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Morning Brief: November 18

November 18, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Hey, Mickey!

By Disney lore, today’s Mickey Mouse’s 86th birthday, having debuted in the cartoon short Steamboat Willie on...

NYC Tries to Boost Child Literacy Rates

November 12, 2014|Blaine Kaniewski
The New York City Council's announced a new reading program to increase youth literacy rates.
New York City's children aren...

Strike a Chord: Lifeline Workers Support Callers - and Each Other

November 07, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Taking phone calls at four in the morning isn't glamorous, but sometimes, it's necessary. As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord...

Morning Brief: November 7

November 07, 2014|Rob Palazzolo
It's a good weekend for high culture

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has an exhibit on Cubism, one of the most important and...

Strike a Chord: Does Bullying Cause Suicide?

November 06, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Many anti-bullying campaigns link bullying to suicide. But should they? As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign on teen...

Strike a Chord: What's a School to Do?

November 05, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Teachers have to be quick on their feet, but what do they do when tragedy strikes? As part of WFUV's Strike a Chord...

Cuomo Re-elected to a Second Term

November 05, 2014|Jeff Coltin
Democrats hold on to all statewide offices
 
Promising to take the state higher than ever before, Andrew Cuomo's been re...

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...