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Plane Crashes in Hudson River
AP
January 15, 2009
A US Airways plane has crashed into the Hudson River, sending passengers into frigid waters. New York City firefighters, federal transportation officials are responding.
Keeping Birds Away From Airports
by Arun Venugopal
January 16, 2009
Yesterday's plane crash highlighted the danger birds constantly pose to aircraft. But less known is how hard scientists work to prevent bird-related crashes.
Ferry Captains Tell of Swift River Rescue
by Bob Hennelly
January 16, 2009
Luckily for those aboard the U.S. Airways Airbus 320, the entire New York Waterway Ferry staff on duty had no trouble switching gears from rush-hour commuter service to rescue. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more.
Passenger Recalls Crash Landing and Rescue
by Cindy Rodriguez
January 16, 2009
A U.S. Airways pilot is being praised for crash landing a plane in the Hudson River. The FAA says a flock of birds may have knocked out both engines. WNYC's Cindy Rodriguez was at the site of the crash.
Help Converged on a Flowing Crash Site
by Matthew Schuerman
January 16, 2009
The Hudson River landing apparently saved the lives of passengers and crews. But it also meant that the crash site was a continuously moving one.
Speaking of Faith
The Brian Lehrer Show
January 16, 2009
The controversy over pastor Rick Warren’s role in the inauguration is now paired with the news that an openly gay bishop will give the invocation. Eboo Patel, founder of the Interfaith Youth Core and advisor to the Obama administration, discusses the role of religion, next Tuesday and beyond. Plus, who pays for all the inauguration festivities. And: why teasing may not be so bad.
NYPD Divers Rescue Crash Victims
by Bob Hennelly
NYPD Spokesman Paul Browne gave the following account in an e-mail message to WNYC: “Just after the plane hit the water, NYPD Harbor Divers Detectives Michael Delaney and Robert Rodriguez deployed from Air Sea and Rescue Helicopter 23 into the water just off of the Intrepid and rescued two [women] who were in the water.
Gay Marching Band to Join Inaugural Parade
by Kathleen Horan
January 15, 2009
For the first time in history a lesbian, gay, and transgendered marching band has been chosen to perform in the presidential inaugural parade.
New Leader Named for City Opera
by Richard Hake
January 15, 2009
After a tumultuous search process, New York City Opera has chosen George Steel, who's known to some New Yorkers for running the Miller Theater at Columbia, as their new artistic director and general manager.
Filing Deadline For 2009 Candidates
by Bob Hennelly
January 15, 2009
We'll soon find out who's running for which public offices this year, as a record number of candidates face today's deadline with the city's Campaign Finance Board.
Emotions Run High at MTA Hearing
by Kathleen Horan
How do you bridge a more than one billion dollar budget deficit? That's the question the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was attempting to answer last night at the first of eight public hearings.
Bloomberg to Reveal New Jobs Plan in Annual Address
by Bob Hennelly
January 15, 2009
Mayor Bloomberg will layout a plan for how the City can pull itself out of the worst recession in generations. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this preview of today's state of the city address.
Long Island Trumps NYC Schools in Intel Contest
By WNYC Newsroom
January 15, 2009
A Long Island high school has edged out Manhattan's elite Stuyvesant High School in the Intel Science Talent Search.
Ward Melville High School in East Setauket, about 60 miles from Manhattan, had 11 seniors named as semifinalists in the prestigious science research contest.
Personalities Clash at Yankees Bonds Hearing
by Matthew Schuerman
January 15, 2009
The Yankees are asking the city to authorize another $370 million in tax-exempt bonds so the team can complete its stadium in time for opening day.
NYC to Buy Over 100 Foreclosed Houses
by WNYC Newsroom
January 15, 2009
The city has announced a plan to buy up foreclosed homes, fix them up and resell them. The new program is one of 18 measures made possible by $24 million in federal funds.