Sen. Graham: New York Terror Trials Would Be Both Dangerous And Expensive

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said Tuesday that trying the 9/11 conspirators in a New York City civilian court would expensive and dangerous. (0:37)
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Bloomberg Blasts NY State Law On Teacher Evaluations

Says New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, "The [New York] State Legislature passed a law last year that tells principals that they can evaluate teachers on any criteria they want, just not on student achievement data. That's like saying to hospitals 'You can evaluate heart surgeons on any criteria you want, just not patient survival rates.' You really can't make this up!" (0:39)
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Weiner:"The Cat Is A Few Steps Behind The Mouse"

by Candyce Torres, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service. Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) directs question regarding hackers on the web at the Communications, Technology and the Internet Subcommittee hearing on "Cybersecurity:Network Threats and Policy Challenges." (2:52)
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Schumer: Obama Is Like A World Class Chef

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

This morning in a press conference Democrats gathered to celebrate
President Obama’s accomplishments and Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) praised the president saying, “President Obama’s leadership has been like that of a world class chef." (00:57)
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The unemployment crisis

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Correspondent Michael Ruhl reports on the recent release of the unemployment statistics for March.

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The unemployment statistics for march

By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico – Talk Radio News Service

Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Keith Hall testifies before Congress on the nation's unemployment numbers from March 2009, and how the recession has affected employment.

Hall said that unemployment numbers have climbed from 8.1 percent to 8.5 percent, and that the industries hardest hit are manufacturing, construction, and temporary services.

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Inaugural Radio Row: Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y)

Stacey Van Malden interviews Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y) about the Bush administration and Habeas corpus used by the Congress. (3:06)
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Inaugural Radio Row: Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y)

International Affairs Correspondent Blanquita Cullum interviews Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y) about the upcoming inauguration and the effects it has on the government. (20:39)
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Ed Rendell wants Bloomberg as transportation secretary

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell says that he would like New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg as transportation secretary, and also mentions a number of governors he considers contenders, including Tim Kaine of Virginia, Kathy Sebelius of Kansas , and John Corzine of New Jersey (0:34).
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Barack Obama on National Service at Columbia University on 9/11

Democratic candidate for president Barack Obama joined Republican candidate John McCain at Columbia University during a non-partisan discussion on post-9/11 America and the importance of national service.

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John McCain on National Service at Columbia University on 9/11

Republican candidate for president John McCain spoke at a non-partisan forum sponsored by ServiceNation at Columbia University in New York City on the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The discussion focused on what each candidate would have done in the wake of the attacks, as well as how each candidate proposes to increase levels of national service.

These are excerpts from Senator McCain's remarks:
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New York Governor David Paterson on the Importance of Service

New York Governor David Paterson spoke at Service Nation's September 11th commemorative event at Columbia University. Governor Paterson, a Columbia alum, welcomed Senators John McCain and Barack Obama to Columbia, and thanked Service Nation for organizing the non-partisan discussion on national service. Governor Paterson also applauded the efforts and hours of time donated by America's volunteers, yet called for a rededication to national service, stating that 3/4 of Americans believe the country is going in the wrong direction. (8:04)



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Monks Protest the Dali Lama in NYC

In the West, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dali Lama, is generally regarded as a religious symbol of peace. Last Thursday, however, His Holiness was subject to a large, non-violent demonstration organized by the Western Shugden Society. As the Dali Lama spoke at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall, the Western Shugden Society organized several hundred monks to protest His Holiness' support of a particular document. The Dali Lama has encouraged Tibetan monks to sign a document that disavows a daily prayer to the deity Dorje Shugden. The prayer is an affirmation of health and peace, according to the Western Shugden Society. Many within the Society believe that the document could be used as an identity card to track dissidents.

Though the event was largely non-violent, many protesters began spitting and throwing bottles. Between 35 and 40 police officers, including six on horseback, were called in to quell the crowed. Western Shugden Society media representative Shelly Tanner stated that the Dali Lama does not have the right to speak for the Buddhist community. Tanner also claimed that the controversy has split the Buddhist community, and that Tibetans are "quite confused" about supporting the Dali Lama. Previous rallys, said Tanner, had low attendance because many Tibetans 'were scared" of persecution.

The Western Shugden Society has protested the Dali Lama's appearances in Great Britain, Germany, Philadelphia, and Madison.

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Big changes for the big apple

Deputy commissioner of the New York City Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis Angela Licata says that New York can expect dramatic climate shifts by 2050. She gives details as to how the city and its water supply will be affected. (:32)
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Mixed income housing works

At a hearing on "Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection of Tenants" Shaun Donovan, commissioner of the City of New York Department of Housing Preservation and Development, says that too much public funding is being wasted on hiring lawyers and consultants just to ensure programs work. Donovan says that, in New York City, mixed income housing is successful and vouchers should be used more creatively and effectively. (1:12)
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An interview with Kieron Lalor, Republican candidate for U.S. Congress for New York's 19th Congressional District at CPAC

Kieran Lalor is an Iraq war veteran running as a Republican for the U.S. House of Representatives for the 19th  District of New York. He speaks about his experience and his campaign at the Conservative Political Action Conference. (4:48)
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Arvind Dilawar, a Student, Chooses Ron Paul As His Candidate

Arvind Dilawar, a Student, Chooses Ron Paul As His Candidate




Arvind Dilawar, a student at Baruch College CUNY, states that his three top issues during this year's election are war, economy and immigration.
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Poll Worker Cecelia Welborne Observes the NYC Voter Turnout on Super Tuesday

Poll Worker Cecelia Welborne Observes the NYC Voter Turnout on Super Tuesday




Cecelia Welborne, a poll inspector at the Baruch College poll site in New York City, expressed dissapointment at the voter turnout. According to her, various voters complained that they have not received their notices.
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