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We ask the people in the know and find out "what the deal" is with the sometimes perplexing issues New Yorkers face every day.
shows
Nov 4, 2009
What's The Deal with Park Avenue Medians
Meet the guy who makes Park Avenue look good.
shows
Oct 19, 2009
What's the Deal: The Central Park Conservancy
The Central Park Conservancy is the organization that manages and maintains Central Park. More than 30,000 members donate to the group, but few people know what it really does...
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Oct 8, 2009
What's the Deal: Pedestrian Xing Buttons on Traffic Lights
You know those little buttons pedestrians are supposed to push to change the traffic light so they can walk across the street? Yea -- these aren't even connected.
shows
Aug 28, 2009
What's The Deal: Nitrogen Tanks on City Streets
Have you seen the nitrogen tanks taking up space at some city intersections? If so, you've surely wondered what they're doing there and whether they're safe. Find out the answers here . . .
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Aug 28, 2009
What's the Deal: Glass Steps in Times Square?
A structure made out of glass steps laying on glass treads laying on glass walls has the capacity to accomodate 1,500 people, but will never break.
shows
Aug 28, 2009
What's The Deal: Queensboro Bridge Turns 100
Call it the Queensboro or the 59th, but for some reason, it doesn't have the same street cred -- or is it bridge cred? -- as the Brooklyn.
shows
Aug 28, 2009
What's The Deal: The Roosevelt Island Tram
Two million New Yorkers each year are among the city's last true straphangers when they ride high above the East River on the Roosevelt Island Tram.
shows
Aug 28, 2009
What's The Deal: Coordinated Street Furniture
Have you noticed that some of the newsstands and bus shelters around town -- even the city's two public toilets -- look fancier than they should be?
shows
Aug 28, 2009
What's The Deal: WiFi in Bryant Park
So, "What's the Deal" with free WiFi in Bryant Park?
shows
Aug 28, 2009
Pizzeria Fire Deals Blow to Community
Community members are devastated that one of their favorite pizza joints is gone for good.
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community
Nov 18, 2009
Watch Live: The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree live
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sports
WATCH
Nov 5, 2009
A-Rod: The Championship Is Where It Belongs
Bruce Beck catches up with A-Rod in the locker room after the big game. How does the champagne taste?
politics
Nov 3, 2009
Decision 2009 --View Election Results for NY, NJ
Get automatically updated ballot results at NBCNewYork.com's election page.
