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NY Corruption Scandals Raise Questions About Transparency and Reform

Two separate cases involving bribery and corruption resulted in arrests of politicians.

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Lauren Wanko, NJ Today  |  May 15, 2013 11:16 AM | Comments
It’s been stuck in the Atlantic Ocean for more than six months. Today, a 150-ton crane finally began pulling pieces of the Jet Star roller coaster from the water.VIDEO
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Sue Ding, MetroFocus  |  May 8, 2013 3:07 PM | Comments
Since 1982, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has celebrated Sakura Matsuri, a weekend festival showcasing both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture.VIDEO
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May 8, 2013 3:07 PM | Comments
This week on MetroFocus: Sandy's long-lasting impact on Lower Manhattan's infrastructure, new plans for the Port Authority bridges, and the lady of the O.K. Corral.VIDEO
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May 8, 2013 3:07 PM | Comments
Martin Robins of the Alan Voorhees Transportation Center said the project is way overdue.VIDEO
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Aaron Short, City & State  |  May 7, 2013 9:50 AM | Comments
When it comes to picking the next mayor, many haven’t made a choice–and they’re not thrilled with what’s on the menu.
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May 3, 2013 4:34 PM | Comments
This week on MetroFocus: Sandy's long-lasting impact on Lower Manhattan's infrastructure, new plans for the Port Authority bridges, and the lady of the O.K. Corral.VIDEO
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Esha Ray  |  May 1, 2013 3:18 PM | 2 Comments
The new National Museum of Mathematics at Madison Square Park hopes to teach students, parents, and teachers about the wonders of math.VIDEO
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Lauren Wanko, NJ Today  |  May 1, 2013 3:18 PM | Comments
Nearly six months after Hurricane Sandy damaged every home in Ortley Beach, residents and business owners are still in the process of rebuilding.VIDEO
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Marisa Wong  |  May 1, 2013 3:17 PM | Comments
MetroFocus talks to the Child Mind Institute's Dr. Harold Koplewicz about the organization's upcoming children's mental health campaign.VIDEO
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May 1, 2013 3:16 PM | Comments
In this edition of MetroFocus we report from New Jersey and New York six months after Sandy, and host Rafael Pi Roman follows up with New York City Housing Authority General Manager Cecil House. VIDEO
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