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Tuesday, April 1 2014

  • NYS Ethics Reform; Bette Midler; NJ Overdose Crisis April 1, 2014

    The new New York State budget deal contains some ethics reforms that will likely mean the end of the governor’s anti-corruption commission. Susan Lerner of Common Cause New York expla... (episode)

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    • The New Budget: Whither Ethics Reform? April 1, 2014

    • What Else Is In The Budget? April 1, 2014

      <p>Mayor de Blasio is taking a victory lap for securing universal pre-k funding, but some progressives are calling this Cuomo's "Wall Street" budget. Here's a breakdown of the fine print from Albany.</p>

    • Bette Midler, circa 1980 April 1, 2014

      <p><span>The Divine Miss M was a uniting force early in the gay rights movement, and she continues to impact the city through more than just music.</span></p>

    • NJ Overdose Crisis April 1, 2014

    • A New Citi Bike Savior: Donald Trump? April 1, 2014

      <p><span>The WNYC transportation team has seen early copies of a report on how the financially troubled Citi Bike program could be rescued by Donald Trump. How would New Yorkers feel about Trump Wheels?</span></p>