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Thursday, November 12 2015

Con Artists of NYC; Parks For All; Who's Responsible for Deaths in an AirBnB Rental November 12, 2015

Con artists in NYC and beyond; illegal gambling and daily fantasy sports; death at an AirBnB rental; NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver; and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. (episode)

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- NY AG Gives Cease-and-Desist Order to Fantasy Sports Sites November 12, 2015
  
  Darren Heitner, lawyer and contributing writer to Forbes and Inc., discusses New York AG Eric T. Schneiderman's accusations about daily fantasy sports sites Fan Duel and Draft Kings.
- Airbnb Is Confronted With Regulation and Safety Issues November 12, 2015
  
  After his dad died in an accident at an Airbnb rental house, journalist Zak Stone takes a look at how the company approaches safety standards.
- Parks Without Borders November 12, 2015
  
  The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, announces a new project, "Parks Without Borders" -- New Yorkers can nominate their park to be more accessible to the neighborhood.
- NYC Con Artists at Work November 12, 2015
  
  New York City has a notable legacy of cons - from Ponzi schemes to sneaking into a Phish concert. Tune in to hear the stories behind the hustle.
- Connecting Congress: Rep. Watson Coleman November 12, 2015
  
  Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, representing New Jersey's 12th district, connects her job in Washington with the people she represents.