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Morning Brief: October 11th

October 11, 2013|Kris Venezia
The Weekend Has Arrived.

Today in History

On this date in 1975, Saturday Night Live aired for the first time with George...

GrowNYC's Compost Sites Encourage a Greener New York City

October 09, 2013|Laura Macchiarola
A non-profit environmental group hosts citywide drop-off spots for NYC's food waste.

Make landscape, not landfill!  That's...

Morning Brief: October 9th

October 09, 2013|Kris Venezia
Happy Hump Day!

If you're looking for something to do to celebrate the halfway point of the work week, check out one of the...

Morning Brief: October 8th

October 08, 2013|Kris Venezia
Have a Perfect Tuesday.

Today In History

In 1956, Yankees pitcher Don Larson threw the only perfect game in World Series...

AARP Survey Reports Workplace Age Discrimination in New York City

October 07, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
New York’s baby boomers are experiencing workplace discrimination, according to a new poll from AARP.

A poll released Monday...

New York Public Library Releases List of 100 Great Children's Books of the Past Century

October 07, 2013|Kris Venezia
The Alphabetized List Includes The Cat in the Hat and The Giver.

Horton Hears a Who, Charlotte’s Web, and Curious George are...

Morning Brief: October 4

October 04, 2013|Jeff Coltin
The Future of Biking

Yesterday, Judah Schiller became probably the first person to ride a bike across the Hudson River.  Yes...

After Shots Fired Near Capitol Hill, Local Lawmakers: We're Safe

October 03, 2013|Connor Ryan
Local politicians sound off following gunshots near Capitol Hill.

 

The United States Capitol was locked down Tuesday...

Morning Brief: October 3

October 03, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Banksy crosses the pond.

Secretive street artist Banksy, known for his creative graffiti, is putting up pieces in New York...

Morning Brief: October 2

October 02, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Phoenix in Brooklyn

Did you know Brooklyn alone has more than 1 million more residents than Phoenix, Arizona?  French dance...