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Bear Stearns Hedge Fund Managers Found Not Guilty

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:33 GMT

A federal jury in Brooklyn has acquitted two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers of lying to investors. Prosecutors had claimed Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin hid warning signs that their funds ....

NYC Expands Access to Swine Flu Vaccine

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:47 GMT

Thousands of people have been lining up for H1N1 flu shots across the country, many of them waiting for hours. But not here in New York City. Free vaccine clinics have not drawn large crowds. Now, a....

Cycling = Ka-Ching!

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:52 GMT

An economy that's headed downhill is not a good thing. But a bicycle going downhill picks up speed. And the bicycle business has been up in the past year. As WNYC's Ilya Marritz reports, it's counter....

Report Finds Thousands of Kids Stuck in Overburdened Foster Care System

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:16 GMT

Foster care is supposed to be a short term solution for kids waiting to either go back home or get adopted by a new family. But a new report by a child advocacy group depicts an overburdened system t....

No Consensus Between Democrats on Gay Marriage Bill in NJ

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:52 GMT

New Jersey State Senate President Richard Codey says even though he supports gay marriage, there may not be enough support in his caucus to bring it to a vote. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER....

Public Forum on Catskills Gas Drilling Tonight at Stuyvesant HS

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:17 GMT

The debate over gas drilling in the Catskills is coming to New York City. This evening, a state agency will host a public forum on plans to oversee drilling in the formation known as the Marcellus Sh....

Education Advocates Protest Paterson's Education Cuts

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:15 GMT

Education advocates gathered outside the governor's office before yesterday's budget address, to protest the governor's plan for mid-year cuts to school aid. Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. REPOR....

Dick Codey: The NJ Gov. That Almost Ran

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:52 GMT

President Obama came to New Jersey to publicly support Gov. John Corzine's failed re-election bid. Now, details about the White House's behind-the-scenes role in the New Jersey governor's race are co....

Financial 411: Wall Street Money and Nonprofits

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:18 GMT

The Harlem Children’s Zone, and the promise and peril of being popular in the financial services industry. Guest: WNYC’s Beth Fertig. ....

Details of Ex-Bear Stearns Hedge Fund Mangers Case

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:52 GMT

A jury in Brooklyn will begin deliberating today, in the trial of Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, the first Wall Street executives to face criminal charges stemming from the financial crisis. Cioffi....

In New Jersey, Politicking Intensifies Before Inauguration Day

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:52 GMT

In New Jersey the campaigning has ended, but over the next two months the behind-the-scenes politicking in Trenton promises to get even more intense. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this report. REPORTER: I....

Major Reconstruction Project Slated for Major Deegan to Begin in 2012

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:13 GMT

Traffic on the Major Deegan in the Bronx is fated to get worse before getting better. The state Department of Transportation is planning a $250-million project just south of Yankee Stadium. WNYC's Ma....

Paterson to Deliver Budget Speech

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00 GMT

Governor Paterson will address state lawmakers this afternoon to outline the state’s budget problems. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: Virtually all 212 state lawmakers now plan to atte....

Deliberations Underway at Hedge Fund Trial

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:56 GMT

A jury in Brooklyn will begin deliberating today in the first criminal trial of Wall Street executives related to the subprime mortgage crisis. Ralph Cioffi and Matt Tannin managed two hedge funds at....

Radio Rookies Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23 GMT

Tune in this week as WNYC celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Radio Rookies. We are checking in with some former Rookies to hear what’s going on in their lives now and a rebroadcast of the hour ....

Main Street NYC Returns to The Bowery

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:10 GMT

In the Spring our Main Street NYC series traveled along the Bowery, checking in on the health of local businesses and institutions. We visited the Bowery Mission; a decades-old pizza supply shop; a....

Jobless Rate Higher in City Public Housing

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:59 GMT

The unemployment rate in New York City has been above 10 percent for months, but it's thought to be even worse within the city's 343 public housing developments. WNYC's Cindy Rodriguez reports. REPO....

New York Senate Considers Health Insurance Reform

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:54 GMT

As health care reform legislation heads to the US Senate after passing the House of Representatives, New York state senators are considering a bill that would make it harder for health insurers to di....

Kerik's Guilty Plea Explained

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:44 GMT

Former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik could be looking at two to three years in prison after pleading guilty to eight felonies in federal court yesterday. The plea agreement resolves al....

Closing Arguments Heard in Bear Stearns Trial

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:56 GMT

Closing arguments have wrapped up in the first criminal trial of former Wall Street executives related to the subprime mortgage crisis. Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin are accused of misleading inves....

Financial 411: Is Insider Trading Pervasive At Hedge Funds?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:24 GMT

Greg David of Crain’s New York Business is beginning to think so, in light of recent busts by the US Attorney’s office. ....

Tom Prendergast to Head NYC Transit

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:44 GMT

New York City Transit has a new president in Tom Prendergast. He'll be a familiar face to long-timers at the agency. WNYC's Matthew Schuerman has more. REPORTER: Prendergast is a Chicago native who....

Kerik Pleads Guilty, Faces Up To 33 Months in Jail

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:32 GMT

Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik could be looking at 2-3 years in prison, after pleading guilty to eight felonies in federal court yesterday. The plea agreement resolves all thr....

One on One With Bill Thompson After Close Defeat

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09 GMT

From the beginning of the mayoral campaign, incumbent Michael Bloomberg had the upper hand, including a huge lead in the polls over his Democratic opponent, Bill Thompson. But when voters actually go....

More Arrests in Insider Trading Case

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:57 GMT

Authorities have arrested seven more people in our area in a major anti-insider trading sweep, that began last month. WNYC's Ilya Marritz has the details. REPORTER: The accused are mostly stock trad....

NYS Extends Comment Period for Natural Gas Drilling Plan

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:50 GMT

Albany is granting the city more time to comment on a controversial plan to allow gas drilling near its upstate drinking water reservoirs. WNYC's Ilya Marritz has more. REOPRTER: City officials ask....

Negotiations Over Lighthouse Project Continue

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:17 GMT

A month after his deadline came and went, the owner of the New York Islanders hockey team is negotiating with town officials over a massive development proposal called The Lighthouse at Long Island. ....

Obama Gets Tough on Teachers – What Does That Mean for NYC?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:42 GMT

President Obama is praising Wisconsin for changing its law to allow student achievement to be used to evaluate teachers. The president visited Madison, Wisconsin yesterday, to promote his Race-to-the....

Bronx Drug Bust Yields 53 Arrests

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:02 GMT

A Bronx drug bust early this morning called Operation Rotten Apple involved 450 federal and local agents, and resulted in charges against 53 men and women. WNYC's Arun Venugopal has more: REPORTER: ....

NJ Governor-Elect Christie Visits Charter School

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00 GMT

Republican Chris Christie picked a nationally recognized charter school in Newark as the setting for his first news conference as Governor elect. WNYC's Bob Hennelly was there. REPORTER: Hundreds of....

Day 1 of Bloomberg's Third Term Begins Today

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:03 GMT

Michael Bloomberg says he has a mandate for his third term as mayor of New York City, despite a worse than expected performance on election night. WNYC's Brian Zumhagen reports: REPORTER: The mayor ....

First Witnesses Took Stand in Bruno Trial

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:57 GMT

The first three witnesses have taken the stand in the federal corruption trial of former New York Senate Leader Joe Bruno. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: The first witnesses included we....

Communters at Penn Station React to Christie, Bloomberg Wins

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:48 GMT

We've been hearing all morning long the results of yesterday's election. Here in New York City, Mayor Bloomberg scored a narrow victory over Bill Thomspon, which was not expected. Over in New Jersey,....

Precious: The Tricky Business of Teaching Onscreen

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:19 GMT

In the movies, if often seems like a failing student just needs one really charismatic teacher to succeed. That’s what happens in the films “Dangerous Minds,” “Stand and Deliver” and “Fre....

Voters Upend Poll Predictions in New York and New Jersey

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:55 GMT

It was a night of unexpected numbers as voters upended the poll predictions and voted to narrowly re-elect Mayor Bloomberg and replace Governor Jon Corzine with Chris Christie. ....

Jersey Voters Pick GOP Christie for Governor

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:51 GMT

Chris Christie won the New Jersey governor's race last night defeating Jon Corzine and becoming the first Republican to win statewide office there in 12 years. Nancy Solomon reports. REPORTER:Christ....

Thompson Concedes New York Mayoral Race

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47 GMT

City Comptroller Bill Thompson conceded the New York City Mayoral election to Michael Bloomberg in a race defined in part by the record-setting amount of money spent by the Bloomberg campaign. T....

Corzine Concedes

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:04 GMT

Incumbent Jon Corzine was bested in New Jersey Gubernatorial contest yesterday by Republican challenger and former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie. Corzine conceded the election at his campaign headqua....

Christie Wins New Jersey Gubernatorial Race

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:59 GMT

Republican Chris Christie is the winner of the New Jersey Gubernatorial race, besting incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine and Independent Christopher Daggett. Christie addressed his supporters following ....

Bloomberg Re-elected

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:13 GMT

Michael Bloomberg won re-election to a third term as mayor of New York City over City Comptroller Bill Thompson in a race that was much closer than expected. Bloomberg spoke to supporters following ....

Federal Government Pay Settlement in Detention Lawsuit

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:49 GMT

The federal government has agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle the lawsuit of five men who say they were treated like terrorists in a Brooklyn Detention Center. WNYC's Marianne McCune reports: The....

Financial 411: It Takes A Judge

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:05 GMT

Judge Frederic Block tries to cut through financial jargon in the trial of Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin. Guest: WNYC’s Lisa Chow. ....

Bruno Trial Begins

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:42 GMT

A jury of seven women and five men have been chosen in the federal corruption trial of Joe Bruno. Karen DeWitt reports on opening statements in the former senate majority leader's case. REPORTER: As....

Metro-North's Yankee Station Falls Short of Expectations

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:39 GMT

The Yankees still have a chance to finish the season strong as they head back to the Bronx this week, but a new MetroNorth station built to serve the new ballpark in the Bronx came up a little short ....

NY Voters on the Mayoral Election

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48 GMT

Today's General Election might not be as hot a topic as the World Series or even the latest episode of "Mad Men", but it's still on the minds of many New Yorkers. Max Marshall of Manhattan says he's....

Report Finds Immigrants in Detention Center Without Legal Representation

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:42 GMT

A group of attorneys has determined that more than a third of immigration detainees housed in a lower Manhattan facility have a reasonable chance of avoiding deportation. In a report released today ....

Financial 411: Why Do Some People Not Trust Banks After 75 Years of FDIC Guarantees?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:46 GMT

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation tries to instill confidence in the banking system. Guest: Sandra Thompson, Director of the Division of Supervision and Consumer Protection at the FDIC. ....

GOP Eyes Key Council Races

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:09 GMT

The GOP leader in the New York City Council is hoping his caucus will double in size in January, thanks to three close races in Queens. WNYC's Richard Yeh reports. REPORTER: Republican Peter Koo, a....

Thompson Says Internal Polling Puts Him Within Striking Distance

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:24 GMT

It was the final weekend of campaigning, and mayoral candidates Comptroller Bill Thompson and Mayor Michael Bloomberg could be found campaigning across the city. WNYC's Arun Venugopal has more. PAST....

Corruption Trial of Joseph Bruno Begins

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:13 GMT

The corruption trial of former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno begins today, in a federal courthouse in Albany. If convicted on all counts, the 79 year old former Senator could face up to 2....

Christie Fires Up Base

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:13 GMT

The New Jersey governor’s race is also in its last days, as the three candidates criss-cross the state looking for every last vote. The latest polls show Governor Jon Corzine and Republican challen....

Weekend Before Election, Obama Stumps for Corzine Again

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:53 GMT

President Obama spent the day in New Jersey yesterday to campaign for Governor Corzine who finds himself in a tough bid for re-election. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this report. REPORTER: 13,000 Democr....

Spreading the MTA Pain More in Some Places than Others

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05 GMT

Today's the deadline for a new payroll tax that the region's employers will have to pay. It's the final piece of the rescue plan for the MTA that the state legislature approved in May. WNYC's Matthew....

23rd Congressional District Race Too Close to Call

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:49 GMT

A new poll says the race in New York's 23rd Congressional district is too close to call between Democrat Bill Owens and Conservative Doug Hoffman. GOP nominee Dierdre Scozzafava suspended her campaig....

Why Bergen County Is Battleground in NJ Gubernatorial Campaign

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:38 GMT

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani campaigned today in Mahwah, NJ for Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie. Bergen County, New Jersey's most populous, is shaping up to be the battl....

Financial 411: A Bang-Bang Play in the Bronx

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:24 GMT

Assessing economic impact of the World Series, plus what to do about the glut of empty condos. Guest: Greg David of Crain’s New York Business. ....

NJ Gov. Candidates Target Bergen County in Last Push

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:51 GMT

With just days to go before voters cast ballots in New Jersey's governor's race, both the Corzine and Christie campaigns are targeting Bergen County as a key battleground. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has mor....

New MTA Taxes Take Effect Starting Sunday

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:20 GMT

Two new taxes intended to help the MTA are going into effect this Sunday and Monday. WNYC's Matthew Schuerman has the details. REPORTER: The taxes were devised last spring as the legislature looked ....

Paterson: Deficit Balloons to $10B

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:24 GMT

Governor Paterson says the state budget deficit has grown yet again, to a projected $10-billion. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REPORTER: Paterson, following a leaders meeting in which no conclus....

"Who Shot Rock and Roll" at Brooklyn Museum

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:44 GMT

“Who Shot Rock and Roll” opens today at the Brooklyn Museum. It's the first major museum exhibition to acknowledge the role photographers played in ushering in the rock-and-roll revolution. ....

Roger Corman: King of the B-Movies (Nothing to be Ashamed Of)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:40 GMT

Roger Corman wore many hats in Hollywood: director, producer, impresario, and mentor to some of the greats, like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Ron Howard. Later this year he will be hono....

Math Part 2 - How to Keep an A

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:24 GMT

Less than a third of the nation’s community college students earn degrees after 3 years. One reason is the large number of students who need remedial classes. Here in New York, 75 percent of fresh....

NJ Gov Race: Third Place Daggett Still Campaigning

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:52 GMT

As New Jersey's major party gubernatorial candidates push for turnout in Tuesday's election, independent candidate Chris Daggett is still making his case to anyone who will listen. WNYC's Bob Hennell....

Financial 411: Recession Over, Sort Of

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:31 GMT

What 3.5 percent economic growth really means. Guest: Simon Johnson, MIT Professor and former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund. ....

Cunningham Remembered Through Dance and Music

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:07 GMT

A memorial for dancer, choreographer, and artist Merce Cunningham was held last night at the Park Avenue Armory. WNYC's Kathleen Horan has more: REPORTER: Cunningham was considered at the forefront ....

Corzine Rallies Base to Get Out the Vote

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:23 GMT

With the election on Tuesday, New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates are working to motivate their activist base. Last night Governor Jon Corzine was in Hudson County, doing just that. WNYC's Bob Hen....

City and State Still Divided on Upstate Drilling

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:23 GMT

A natural gas company's decision not to drill upstate near New York City's water supply, puts the future of drilling in that area in doubt. But, as WNYC's Ilya Marritz reports, the state and city are....

Financial 411: “Why Go Through the Brain Damage of That?”

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:07 GMT

A CEO decides to pull out of natural gas drilling in the New York City watershed. Guest: Jad Mouawad of The New York Times. ....

Bike Lanes: A Ride Down Grand Street

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:15 GMT

Mayor Bloomberg has been redefining New York’s streets as places to walk and ride bicycles, not just drive. He’s turned Times Square into a pedestrian zone, introduced traffic calming measures an....

Running Mates in NJ Gov. Race Energize Voters

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:30 GMT

For the first time in New Jersey's history the candidates for governor have running mates. And as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, the candidates for the new post of lieutenant governor are proving valu....

Chesapeake Energy Abandons Plans to Drill in NYC Watershed

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:12 GMT

An energy company is giving up its plans to drill near the city's upstate reservoirs, citing concerns over the safety of drinking water. WNYC's Ilya Marritz has more. Oklahoma-based Chesapeake Energ....

H1N1 Vaccinations Start Today in NYC Schools

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:49 GMT

Students at 125 elementary schools got the swine flu vaccine this morning in the first phase of the city's drive to make inoculation available to all school-age children. Parents interested in the ....

Bloomberg, Thompson in Final Debate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:42 GMT

Mayor Mike Bloomberg and his Democratic opponent Comptroller Bill Thompson faced off in their second and final debate last night. WNYC's Bob Hennelly was there and has this report. REPORTER: The en....

Report: NYC's Retention of Manufacturing Jobs Inadequate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:32 GMT

A new report argues that the Bloomberg administration's attempts to keep manufacturing jobs in New York City are coming up short. A loophole is allowing hotels and bowling alleys to locate in places ....

Main Street NYC Returns to 161st Street in The Bronx

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:37 GMT

The first World Series in the new Yankee Stadium begins today. In the third part of our Main Street series, WNYC returns to the shopkeepers on 161st in the Bronx. They’ve seen their businesses s....

A Bittersweet Career Change at 44

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:41 GMT

The official unemployment rate for New York City has climbed to 10.3 percent, higher than at any point in the last 16 years. It is also higher than the national unemployment rate. WNYC continues its ....

Mayoral Candidates Meet for Final Debate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:41 GMT

Mayor Bloomberg and City Comptroller Bill Thompson will meet tonight in their second and final debate. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: For Democrat Bill Thompson tonight's debate is a make or....

Financial 411: Out-of-Network, In The Spotlight

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:13 GMT

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo forces changes to medical billing. Guest: WNYC's Fred Mogul ....

Attorney General Cuomo Announces Independent Reimbursement Rate Company

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:34 GMT

New York's Attorney General announced the creation of a new non-profit company that he says will make it easier for patients and doctors nationwide to predict what they'll get from insurers. WNYC’....

Special Coverage: New York City Mayoral Debate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:46 GMT

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson met in the final debate of the New York City mayoral campaign. WNYC's Bob Hennelly previewed the debate. WNYC's Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein host....

Former Hedge Fund Boss at Bear Stearns Testified Against Executives

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:44 GMT

The former hedge fund boss at Bear Stearns took the witness stand yesterday, in the first criminal trial of Wall Street executives related to the subprime mortgage meltdown. Greg Quental testified as....

Monserrate Legal Fund Called "Million Dollar Loophole"

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:32 GMT

Government reform groups are blasting a decision by the Legislative Ethics Commission to allow Queens State Senator Hiram Monserrate to collect money to pay his legal bills, saying it creates a “mi....

NJ Voters Get to Vote by Mail

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:53 GMT

For the first time, New Jersey voters are getting a chance to vote by mail. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER: It's a form of so-called early voting. Under state election law, voters can now ap....

Main Street NYC Returns to Victory Boulevard, Staten Island

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:18 GMT

While financial analysts closely watching the stock market, housing market and consumer consumption are predicting that the recession is likely nearly over, word on the street is mixed. As part of o....

Financial 411: Challengers Welcome

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:52 GMT

HealthSouth opens up its board of directors selection process. Guest: Joann Lublin of The Wall Street Journal. ....

Bloomberg Looks Beyond Mayoral Campaign

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:39 GMT

Mayor Bloomberg switched gears from campaigning against a rival candidate to outlining his vision for a third term. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports: REPORTER: Before an audience at NYU, Mayor Bloomberg ....

Latest in Races for NYC Mayor and NJ Governor

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:50 GMT

There's just about a week to go before Election Day, and campaigns on both sides of the Hudson are working hard to engage voters so they'll be motivated enough to vote in an off-year election. With m....

Former Bear Stearns Execs to Testify in Trial

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:36 GMT

Two former Bear Stearns executives are expected to testify this week in the first criminal trial related to the subprime mortgage meltdown. WNYC's Lisa Chow reports. REPORTER: The government is cal....

Main Street NYC Returns to Grove Street, Jersey City

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:34 GMT

Walking down Jersey City’s Grove Street you could forget there's an economic crisis. On any given weekend, people happily mingle in the Grove Point courtyard at Grove Street’s Path Station, and c....

Museum of the Phantom City

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:10 GMT

A heliport on top of Bryant Park? that's just one of New York City "ideas" that were never built. But now you can take a self-guided tour of them, with the help of a new iPhone application called "M....

City Disagrees with Albany About Gas Drilling Near Reservoirs

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:24 GMT

The Bloomberg administration says Albany's plan to allow natural gas drilling near drinking water reservoirs would leave the water supply open to contamination. WNYC's Ilya Marritz reports the city a....

Financial 411: Galleon, Sunk

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:03 GMT

What does the demise of the Galleon fund means for the hedge fund industry? Guest: Greg David, editorial director of Crain’s New York Business. ....

Paterson Suspends Requirement of Flu Vaccination For Healthcare Workers

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:35 GMT

Governor Paterson is suspending a requirement that healthcare workers get immunized against seasonal and swine flu. WNYC’s Fred Mogul has more. REPORTER: Paterson and state Health Commissioner Dr.....

NJ Gubenatorial Candidates Face Off in Final Debate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:06 GMT

Governor Corzine and his opponents Chris Christie and Chris Daggett faced off in their final debate last night. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: For much of the hour, Governor Corzine was on t....

MTA Chair Suggest His Old Employer: Transport for London as Consultants

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:06 GMT

The MTA's new chairman is proposing to spend up to a half-million dollars for technological advice from his old employer - Transport for London. WNYC's Matthew Schuerman has more. REPORTER: Jay Wald....

U.S. Education Secretary, in N.Y., Gets Tough on Teaching Colleges

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:15 GMT

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is calling on teaching colleges and universities to demand more from their graduates. In a speech at Teachers College at Columbia University yesterday, he said t....

Court Decision Causes Tenants to Cheer and Landlords to Shudder

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:11 GMT

The real estate industry is reeling from a decision that was handed down by the state's highest court, Thursday. It means that the owners of Stuyvesant and Peter Cooper Village may have to pay millio....

Final Debate in New Jersey Gubernatorial Contest

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:01 GMT

Tonight in Newark, Governor John Corzine debates Republican Chris Christie and Independent Chris Daggett for the last time before voters head to the polls. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports: Tonight's pub....

Financial 411: East Side Story

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:35 GMT

New York’s highest court hands a victory to tenants at Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village in their suit against Tishman Speyer. Guest: WNYC’s Cindy Rodriguez. ....

Special Coverage: New Jersey Gubernatorial Debate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:57 GMT

With less than two weeks to go before election day, Republican Chris Christie, Democratic Governor Jon Corzine and Independent Chris Daggett met in the final debate of the New Jersey gubernatorial ca....

MTA Considers Lower, Off-Peak Fares

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:25 GMT

The MTA is considering a new fare system that would charge less for subway and bus rides during off-peak hours and on weekends. WNYC's Matthew Schuerman has more: REPORTER: The transit system is de....

Court Finds StuyTown Owners Guilty of Overcharging Tenants

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:02 GMT

A decision by the state's highest court is good news for tenants at Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village and a serious blow to their financially struggling landlord Tishman-Speyer. WNYC's Cindy R....

NYS Updates Rape Kit, For the First Time in 20 Years

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:05 GMT

New York is overhauling the way it collects forensic evidence from sexual assault victims. WNYC's Kathleen Horan has more. REPORTER: Medical experts, lab techs, rape crisis programs and law enforcem....

Paterson Rejects Senate Plan to Refinance Bonds

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:23 GMT

Governor Paterson has agreed to delay a special budget cutting session of the legislature, but he's rejecting a Senate plan to refinance some bonds. From Albany here's Karen DeWitt: REPORTER: Paters....

Obama Stumps For Corzine

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:19 GMT

Well over 3,000 people packed the Fairleigh Dickinson University Athletic Center in Hackensack last night to hear President Obama make an impassioned case for the re-election of Governor Corzine. WNY....

Education Criticism on the Campaign Trail

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:37 GMT

Mayor Bloomberg's campaign is stepping up criticism of opponent Bill Thompson's days as Board of Education President. But as WNYC's Beth Fertig reports, the campaign is playing down former Mayor Rud....

Have The Banks Already Won?

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:12 GMT

NPR’s Adam Davidson says lobbyists for the big financial institutions are already on board with the administration’s plans for new financial regulation. ....

NJ Voters Still Indecisive in Gubernatorial Race

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:14 GMT

President Obama will be at Farleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, New Jersey today, campaigning for Governor Jon Corzine. With less than two weeks until the election the incumbent hasn't close....

Report: State Juvenile Correctional Facilities Lack Mental Health Services

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:32 GMT

A report on New York's juvenile justice system finds state-run correctional facilities are seriously lacking mental health services, even though about 50 percent of the kids in custody have diagnosed....

Financial 411: Udder Agony

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:13 GMT

Milk producers struggle as global demand craters. Guest: Andrew Novakovic director of Cornell University's Program on Dairy Markets and Policy. ....

Report: Correctional Facilities Lack Adequate Mental Health Services

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:16 GMT

A report on New York's juvenile justice system finds state run correctional facilities are seriously lacking mental health services, even though about 50 percent of the kids in custody have diagnosed....

Dems Denounce Giuliani's Comments in Support of Bloomberg

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:45 GMT

City Democrats are denouncing comments former Mayor Giuliani made in support of Mayor Bloomberg as race-tinged and fear mongering. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER: At a Sunday breakfast in Bo....

Financial 411: Junk Shop

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:55 GMT

Why high-risk, high-yield junk bonds are hot. Guest: Roben Farzad of BusinessWeek. ....

Ballot Position Another Challenge for Daggett

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:04 GMT

In New Jersey, independent gubernatorial hopeful Chris Daggett has gotten a lot of media attention, but his obscure place on the ballot will be a challenge to overcome. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. ....

Liu, Ejaz Face Off in Comptroller Debate

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:26 GMT

New York City Comptroller candidates Democrat John Liu and Salim Ejaz of the Rent Is Too High Party met in a debate this weekend. Republican candidate Joe Mendola did not participate. ....

Financial 411: Off Life Support, Still Sick

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:45 GMT

Banks’ positive third-quarter earnings conceal problems in their commercial mortgage portfolios. Guest: Greg David, Crain’s New York Business. ....

Trial of Former Bear Sterns Hedge Fund Managers Continues

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:08 GMT

Opening statements continued yesterday in Brooklyn, in a trial of two former Bear Stearns hedge funds managers. The men are the first Wall Street executives to be criminally charged in a case stemmin....

Governor Proposes New Round of Budget Cuts

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:59 GMT

Governor Paterson is proposing $3-billion of budget cuts that he says are “very painful”, but necessary to avoid default. Karen DeWitt has more from Albany. REPORTER: The governor's plan include....

Monserrate's Future as Senator Is Uncertain

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:44 GMT

A judge has found Queens state Senator Hiram Monserrate not guilty of felony assault charges against his girlfriend, but his future in the state senate is still up in the air. Karen DeWitt has more f....

Inside the Monserrate Verdict

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:44 GMT

State Senator Hiram Monserrate was convicted of misdemeanor assault for causing injury to his girlfriend by dragging her through the lobby of his apartment building. WNYC's Amy Eddings and Ailsa Cha....

Financial 411: The Incredible Shrinking New York Stock Exchange

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC Radio) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:19 GMT

Graham Bowley of The New York Times explains why companies are moving to obscure exchanges. ....