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Some gun makers try to keep their guns out of police hands
David Gura Feb 14, 2013
A handful of gun manufacturers have reacted to strict gun laws by refusing to do business with the police in those jurisdictions.
Plan to secure Manhattan from flooding leans on nature
Sarah Gardner Jan 1, 2013
After superstorm Sandy, there were several proposals about how to protect Manhattan from devastating floods in the future. One plan calls for placing water-proof vaults under the sidewalk.
A New York gas station is back in business
Kai Ryssdal Nov 16, 2012
Checking back in with a gas station manager in Pelham, N.Y., after his station gets fuel.
Sandy outages may help rethink power grid
Jeremy Hobson Nov 13, 2012
Long-term power outages in the wake of Sandy have led many experts to scrutinize the power delivery infrastructure and look at how it could be strengthened.
New York imposes gas rationing to ease Sandy shortage
Dan Bobkoff Nov 9, 2012
Gas rationing is back in New York City and parts of Long Island. And -- like in the 1970s oil crisis -- cars that end in an even number fill up on even days, and odd plates on odd days.
Governor Cuomo threatens to switch NY utilities
Dan Bobkoff Nov 6, 2012
A week after Superstorm Sandy hit the Northeast, more than a million people are still without power. New York Governor Cuomo is threatening to find other utilities if electric companies like ConEd and LIPA don’t perform.
New Yorkers sell gas on the black market
Audrey Quinn Nov 6, 2012
New York's state attorney general investigates price gouging as Craigslist ads sell gas for $20 a gallon.
Storm hits both rich and poor
Sally Herships Nov 2, 2012
A natural disaster like Sandy can be devastating whether you're wealthy or just getting by. But the rich could have an easier, faster recovery.
Bloomberg moves to extend reach with super PAC
Dan Bobkoff Oct 18, 2012
The New York mayor's new super PAC isn't the first time he's tried to change things nationally and around the world.
New test in New York means new test prep
Sally Herships Oct 9, 2012
New York is revising the gifted and talented student test that pre-schoolers take. The new standardized test means sleepless nights for parents -- and a new demand for test prep.
