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AUDIO: FAIR GAME [Radio Program]

06 October 2010

MetroReport's "Fair Game" explores the latest religious trends in New York City. Click below to listen to the show.

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VIDEO: NYC Glassblower Michael Davis Balances Business and Art

10 November 2010

In a warehouse studio in Queens, a local artist is trying to find the balance between running his own business and making his own art. Angel Robinson reports.

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Jury Weighs Fate of Man in Killing of Pace University Student

18 November 2010

Prosecution and defense lawyers delivered their closing arguments in the case of Jeromie Cancel, who killed Pace University student Kevin Pravia on Labor Day weekend two years ago.

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Sentencing of Man Accused of Raping a Co-worker

14 February 2011

by Ignacio Torres MANHATTAN – A man is sentenced to prison for 8 years for raping a co-worker a year ago. Jose Hernandez, 33, was convicted on an account of rape and another of sexual assault, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for having sex with a coworker he had befriended while working [...]

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A double-edged sword: gay and illegal in America

31 January 2011

Jhuan Marrero, a gay teenager who spent most of his life in the U.S., is on a quest to seek asylum, on his own.

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What Katie did: A gay cadet who left West Point to fight policy

20 January 2011

After leaving military school, Katie Miller is now on the front lines of the fight to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

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“Secure Communities” program makes Queens residents feel insecure

24 December 2010

A new federal program that makes it easier for immigration officials to identify and deport illegal aliens has Queens residents fearful they will be unfairly targeted.

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Tutors Going Viral

18 December 2010

Tutors are responding to the evolving needs and expectations of their ever more connected clientele. And that means they are giving lessons online.

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In Reiki, Some New Yorkers Seek A Healing Touch

02 December 2010

In the battle against an increasingly hectic life, some New Yorkers are turning to alternative Japanese therapy to relieve stress, and possibly more.

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Rangel’s Opponent Takes Advice, Challenges His Legacy

01 December 2010

Rep. Rangel's former intern, Craig Schley, is once again challenging the Democratic incumbent in the 15th congressional district.

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On Eve of Church’s Bicentennial, Some Search for Past Link to Freedom Trail

29 November 2010

A 200-year old church tries to secure its future by preserving its past, including a potential link to the Underground Railroad.

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Columbia PhD Student Seeks to Unseat Silver in 2012

21 November 2010

Ed Chen, a 28-year-old political novice, filed papers on Nov. 4 to declare his candidacy in 2012 against Sheldon Silver, speaker of the New York State Assembly.

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