Though short, and covering a topic about which there is arguably not too very much to say, I like the way this piece about the heat wave in New York City moves from overview to more official source to "little person" quote. This structure, moving from the big picture, through a quote from the energy company spokesman, and finally to an almost humorous anecdotal bit from a resident of the city, allows me to feel like I have all the important information, while also being drawn in on a more personal level to how the wave is affecting the city's residents.
The story is an example of how drier, more mundane news can be presented in a way that is still captivating. The story's lead also reflects this, playing up the drama of the situation with its somewhat exaggerated language using words like "grip," "threatened," and "dared."
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/07/nyregion/07heat.html?hp
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