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News Articles by Andrea Bernstein

San Franciscans Differ with Mayor on Gay Marriage?

February 10, 2005

by Andrea Bernstein

City Lawyers yesterday filed papers with the state's highest court, asking it to consider an expedited appeal of last week's decision legalizing gay marriage in New York. The move comes as gays and l....

Condos Grow in Red Hook?

February 04, 2005

by Andrea Bernstein

» The Deputy Mayor and the Olympics This week, WNYC has been looking at the tensions that arise from have Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Daniel Doctoroff also run the city’s Olymp....

New Design for West Side Stadium

February 03, 2005

by Andrea Bernstein

The New York Jets have unveiled a new design for their proposed West Side Stadium. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports. The Jets are furiously fighting to win public opinion in these last weeks before ....

The Deputy Mayor and the Olympics

February 01, 2005

by Andrea Bernstein

If the Bloomberg administration has its way, seven years and five months from now, the Olympics theme will be the theme of New York City. Between now and then, key parts of New York’s landscape w....

City Council to Approve Rezoning for West Side

January 19, 2005

by Andrea Bernstein

The City Council is expected to overwhelmingly approve a rezoning plan for the far West Side of Manhattan today. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports. The plan includes new office towers, parks, housing ....

Emotions Run High at Stadium Hearing

December 17, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

Last night, hundreds of New Yorkers packed a huge hearing room in the basement of the Javits convention center. The occasion was the one and only official hearing on whether New York state should ap....

Spitzer Announces Run for Governor

December 07, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

New York State Attorney General Elliot Spitzer's crusades against everything from corruption on Wall Street to a pretzel vendor company underpaying its workers, have earned him A-1 headlines. Now, S....

Bernard Kerik to run Dept. of Homeland Security

December 02, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

President Bush has tapped former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik to run the Department of Homeland Security. Kerik edged out the other front runners, including former FEMA director J....

RPA Study Lists Alternatives for the West Side

December 02, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

An independent planning group has issued a study saying there are more alternatives for the West Side than a hole in the ground or a football stadium. The Regional Plan Association study says a mix ....

Valella Not To Return to Rikers-- For Now

November 30, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

Former State Senator Guy Velella will NOT be returning to Rikers Island to complete his year-long sentence until at least mid-December, an appeals court judge ruled yesterday. WNYC's Andrea Bernste....

Battle Over West Side Stadium Heats Up

November 17, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

The battle over the West Side stadium is hitting new decibel levels. Mayor Bloomberg is increasingly criticizing Cablevision, the company that owns Madison Square Garden for its anti-stadium ad camp....

Third Anniversary of Flight 587 Crash

November 12, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

This morning about 250 mourners huddled under a persistent rain at a memorial service at Newport Avenue and Beach 131st Street in the Rockaways for the victims of American Airlines flight 587 to Sant....

Stadium Opponents, Supporters Hire Lobbyists

October 26, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

The watchdog group common cause has released a report showing more than 11-million dollars has been spent lobbying for and against a proposed West Side Stadium. The report shows that, by a two-to-on....

7 World Trade "Tops Out"

October 21, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

Construction workers will place the last beam of steel on top of the new 7 World Trade Center today, making it the first rebuilt skyscraper to "top out" after the September 11 attacks. As WNYC's An....

Progress on Housing Contracts Change?

October 04, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

A year ago this month, Mayor Bloomberg announced a major change in the way the city would do business with the owners of hotels and temporary apartments for the homeless. WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein ....

Governor Pataki's Dream

September 02, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

Governor George Pataki addresses the nation tonight, when he introduces President Bush. It's the biggest stage he's ever taken. As WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports, Pataki is showing plenty of signs ....

Mayor Bloomberg Touts NYC in RNC Speech

August 30, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

Mayor Michael Bloomberg today spoke to convention delegates, welcoming them to Madison Square Garden and pledging his support for President Bush. But as WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports, President Bus....

Correction Chief Charged

August 13, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

A former New York City Department of Correction Chief has been charged with using his official position to organize dozens of subordinates to work on Governor Pataki's 2002 political campaign. Wor....

The Republicans In Boston

July 30, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani was in Boston yesterday, fiercely criticizing Senator Kerry. Giuliani has emerged as one of the most important surrogate Speakers for President Bush in the....

Interview With Rudy Giuliani

July 30, 2004

by Andrea Bernstein

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Guiliani was in Boston yesterday, fiercely criticizing Senator Kerry. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein sat down with him for this interview.....