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Aired: April 27, 2012 | Comment
Digital Dating — Do or Don’t?

Reporter: Morgan Radford
Producer: Nathan Vickers
 
Everything in New York City has a price … even getting a date. Morgan Radford puts her heart on the line to put two types of dating services to the test in this week’s Consumer Watch.

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Aired: April 27, 2012 | Comment
Vitamin Water Bursts with More Sugar than Nutrients

Reporter: Sasha Schwendenwein
Producer: Ines Novacic
 
Health experts say sugar is toxic, and liquid sugar &mdash, the type you get in soda — is often worst of all. But as Sasha Schwendenwein tells us in our Consumer Watch, liquid sugar is also hiding in drinks advertised as healthy.

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Aired: April 25, 2012 | Comment

Reporter: Laura J. Keller
Producer: Marin Austin
 
In our Consumer Watch, we find out why you can’t buy wine in a grocery store in the state of New York — and what consumers can expect for the future. Laura Keller has more.

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Aired: April 20, 2012 | Comment
Are Vibram Running Shoes Good for Your Health?

Reporter: Annie Claire Bergeron-Oliver
Producer: Leisha Majtan
 
Imagine a glove for your toes. That’s what Vibram FiveFingers is all about. They’re made to mimic the barefoot running that Kenyans and other cultures have been engaging in for centuries. But, are they good for your health? Annie Claire Bergeron-Oliver reports in our Consumer Watch.

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Aired: April 6, 2012 | Comment
Consumer: Taxes

Reporter: Allison Gaito
Producer: Brandon Gates
In this week’s Consumer Report, Allison Gaito shows you affordable ways to get your taxes done quickly, before the deadline.

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Aired: March 30, 2012 | Comment
City’s Restaurant Grading System — A Success or Failure?

Reporter: Daniel Medina
Producer: Linda Ong
 
Eighteen months after the New York City’s Department of Health began rating restaurants, consumers remain divided on what to make of it. In this week’s Consumer Watch, reporter Daniel Medina finds out if city residents truly consider a restaurant’s grade before going out to eat.

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Aired: March 9, 2012 | Comment
Tips You Need Before Hitting the Yoga Mat

Reporter: Jackie Kostek
Producer: Jaslee Carayol
 
Yoga is the ancient Indian meditation turned hot American trend. Jackie Kostek tells you what you need to know before hitting the mat.

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Aired: March 2, 2012 | Comment
Beauty on a Budget: The Best Deals

Reporter: Leisha Majtan
Producer: Celeste Owen-Jones
 
Haircuts, highlights, manicures and facials — they’re all a part of beauty routines. But they can also be very expensive. Leisha Majtan tells us about some unexpected deals around New York City.

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Aired: February 24, 2012 | Comment
What You Might Not Know About Fresh Direct

Reporter: Olivia Smith
Producer: Anam Siddiq
 
Controversy is growing over Fresh Direct’s planned move to the Bronx. The online grocery store received almost $130 million in tax credits and cash incentives from New York State to relocate. But lost in all this is what you may not know about Fresh Direct and its impact on the environment. Olivia Smith reports.

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Aired: February 17, 2012 | Comment
Restaurants Offer Gluten-Free Options to New Yorkers

Reporter: Kristen Holmes
Producer: Lars Vercelli
 
The gluten-free diet is the hottest new eating trend. That means no wheat, barley or rye. But not everyone is simply avoiding the pesky protein. In our consumer report, Kristen Holmes explores in our Consumer Watch how this new craze is helping those who need it most.

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