News & Politics

Bloomberg: Keep Cigarettes Out of Sight, Out of Mind

March 18, 2013|Claudia Morell
Mayor Bloomberg has introduced two bills to further curb smoking in New York City.

Mayor Bloomberg wants retail stores to...

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Photos: New York City's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 17, 2013|Connor Ryan

<div class="overview-paragraph">Despite the snowfall, crowds in green huddled around Fifth Avenue on Saturday afternoon for an Irish tradition.</div>

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Strike a Chord: Helping the Homeless Find Shelter

March 15, 2013|Jesssica Gould
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

This winter, a record 50-thousand people are sleeping in city...

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Strike a Chord: Sheltering LGBT Homeless Youth

March 14, 2013|Jesssica Gould
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

Studies show that about 40 percent of all homeless youth...

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Issues Tank: Glen Cove Recycles Styrofoam, Despite Longtime Ban

March 13, 2013|Connor Ryan
Mayor Bloomberg says benefits of recycling plastic-foam do not outweigh costs.

After being dealt a blow with his large sugary...

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Strike a Chord: House Angels

March 13, 2013|Jesssica Gould
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

In the days and weeks after Superstorm Sandy, residents of one...

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Strike a Chord: Helping Musicians Weather the Storm

March 12, 2013|Jesssica Gould
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

Months after Sandy, many people are still without a home. 

As...

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Judge Prevents Enforcement of Bloomberg's Sugary Drinks Ban

March 11, 2013|Connor Ryan
Mayor, Health Commissioner are confident ban will win on appeal.

New York City's ban on large sugary drinks, pioneered since...

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Strike a Chord: Shipping Containers as Emergency Housing

March 11, 2013|Jesssica Gould
WFUV's Strike a Chord Campaign focuses on emergency housing.

This summer, the New York City Office of Emergency Management is...

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Following Months of Speculation, Quinn Announces Her Candidacy for Mayor

March 10, 2013|Connor Ryan
If elected, Quinn would be New York City's first woman and openly gay mayor.

Christine Quinn, the New York City Council...

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