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Black Friday a Boon for Traffic Cops
November 28, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
There's no holiday for parking rules on this day after Thanksgiving. An analysis of a year's worth of tickets by the New York Times found traffic agents issued more than 41,000 citations on Black Fr....
Gerald Schoenfeld Dies
November 25, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
The longtime head of the powerful Shubert Organization has died. Gerald Schoenfeld was 84. He helped bring "A Chorus Line," "Cats" and "Amadeus" to Broadway. Mayor Bloomberg expressed his condole....
Department of Aging Outlines Cuts
November 22, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
City agencies are trying to get used to the idea of cutting 2.5 percent from their next budget -- and 5 percent after that. REPORTER: The Department for the Aging plans to save nearly $4 million by ....
Job Fair Offers Prospects and Training
November 20, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
With the current economic crisis, job training fairs are getting popular for the unemployed or people looking to switch careers. As WNYC's Kathleen Horan reports, more than 200 people came out for a....
The Health of City Senior Centers
November 13, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
They argue that there's not enough money to expand health services, as the city wants, without eliminating other services like meals and case workers. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn says it’....
Visions of a Better Coney Island
November 13, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
As the city moves forward with a rezoning plan for Coney Island, some groups on the sidelines want to make sure it's as bold and eclectic as the place itself. The Center for an Urban Future surveyed....
Fort Greene Reacts to Recent Shooting
November 01, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
The Fort Greene hair salon where five people were shot on Monday is expected to reopen today. Many in the area have been discussing how such a sensational crime could happen there -- in the middle of....
Legislative Leaders Play Cards Close on Cutting Budget
October 30, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
Governor Paterson says the upcoming elections are preventing legislative leaders from being forthcoming about cuts they'd be willing to make to bridge a $1.5 billion budget gap for this fiscal year. ....
Economic Woes Hit City's Salons
October 26, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
The turbulent economy is affecting how people spend their disposable income. WNYC's Kathleen Horan checked in with salon owners and technicians and has this report: REPORTER: According to industry d....
Amid High Emotions, Council Clears Bloomberg's Third Term Bid
October 24, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
BLOOMBERG: I'm pleased the majority of the City Council voted to give the public a bigger choice, more people to select from. Anyone who wanted to run before can continue to run. I plan to run. HO....
Delivery Workers Vindicated with $4 Million in Damages
October 22, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
Former Saigon Grill workers were not paid minimum wage or overtime, and were often fined when their bosses felt they violated restaurant rules, like making deliveries too slowly or slamming doors. T....
Dog Days for Gray's Recession Special
October 22, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
The Manhattan hot dog chain "Gray's Papaya" has been offering its popular "recession special" for years so it's a bit ironic, now that we're probably in one, the price of two dogs and a drink has gon....
City Council Set to Vote on Term Limits This Week
October 21, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
Mayor Bloomberg's proposal to overhaul the city's term limits law has been put on the fast track for a vote Thursday before the City Council, just three weeks after he announced he'd like to try and ....
Governor's 'Right Hand' Fails to Pay Taxes
October 20, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
Charles O' Byrne may have violated state ethics laws for failing to list his $200,000 in outstanding tax debt on his financial disclosure statements. Paterson says O'Bryne admitted to his lapse in p....
Food for Thought for the Aging New Yorkers
September 12, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
The city is overhauling the way it provides services to the 1.3 million senior citizens who live here. The Bloomberg administration says it needs to streamline how it serves the graying population be....
Cabbies Wary of Hybrid Taxis
September 11, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
Is the city pushing its yellow cabs to make the switch to green too fast? Many in the industry say requiring new cabs to get 25 miles to the gallon by Oct. 1 is unrealistic. Drivers complain hybrid....
The End of an Era for Coney Island
September 08, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
After nearly 50 years in Coney Island, Astroland Amusement Park has shut down, and more than 300 workers are now looking for new jobs. Owner Carol Hill Albert says last night's closing is permanent o....
New Yorkers React to McCain VP Choice
August 29, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
The news that John McCain has named Sarah Palin - the 44 year old conservative Governor of Alaska as his choice for vice president is being met with skepticism by some in the city. Brooklyn's Martha....
World Class Tennis Underway at Open Tournament
August 26, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
Tennis enthusiasts of all stripes are flocking to the U.S. Open tennis tournament in Queens over the next two weeks. Many fans say they're looking forward to a re-match between Roger Federer and top ....
Facelift for Marcus Garvey Park Bandshell
August 21, 2008
by Kathleen Horan
A well-loved Harlem bandshell is about to get a face lift. The stage in Marcus Garvey Park has been home to a number of popular music and dance performances since1970. Now, the family of the late Bro....
