News & Politics

Strike a Chord: Remembering a Friend through a Life of Prevention

November 04, 2014|Jeff Coltin
We're all touched by life events that help shape who we become. As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign on teen suicide...

Strike A Chord: Girls Share a Precious Time After School

November 03, 2014|Jeff Coltin
After a suicide attempt, support is critical, and people are willing to help. As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign on...

NYC Wants to Revitalize the Garment District

November 03, 2014|Gabrielle McGovern
New York City hopes to draw fashion designers back to the Garment District with the NYC Fashion Production Fund.

New York...

How Banks Could Bring New Hope to Sandy-Stricken Areas

October 29, 2014|Allie Marshall
New York City officials are asking big banks to offer loans to houses of worship still recovering from the storm.

Two years...

Council Plans Used Car Crackdown

October 28, 2014|Blaine Kaniewski
Bill would make dealers responsible for recalled cars.
New York City Council members are hoping to protect buyers from...

Morning Brief: October 27

October 27, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Halloweek Begins

Halloween’s on Friday, which means New Yorkers have just a week left to visit the city’s numerous haunted...

Morning Brief: October 24

October 24, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Ebola in New York, Officials Urge Calm

Just days after Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio held a press conference saying the...

Morning Brief: October 23

October 23, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Lighten up, it's Diwali!

Light a candle tonight for Diwali—it’s day 3 of the Hindu festival of light, the most important day...

Morning Brief: October 23

October 23, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Lighten up, it's Diwali!

Light a candle tonight for Diwali—it’s day 3 of the Hindu festival of light, the most important day...

Morning Brief: October 22

October 22, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Welcoming "Welcome to New York"

Pop-Goddess and new Tribeca resident Taylor Swift dropped a new single yesterday and it’s all...