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Dinkins defeats Koch in New York mayoral contest (1989)

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

Paul Woodley reports from New York on the Democratic nomination for the mayor of New York. David Dinkins, a man promising to pull New York together amid its ugly mood of racial unrest, is set to become the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Promo for New York Christmas shopping trip - nd [1975-1986]

So Mrs Drayton, you have a problem? Yes Doctor, ever since Radio 210 with their New York Christmas shopping trip, I keep thinking I am American. It is obvious you have delusions. Listen Bud, do not give me...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

The Big Apple (1988)

Kelvin O’Shea visits New York for an offbeat look at life in the quirkiest of cities. The programme includes anecdotes from long time residents, and an interview with the owner of America’s oldest patisserie.

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Gunman opens fire on New York subway (1993)

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Press conference

Report on a New York subway train on which a gunman opened fire on passengers for no apparent reason. Witnesses describe what happened. Police spokesman Mel Kenny says the police will not release any...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Concorde to fly to New York? (1976)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Dr John McLucas, Head of US Federal Aviation Authority on Concorde and the likelihood that it will fly to New York. Interviewer not identified. Volume level very low.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

New York plane crash (1990)

Genre

Interview; News report; Vox pop

Paul Woodley reports from New York on a Colombian airliner crashing on its approach to New York’s Kennedy Airport with 67 known to have died so far. Locals and rescuers talk about what they saw and Dr...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Concorde New York ruling (1977)

Genre

News report

James Altman reports on Judge Milton Pollack’s ruling that Concorde should be allowed to land in New York for a 16 month trial period.

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New York Telephone Exchange profit on pornographic service (1983)

Genre

News report; Special

Report on the New York Telephone Exchange establishing a special prefix for its new dial a service calls and making a substantial profit from the most successful, taken up by a pornographic magazine....

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Gerald Ford on New York budget (1975)

Genre

Speech

Speech by US President Gerald Ford to the National Press Club, on the New York City budget crisis and his fears that supplying economic support may pave the way for others cities or states to claim the same.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Cheap flights to New York on Virgin (1984)

Genre

Interview

Owner of Virgin Atlantic, Richard Branson, talks about cheap flights to New York on the airline and his agreeement to pick up debts if the venture isn’t successful. Interviewer not heard.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio