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Why New York's subway issues should matter to all of us

by Lizzie O'Leary
Jun 30, 2017
The economic repercussions go beyond the metropolitan area.
A Metropolitan Transportation Authority worker in New York City exits a Harlem subway station where a morning train derailed on June 27.
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The team is hot, but Yankee ticket sales are not

by Ryan Kailath
Jun 15, 2017
Fewer people are saying 'take me out to the ballpark.' At least, the ballpark in the Bronx.
Tickets at the new Yankee Stadium are more than $50. Above, Aaron Judge walks off the field after he grounded out to end the game against the Chicago White Sox in April.
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Want a 212 area code? It's gonna cost you.

by Marielle Segarra
Jun 12, 2017
As New York City adds a new number, the after-market 212 is thriving.
 (L to R) Sameer Uddin and Michelle Macias use their smartphones outside of the Nintendo store in New York City. 
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'Pissing Pug' snubs 'The Fearless Girl' in defense of the bull

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 30, 2017
A bull, a girl and a pug walk into a town square ...
A statue of a pug appeared next to "The Fearless Girl" statue this Memorial Day.
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On Fifth Avenue, vacancy rates spike along with rents

by Ryan Kailath
May 4, 2017
Stores on the world's most expensive retail strip are fleeing high rents.
A retail space is available for rent on Fifth Avenue in New York, where rents and vacancies have spiked.
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New signs of slowdown in foreign travel to the US

by Marielle Segarra
Mar 9, 2017
Trump's America-first rhetoric is behind the fall, experts say.
Travel research firm Tourism Economics expects the number of international travelers to fall by nearly 2 million, costing business $2.5 billion. Above, a Saudia airlines crew arrives at Dulles International Airport.
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A health care app that'll prescribe you other apps

by Dan Gorenstein
Jan 2, 2017
"Prescription Universe" evaluates and ranks apps it considers the safest and most valuable.
The app "Prescription Universe" helps physicians prescribe medical apps.
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Masonry restorers-in-training learn how to hold New York together

by Ilya Marritz
Dec 28, 2016
In New York City, masonry restorers are always in demand. The law requires regular inspections of large buildings, to stop stone and brick from coming loose and killing people.
Graduating interns in masonry restoration cut the ribbon on the Borden Mausoleum
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Final Note

Broadway is going dark on election night

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 4, 2016
Don't worry, Hamilton is still running.
Secret Service agents await U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton outside the Richard Rodgers Theatre following a special performance of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" in New York City.
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Getting the chop: helicopter tours in NY city

by Adrian Ma
Oct 10, 2016
A the number of tours has climbed, so have complaints from residents who say the noise from passing choppers is driving them crazy.
According to the New York City Economic Development Corp., there were nearly 60,000 helicopter tours in Manhattan in 2015. Now, that number is getting cut in half. 
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