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New York City Council Members Demand More Education Funds from the State

3.11.14 at 5:04pm by Stephanie Colombini

Natasha Capers is a public school parent from Brownsville, Brooklyn. She says Governor Cuomo's proposal to dedicate $800 million to education this year isn't nearly enough.

Seriously: Angry Fat Cat Traps Family In Bedroom

3.11.14 at 4:30pm by Eyder Peralta

The 911 call reveals the family's 4-year-old male cat Lux had a history of violence. The cat snapped after the owner kicked it to get it away from their infant.

A Plan To Eliminate Wild Mute Swans Draws Vocal Opposition

3.11.14 at 4:30pm by Margot Adler

The proposal to eradicate the birds in New York by 2025 has pitted environmentalists against animal rights activists. Some call the swans invasive and destructive; opponents say the science is faulty.

Evolved Science: Crowdsourcing Makes Cataloging Bugs Faster

3.11.14 at 4:30pm by Stan Jastrzebski

Thousands of non-scientists sitting at their home computers may now be as useful as a single Einstein — thanks to online crowdsourcing. What once took years, now takes days.

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