News & Politics

Latino Mental Health Organizations Fight for More Funding

March 01, 2013|Laura Macchiarola
Mental health groups and Latino communities say more mental health programs are a must.

Mental health clinics throughout New...

Fairway Market in Red Hook Brooklyn Reopens

March 01, 2013|Chris Williams
Local businesses say they're happy to see the market back in business.

The Fairway Market in Red Hook Brooklyn reopens today...

Harlem Landmark In-the-Making Promises NY's First-Ever Civil Rights Museum

February 22, 2013|Laura Macchiarola
A 102 year-old civil rights group is planning a new hub for Harlem.

An historic civil rights organization is going to...

Jersey Firefighters to Help Each Other Rebuild after Sandy

February 20, 2013|Jeff Coltin
New program connects firefighters in need with volunteers

During Superstorm Sandy, many firefighters responded to emergencies...

Elevated Home Legislation Helps Sandy Victims

February 20, 2013|Chris Williams
New legislation to provide more oversight for homeowners who plan to elevate their homes after Superstorm Sandy.

The...

After 141 Years, Bronx Catholic School Shuts Its Doors

February 15, 2013|Claudia Morell
St. Jerome is one of the 22 schools the Archdiocese of New York plans to close for financial reasons. And as WFUV’s Claudia...

SOTC: Bloomberg Outlines Final Agenda As Mayor

February 14, 2013|Claudia Morell
Mayor Bloomberg gave his final State of the City Speech on his 71st birthday Thursday.

Thursday may have been Mayor Bloomberg...

Active Bronx Firehouse Given Landmark Status

February 13, 2013|Ali Bonamico
Firehouse among five in NYC given landmark status

A turn-of-the-century, New York City firehouse is being honored as a symbol...

New York City Council Quinn addresses State of the City

February 11, 2013|Katie Fisher
Council Speaker Quinn wants to focus on helping middle-class families

In her State of the City speech Monday, the likely...

New York City Braces for Potential Blizzard

February 08, 2013|Katie Fisher
Residents are preparing for the first major storm of the season

New Yorkers are rolling with the punches as a nasty winter...