 An Expensive 4th of July
There are a lot of ways to celebrate our nation's independence this holiday weekend, but these days getting to and from all the fun activities can cost a pretty penny, not to mention the rising costs of food for backyard barbecues, and even fireworks. (7/3/08)
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Campaign '08: McCain Shakeup & the Public Pulse
A seismic shakeup brings three new names to prominent positions in the McCain campaign, and all three are longtime veterans of the White House and Bush's own campaign staff. So while McCain argues that he's not running for Bush's third term, it certainly looks like he's running Bush's third campaign. (7/3/08)
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Middle Class Squeeze: Unemployment Numbers Out
It's no surprise why the economy is the number one issue among voters. Employers have now cut jobs for six months in a row. 62,000 jobs were lost in this country in June; 438,000 jobs lost so far this year. (7/3/08)
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RFL Justice: Legalizing Medical Marijuana
For the second straight year, a bill legalizing the use of medicinal marijuana passed through the New York State Assembly, but once again, it appears the bill will have trouble passing through the Republican controlled State Senate. Interview with Assemb. Richard Gottfried (D-Manhattan). (7/3/08)
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Remembering Vets on July 4th
Fireworks, food and fun may be the first thing that comes to mind when many Americans think of the fourth of July, but Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America says it's important not to forget the true meaning of Independence Day. (7/3/08)
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RFL Justice: Same Sex, Same Rights
As various states and courts struggle over what rights - equal, less, or different - should be provided same-sex couples, RFL strips down the debate and explains what's available now, and what could be, for couples in our region. (7/2/08)
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RFL Profile: Terry Tomasino
Throughout 67 year-old Terry Tomasino's journey through life, she has walked beside and held the hands of many people on some difficult roads: a foster child's attempt at a fresh start; a poor persons prayers during their dying days; a prisoners path to rehabilitation. From the imprisoned to the dying to the abandoned, this volunteer has dedicated her life to helping others. (7/2/08)
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RFL Big Story: Brooklyn Hospital Death
New York hospital officials say they're shocked by surveillance footage showing a woman falling from her chair in a Kings County Hospital waiting area in Brooklyn, writhing on the floor and dying as workers failed to help for about an hour. What that says about the hospital is one thing; what it says about our society is another. (7/1/08)
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Middle Class Squeeze: A + B = C
A = A sinking stock market; B = Soaring food and gas prices; C = States forced to make major cuts.
A + B = C
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Middle Class Squeeze: Squeezing the Self-Employed
When you hear that distinct ting-a-ling music, you know what's coming your way: ice cream, cold and creamy, the perfect treat for a hot day brought to you by a piece of Americana, the ice cream man. This American dream is delivered by people like Mr. Softee franchisee Anthony Fortunato. He and his family have served up ice cream in Long Island for more than two decades, but today they're reeling from the economy and soaring gas prices. (7/1/08)
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