"Lights Out" Plays Inspired By Golden Age of Radio
By Linda Steinmuller
      Before television and movies with high-tech special effects became popular, radio was the main medium of entertainment for most Americans.
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Fidler Offers Alternative To City's Congestion Pricing Plan
By Neil S. Friedman
      Pointing out that it's irresponsible to "just say no" to congestion pricing without addressing the issues of clean air and traffic congestion in New York City, Brooklyn City Council Member Lew Fidler proposed a bold nine point plan as an alternative to the congestion pricing scheme suggested several months ago by Mayor Bloomberg.
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Surge In Bias Crimes Spurs "Day Against Hate"
      In response to the growing number of hate crimes in New York City, a broad coalition of New Yorkers from government, law enforcement, religious organizations and advocacy groups from across the city, including Brooklyn officials Borough President Marty Markowitz, District Attorney Charles Hynes and City Councilman Lew Fidler, joined Council Speaker Christine C.
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