Personal Stories of Stigma: I'm an Amputee
Michael Lichter lives in Brooklyn, bikes 14 miles home from work every day and has gone skydiving. He’s also an amputee.
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Six Flags to End Safari Drive-Thrus, Close Early
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey will be closing its animal sanctuary a month early this season and says in the future it will no longer let visitors drive their own vehicles through the park.
Bike-Share Program Delays Launch From July to March 2013
New York City's Department of Transportation announced Friday that Citi Bike, the expansive bike-share program sponsored by Citigroup, would launch next March with 7,000 bikes in 420 docking stations across Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The announcement comes weeks after the bike-share program was originally set to launch in July and then expand to 10,000 bikes in 600 docking stations by the summer of 2013.
After weeks of speculation, Mayor Michael Bloomberg confirmed Friday on his weekly radio show that software problems have caused the program's delay.
Broadway Groupies: Newsies
Tourists in New York City often take in a Broadway show or two during their time here. But, all this week, we're introducing you to people who are much more hard core than that. Tami Salame's racked up a lot of frequent flier miles to see her favorite show again and again.
Community Spirit Blooms in Brooklyn
Lincoln Road between Bedford and Rogers Avenues is the winner of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest. While the trees and flowers keep the block looking nice, the judges said the community spirit of the residents set the block a part from other contestants.
Bike Tower Coming to Fordham Road
One man's junk is another man's treasure. That saying rings true for Bronx artist Chris Marche.
Broadway Groupies: Rocking to Rock of Ages
You or I might see the same Broadway show a couple of times. But, all this week WFUV News is introducing you to the Broadway obsessed. Groupies if you will. People who see shows again and again and again and spend a ton of money on tickets.
Broadway Groupies: The Groupee
The Broadway League says the average theater-goer sees about five shows a year. But, some people go again and again and again. In fact, these fans may spend thousands of dollars to see their favorite shows over several years. All this week, WFUV News is introducing you to hardcore theater goers.
Broadway Groupies: Addicted to Jersey Boys
According to the Broadway League, the average Broadway-goer sees about five shows a year. But, some theater enthusiasts are much more extreme. All this week, WFUV News is bringing you stories of the Broadway obsessed. Groupies if you will. People who can't get enough of their favorite shows.
NYC Artist Looks to Spice Up the Art World
A Manhattan-based artist has a new and creative idea to erase what he says is the stuffy stigma attached to art.
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