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Conducting business on backup
Amy Scott Sep 1, 2007
The Northeast heat wave is staying put. One of the busiest stretches of New York City has been told to stop using nonessential electricity and Wall Street banks have gone to backup generators. Amy Scott reports.
Post-9/11 group: It's up to you, New York
Kai Ryssdal Sep 1, 2007
The agency charged with rebuilding Lower Manhattan after 9/11 says it's closing up shop. So what happens to the World Trade Center site and other projects? Host Kai Ryssdal talks to Marketplace's Amy Scott.
Giving back to the grid
Ashley Milne-Tyte Sep 1, 2007
With scorching temperatures expected again today on the East Coast, Ashley Milne-Tyte takes a look at what some New York businesses are doing to take some of the strain off the power grid.
Tough decision, loss of power
Amy Scott Sep 1, 2007
It's been nine days since the lights went out in Queens, N.Y. Thousands of homes and businesses still lack power because, during the blackout's early stages, officials made a fateful choice. Amy Scott reports.
NYC to allow union workers to live outside the city
Ashley Milne-Tyte Sep 1, 2007
New York City has worked out a contract with its biggest municipal union. The union members will get a pay raise, but their biggest bonus is that they'll no longer be required to live in the city. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Investigating 9-11 fraud
Hilary Wicai Sep 1, 2007
House lawmakers continue a hearing today into fraud allegations surrounding the $21.4 billion New York City was given in recovery funds following Sept. 11. Hillary Wicai reports.
Bloomberg fights Feds on immigration
Ashley Milne-Tyte Sep 1, 2007
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg tells a Senate hearing that the economies of his city and the nation would collapse if illegal immigrants were deported. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
NYC construction grinds to a halt
Bob Moon Sep 1, 2007
Hundreds of construction sites in New York City have closed due to striking construction workers. If no agreement is reached, the strike could affect more than a thousand sites after the July 4 holiday. Bob Moon reports.
NYC taxi auction
Bob Moon Sep 1, 2007
New York City is selling licenses today to operate taxi cabs in the city. A license could cost as much $500,000, but it's well worth it financially. Bob Moon explains.
Dining on a large scale
Ashley Milne-Tyte Sep 1, 2007
In New York, some restaurant owners are opening outposts on a vast scale, seating hundreds of diners at a time. Can these giants survive? Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
