Which of these stories would you like to hear more about in The 411?
Divorce can be bad for the evironment.
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Chimps beats humans in test of short-term memory.
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Doctors don't always report their errors - or their colleagues'.
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Rockefeller Center hosting millions of pennies for charity.
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Best tool against drunk drivers - roadblocks or roving patrols?
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Want more info on today's 411 stories?
Scroll down just a little further. In the left column below, you can read more about the 411 stories that we are working on today. Plus, catch the updates that are made to today's 411 winning story.
What is the 411?
The 411 is one of the main components of the WCBS Interactive Newsroom allowing listeners to decide what stories deserve more coverage. Each weekday morning on this page, we'll post a list of stories that we are working on.
1) When you get to work, log on to WCBS880.com before 1:00pm and click on the Interactive Newsroom to vote on the story that matters to you most.
2) When you get back in your car to go home, tune into WCBS Newsradio 880 at 4:11, 6:11, and 8:11 to hear what story got picked!
Plus, check back all day to find out how your favorite story is doing in the polls.
Speak (un)Easy It's been quite a while since I added to this blog. You know, life has a funny little way of getting in between you and the keyboard. There's talking about the weather from 5-10 am and 4-8 pm on a weekly basis right here on WCBS-AM/880 and lets add in a couple hours of prep time, especially on stormy days. For those of you with Cablevision, you know I do more talking about the
June Gardens It's a great season for color. Several dry days followed by a solid soaking then dry again. Not excessively hot yet either so the early spring flowers are still in bloom, like Pansies. Summer Lilies are standing tall with buds andready to open. The Yucca stalks are ready to open. The last Peony is ready to drop, check out some pictures that WCBS Meteorolgist Craig Allen took of his blooming garden.
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