News & Politics

Strike a Chord: Broadway Actress Puts Struggle With Bipolar Disorder in the Spotlight

June 21, 2013|Jacob Anderson
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

Robin Baxter worked on Broadway as an actress and a...

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Mayoral Candidate Anthony Weiner Announces His Healthcare Plan

June 20, 2013|Ann Pierret
On the campaign trail, New York City Mayoral Candidate Anthony Weiner has unveiled his plan for a new healthcare for all New...
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Ground Breaks on New Staten Island Neighborhood

June 20, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The New Stapleton Waterfront will bring shops, housing, and jobs to SI's North Shore
A Staten Island Naval Base that has...
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TLC Approves "Taxi of Tomorrow"

June 20, 2013|Justin Hyland
Taxi and Limousine Commission re-approves Nissan "Taxi of Tomorrow" project after legal speed bump
New York City's Taxi and...
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UPDATED: Weiner Criticized For Silence Amid Anti-Gay Slurs

June 20, 2013|Connor Ryan
Quinn allies single out Weiner's 'disturbing pattern.'
Anthony Weiner, a Democratic candidate in the race to become New...
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Strike a Chord: Yogis Breathe to Manage Mental Illness

June 20, 2013|Jacob Anderson
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

Cecilia Alcocer found a shady patch of grass in Fort Greene...

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Officials Unveil Plan to Launch Mobile Charging Stations

June 19, 2013|Connor Ryan
AT&T and Bloomberg administration join to launch 25 mobile charging stations across the five boroughs.

Charging a cell phone...

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NYC's Homeless and Runaway Youth Rally Against Proposed Budget Cuts

June 19, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Mayor Bloomberg plans to cut over half the funding for Runaway and Homeless Youth Services
Some of New York City's homeless...
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One Week into Release, Quinn's Memoir is Reluctant to Sell

June 19, 2013|Connor Ryan
Only 100 print copies sold so far. Expert predicts sales may increase in the next few weeks.

The personal memoir of Christine...

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Strike a Chord: Emerging and Established Artists Fight Mental Illness Stigma

June 19, 2013|Jacob Anderson
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

The artists whose works are on display at the Fountain...

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