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Radioactive Tissue Boxes Removed From NYC Area Bed, Bath And Beyond Stores

New York Health Commissioner Nirav Shah says 12 decorative metal tissue boxes contaminated with radioactive material have been removed from four Bed, Bath and Beyond stores in the state.

2012/01/13

Elite NYC Private Schools Vow To Lighten Students’ Homework Load

To all those tiger moms and dads out there who push their children to excel in a competitive world, some of New York’s top private schools have a message for you: Sometimes less is more.

2011/10/24

Frustrated NJ TRANSIT Commuters (credit: CBS 2)

NJ TRANSIT Customers Vent Frustrations After Yet Another Morning Of Issues

Amtrak, which maintains the tunnel, was forced to divert its own trains and NJ TRANSIT’s more numerous ones to the only other tube, which caused the delays.

2011/10/14

The late comic known for his profanity-laden stand up served in the US Air Force, where he was allegedly court-martialed three times. AP

Local Pastor: Comedian Carlin Said Too Many ‘Dirty Words’ To Get Street Name

There is a controversy brewing in Morningside Heights over renaming a street in honor of the late comedian George Carlin. The local Catholic priest says it dishonors his church.

2011/10/10

Michael Rhatigan Speaks About Stopping Alleged Robbery Of Mister Softee Truck

Rhatigan’s unlikely story began at a red light Saturday night when he spotted a Mister Softee truck across Nicholls Road.

2011/10/03

Commuters Balk As DOT Changes Parking Regulations In Sunnyside

Local residents say commuters come in from Long Island and hog up the spots along Queens Boulevard for 12 hours and then hop onto the 7 train into the city.

2011/09/29

The Art of the Self-Mocking Hashtag

WCBS 880′s John Metaxas had the station’s weekly chat with language maven Ben Zimmer.

2011/09/23

Soldiers from Task Force 3-66 Bravo Company of the 172 Infantry Brigade bow their heads during a prayer to remember the victims of 9/11 before a ceremony at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kuschamond on September 11, 2011. (credit: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images)

September 11 Memorials Extend Past New York City

While the eyes of the world turned to the World Trade Center site and 9/11 National Memorial in Lower Manhattan for the ceremony marking 10 years since the attack on America, it was far from the only memorial taking place.

2011/09/11

Homeland Security May Soon Lift Shoe Removal Requirements During Airport Screening

In our post-9/11 world we’ve become accustomed to many a security rules and regulations, including taking our shoes off at airport screening checkpoints. But a change is underfoot.

2011/09/06

Tri-State Area Seniors Coping With Hurricane Irene’s Aftermath

It’s hard enough for the able-bodied and young to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Imagine being elderly.

2011/09/02

Items destroyed by Irene - Suffern, NY - Sep 1, 2011 (credit: Sean Adams / WCBS 880)

After Irene, Homes Condemned In Rockland; Putnam Not Qualified For Disaster Aid

After Hurricane Irene wreaked havoc on New York City’s northern suburbs, getting back to normal continues to be a struggle.

2011/09/01

A utility crew is seen at work in Lewisboro, NY - Aug 31, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

President Obama Signs Irene Disaster Declaration For Upstate New York Counties

President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in New York after Tropical Storm Irene, freeing up federal recovery funds.

2011/08/31

The Bronx River Parkway by Exit 10B in Yonkers (credit: Facebook fan pic by Kathryn MacDonald)

Westchester And Rockland Counties Still Cleaning Up After Irene

Days after Hurricane Irene made her way north, things in New York City’s northern suburbs are still not back to normal.

2011/08/30

Flooding along Albany Post Rd (Route 9A) in Buchanan, NY (credit: Facebook fan pic by Mark Angelides)

Northern Suburbs Continue To Clean Up After Hurricane Irene

From Westchester County to Dutchess County and beyond, New York City’s northern suburbs are still cleaning up from the torrential rains of Hurricane Irene.

2011/08/29

Bronx River Parkway in Greenburgh, NY (credit: Debra Brookes)

NY Suburbs Of Dutchess, Rockland, Westchester Counties Not Spared From Irene’s Wrath

Tropical Storm Irene dumped barrels of water on Dutchess, Rockland and Westchester counties, knocking out power, flooding roads and even causing injuries and one fatality.

2011/08/28

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