WQXR News
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MTA: Say Goodbye to Fun Cards
MTA officials are planning to eliminate the unlimited one-day “Fun Pass,” saying that the tourist-friendly MetroCards have become too friendly for subway scammers. Jul 27, 2010
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Senators, Families Want More Information About Release of Lockerbie Bomber
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee originally scheduled a hearing for Thursday, but it was cancelled late Wednesday night. A new date for the hearing has not yet been set. Jul 26, 2010
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NY Gov. Paterson Says Layoffs for State Workers Imminent
Gov. David Paterson says he and his staff will being working “immediately” on layoff plans for state workers since New York is running out of cash. Jul 26, 2010
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New York City Comptroller's Office Launches Database of City Expenditures
As part of the station’s role as a watchdog of government transparency, WNYC has been following the $508 million renovation of the Brooklyn Bridge. So when a database detailing ex... Jul 26, 2010
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BP Says It Will Reinvent Company
BP officials say they will reinvent its company that reported a record $17 billion quarterly loss.
Jul 26, 2010
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City Hot and Cool Spots Remain a Mystery
A team of researchers analyzed temperature readings from five rooftop weather stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan over the course of a year. Jul 23, 2010
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Crews Evacuate Gulf as Storm Approaches
Cleanup crews began evacuating the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, as Tropical Storm Bonnie made its way toward the area. Jul 23, 2010
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Legendary Journalist Daniel Schorr Dies at 93
Schorr, an award-winning journalist who reported on many of the most important stories of the second half of the 20th century, including the Cold War and Watergate and worked on the... Jul 23, 2010
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NY Rep. Rangel, Facing Trial, Also Faces Unprecedented Opposition
A two-year investigation into allegations that Rep. Charlie Rangel violated congressional ethics rules by failing to properly account for his finances and assets was forwarded on Th... Jul 23, 2010
