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Astroland, Yankee Stadium, and Café La Fortuna are among the many New York City landmarks that closed down this year. Steve Zeitlin executive director of City Lore and Brooks of Sheff... (episode)
New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye is retiring at the end of this year. On today’s show, she reflects on her 25 years on the bench and what it was like becoming the first female j... (episode)
It's been a busy year, rife with high highs and low lows. From the arduously-traveled campaign trail that led to Barack Obama's historic election, to a grueling recession - and everyt... (episode)
With more and more Americans slipping into poverty, Jonathan Mintz and Cathie Mahon, both from the Department of Consumer Affairs, discuss the city's program to advise New Yorkers in ... (episode)
Is the Big Apple getting you down? Jennifer Senior from New York Magazine, and John Cacioppo from the University of Chicago, talk about urban loneliness. Plus, Maya Angelou on the ele... (episode)
The unemployment lines are filling up fast. If you find yourself out of work, what’s the best way to take advantage of an otherwise difficult situation? Nick Nigro is the author of No... (episode)
As the recession takes its toll on all aspects of New York City life, one silver lining may be a drop in rental prices. Could this be a good time to search for a new apartment? And, a... (episode)
Tuitions are rising and credit is tight, making a college education harder to afford. Ben Kaplan, author of How to Go to College Almost for Free, has 5 things to do this holiday seaso... (episode)
Bob Frick, senior editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance, talks about how scammers are using the economic crisis for gain by playing on fears about credit card debt, bank buy-outs and... (episode)
More taxes and a fare hike? Doreen Frasca, the Governor’s appointee to the MTA board, defends the looming fare hike and service cuts that are making New Yorkers so upset. Plus, Decemb... (episode)