candidates for New Jersey governor met in their first debate last night, and the state of the economy was front and center. Facing off on NJN television, Democratic Governor Jon Corzine, Republican challenger Chris Christie, and Independent candidate Chris Daggett offered sharply different proposals ...