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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 21: Pedestrians cross the street by the Morgan Stanley building in Times Square April 21, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

NYC Raising Money To Save Summer Jobs For Youths

With the end of the school year just around the corner, the Bloomberg administration is trying to raise private money so that thousands of city kids can have summer jobs.

2011/05/13

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces new emergency alert system set to launch in NYC, May 10, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

National Emergency Alert System Set To Launch In NYC

A new national alert system is set to begin in New York City that will alert the public to emergencies via cell phones.

2011/05/10

The site of a planned cell tower in the Byram section of Greenwich, CT - Mar 28, 2011 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

Greenwich Residents Continue Battle Over New Byram Cell Tower

The current cell tower, resembling a flag pole, would give way to a taller one adorned with fake evergreen.

2011/03/28

New Jersey Cable Deregulation Bill On Hold

Telephone and cable companies support the measure, which was fast-tracked through the Assembly and was on its way to the governor’s desk before hitting a roadblock.

2011/03/22

Groups Warn About Phone Deregulation In NJ

Two advocacy groups said deregulating phone service in New Jersey would lead to higher rates, especially for senior citizens and those who live in rural areas.

2011/03/14

A Cell Tower - File / Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images

Greenwich Residents Protest Planned Cell Tower

Local residents in the Byram section of Greenwich are protesting against the idea of a giant four-carrier cell tower being erected in the neighborhood.

2011/03/04

Julie Bennink smiles while using her new iPhone 4 purchased at a Verizon Wireless store - Feb 10, 2011 - Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Apple iPhone Hits Verizon Wireless Stores

It wasn’t a mob scene at the Verizon store on 42nd Street, Verizon’s David Sandberg says they’re expecting a strong day for the device, which sold out in online presales.

2011/02/10

A Verizon version of the Apple iPhone 4 is seen at the launch news conference in Lincoln Center - New York, NY - Jan 11, 2011 - Photo: DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

Verizon Customers Can Order Apple iPhone Thursday

The company is setting aside a limited number of iPhones for those who already subscribe to Verizon. It will begin taking preorders from existing customers at 3 a.m.

2011/02/02

Apple CEO Steve Jobs presents the iPhone 4 at the 2010 Apple World Wide Developers Conference - San Francisco, CA - Jun 7, 2010 - Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Apple CEO Steve Jobs Taking Leave Of Absence

Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs sent a note Monday to employees saying he’s taking a medical leave of absence so he can focus on his health.

2011/01/17

An Apple store employee introduces an iPhone 4 to an old buyer at an Apple Store - Beijing, China - Sep 25, 2010 - Photo: Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images

Verizon Will Sell Apple iPhone In February

Verizon Wireless says it will start selling a version of the iPhone 4 in early February, giving U.S. iPhone buyers a choice of carriers for the first time.

2011/01/11

Tools of the Trade (Photo: Rob Hawley/WCBS 880)

Dishin’ Digital/Talkin’ Tech Producer Reports from CES

Love the latest gizmos and gadgets? Want to see what the next great thing is? Dishin’ Digital/Talkin’ Tech Producer Rob Hawley is getting all the latest news.

2011/01/07

Next-Gen Cell Phones: Behold The Power Of 4G

Cell phones certainly have come a long way and they’re still evolving. If you think the phone you’re currently using has a bunch of bells and whistles, wait until you see what 4G can do.

2011/01/05

Hoboken 911 System Temporarily Out Of Service

Officials said early Tuesday morning that 911 services are temporarily down in Hoboken. All residents should call the police department at 201-420-2100 for all emergencies.

2010/12/28

Verizon To Launch Faster ’4G’ Service On Sunday

Good news for Verizon Wireless customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut: The new high-speed “4G” wireless broadband network will start accepting customers on Sunday.

2010/12/01

A customer uses an iPad at the Apple Store on 5th Avenue - New York, NY - Apr 3, 2010 - Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Verizon To Join AT&T In Selling Apple’s iPad

In a sign of warming relations between the two companies, Verizon Wireless is going to start selling Apple Inc.’s iPad at the end of this month, the companies said Thursday.

2010/10/14

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