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Decades-Old Gambling Parlors Still Bustle in Chinatown - WNYC
The man, who declined to give his name because he didn't want his family to hear him discussing gambling publicly, said he doesn't have a gambling problem because he sets a limit for himself: $5000 a day. “If you can't control your limit, ...
January 23, 2012


Battling Economic Woes at Home, Greeks Look to NY for New Prospects - WNYC
Maria, who didn't want to give her last name because she did not want to be identified, was born in the US and moved with her Greek parents back to Greece when she was a child. After Greece restored democracy and joined the European Union in 1981, ...
January 6, 2012


Toasted: H&H Bagels - WNYC
Calls to H&H were not returned, but a store employee who asked not to be named said that while the store wouldn't close on Wednesday, as reported by some newspapers, it probably would shut its doors by the end of the week, ending a reign as the Upper ...
June 22, 2011


Feds Say Terror Case Hyped, NYPD Says It's The Real Deal - WNYC
One man who refused to give his name said he lived across the street from Ferhani and would see him several times a week. "Standing outside, just hanging around shooting the breeze with his neighbors. Looked like he was in search of a life. ...
May 15, 2011


The Lede: Cuomo's Setback, Rajaratnam's Web, Jack Davis' Swing - WNYC
(NY Times) Terror Arrests: “A person briefed on the matter said the men had discussed attacking a synagogue although they did not appear to have a particular one in mind.” (NY Times) Proposed Bill for 'Deadbeat Diplomats': “There's no such thing as ...
May 12, 2011


The Lede: Trump Eyes Team, including 'Ruthless' New Yorkers - WNYC
Trump's Groundwork: “He has interviewed at least two people for a campaign manager position, sources said. He is in contact with several well-known media consultants and has spoken to figures in the evangelical community like Ralph Reed and Tony ...
April 18, 2011


Claim: MTA's Technical, Supervisory Failures Led to 600 Snowbound Buses - WNYC
A union official who drove a bus for 15 years, and who spoke on background, says the problems began because the MTA generally equips its buses with tires ...
December 31, 2010


Goverment Employees React to Donating Raises to Federal Deficit - WNYC
One worker, who wouldn't give her name because of fears about her job, said her sacrifice should be shared. "We don't mind having our pay not getting a cost ...
November 30, 2010


Fewer City Schools Earning A's on their Progress Reports - WNYC
Another principal, who did not want to be identified, noted that schools can be penalized if they do too good job with special education students. ...
September 30, 2010


Some Rubber Room Teachers Say They're Still Waiting - WNYC
He declined to give his name because he's worried about going public, and told us to call him "Dominican Dandy." But we spoke to another teacher who claims ...
September 22, 2010


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