News & Politics

NYPD Surveillance Practices Under Fire From Community

June 18, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Muslim groups and civil rights advocates announce lawsuit concerning NYPD surveillance.

A group of New York City Muslims...

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NYC Council Members Demand End To MSG Tax Exemption

June 18, 2013|Justin Hyland
Council members feel that MSG tax money should be put toward social services

New York City council members Margaret Chin and...

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Strike a Chord: Mental Health Workers Face Unique Challenges with Chinese Immigrants

June 18, 2013|Jacob Anderson
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

Chinatown is one of the most densely populated and fastest...

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Following Weeks of Attacks, Quinn Challenges Opponents' Records

June 17, 2013|Melanie Chamberlain
Lead Democrat Christine Quinn says her opponent's records are no match to hers.
Leading Democrat in New York City's...
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Strike a Chord: Mental Illness Advocates Reject Implications of Proposed Funding

June 17, 2013|Jacob Anderson
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on mental health issues.

Calling for a national conversation on mental illness earlier...

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Efforts to Legalize Mixed Martial Arts in New York Faces a Tough Fight

June 13, 2013|Kris Venezia
Advocates Say Legalization Will Bring Financial Benefits to the Empire State.

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Uriah Hall has won...

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NYC Councilman Van Bramer Wants CitiBike in Queens ASAP

June 13, 2013|Justin Hyland
Superstorm Sandy delayed implementation in May.

Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer is calling on the D-O-T to more quickly...

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The South Bronx Looks to Bring in Big-Name Retailers

June 13, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Community Organizations pair up to improve business along 3rd Avenue and 149th Street
The South Bronx is looking to attract...
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Manhattan Borough President Proposes Plan To Jump-Start NYC Exports

June 12, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Borough President Scott Stringer outlines a plan to help small businesses sell overseas

Manhattan Borough President Scott...

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On the Heels of Rival's Memoir, de Blasio Looks to Humanize Himself

June 11, 2013|Connor Ryan
Bill de Blasio ties his family life to public schools in personal campaign video.

Leading mayoral candidate Christine Quinn’s...

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