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Rundown:
Full Broadcast – April 27, 2012
Click here to listen to our full broadcast from Friday, April 27, 2012:
Newscast: Top of the Hour
Ben Bradford brings us the news at the top of the hour.
Space Shuttle Makes Appearance over New York City
The Enterprise’s final flight leaves questions about the future of the country’s space program.
Two Schools Saved from Closure
Students and teachers are breathing a sigh of relief as their schools are spared at the last minute.
State Testing Faces Critique
Recent confusion over state test questions has illuminated concerns about the reliability of exams.
Brooklyn Chess Team Prepares for Nationals
By Jackie Mader
An elementary school chess team is gearing up for their first national tournament.
Fencers Prepare for Olympic Games
The men’s Olympic fencing team is calling New York City home as they prepare for the upcoming Olympic Games.
Reflections of a Klutz
By Leanna Orr
For some, clumsiness is just a way of life.
Are Bedbugs Here for Good?
By Paul Smith
Bed bug complaints are down, but New York City residents aren’t out of the clear yet.
Conflict Arises over Proposed Commuter Tax
A controversial commuter tax may make a return after over 10 years.
Legal Battles Loom for Intercity Busses
Busses have been making their own rules for years, but that may change soon.
A Response to Charles Taylor’s Conviction
By Leanna Orr
The conviction of Charles Taylor is making waves across the world.
Abandoned Properties Increasing in New York
The mortgage crisis is hitting the Hudson Valley in a visible way.
Boomerang Generation Heads Home
Recent college graduates are moving home in record numbers and creating a new home dynamic.
Pornography’s Importance: A Commentary
Pornography may not be considered an art form, but Will Sloan thinks there’s much to be learned from it.
Newscast: Bottom of the Hour
By Sarah Laing
Sarah Laing brings us the news at the half hour.
