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News Articles by Beth Fertig

Network of Pumps Strain to Keep Subways Dry

September 28, 2004

by Beth Fertig

On two occasions earlier this month, floods shut down several subway lines, leaving many New Yorkers wondering how a few inches of rain could bring the system to a grinding halt. WNYC's Beth Fertig ha....

NY Democrats Raise Big Cash for Kerry

September 21, 2004

by Beth Fertig

John Kerry's fundraiser netted 4 million dollars last night, according to his campaign. Democrats say New York has contributed 52 million dollars to Kerry and their party. WNYC's Beth Fertig has more.....

Interview with Chancellor Joel Klein

September 14, 2004

by Beth Fertig

More than a million New York City students are back in school. Chancellor Joel Klein kicked off the first day of class by greeting students at Thomas Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, where he was jo....

Two Seats Up for Grabs in the Bronx

September 13, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Tuesday is Primary Day in New York. Voters in all parties will select candidates for the November general election. There are two Bronx Senate seats up for grabs. The senate is now controlled by Repub....

The Convention and September 11th

August 31, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Even if they didn't watch the Republican National Convention last night, New Yorkers couldn't escape the obvious. On newspaper stands, the front page of the New York Post screamed, It's 9-11. Republ....

Parties, Shows and Concerts Against Bush

August 27, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Republicans aren't the only ones planning parties in New York City these days. Opponents of President Bush have had a busy calendar organizing concerts, fundraisers, and theatrical events in advance o....

Republicans in New York City

August 24, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Republicans in New York City are used to being outnumbered. They make up only 13 percent of the city's registered voters. And even with the arrival of next week's Republican Convention they'll still b....

Tensions Between Mayor and Bravest

August 12, 2004

by Beth Fertig

In New York, labor tensions are reaching the boiling point between Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the city's police and firefighters. Their unions have been without a contract for two years. With the Re....

Out With The DNC, In With The RNC

July 30, 2004

by Beth Fertig

After a week of Democratic National Convention coverage from Boston, many New Yorkers are wondering how the city will be affected when the Republican convention arrives next month. To answer that ques....

Al Sharpton to Address the Convention

July 28, 2004

by Beth Fertig

The Reverend Al Sharpton will address the Democratic National Convention in Boston tonight. Sharpton won very few delegates in his own presidential campaign, and it's unclear what impact, if any, he w....

Summer School for Third Graders

July 26, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Roughly 9000 third graders in danger of being held back this fall have a few more weeks to see if they can pass their exams and move on to the fourth grade. Mayor Bloomberg's new policy of ending "soc....

NYers Get Their Chance to Read 9/11 Report

July 23, 2004

by Beth Fertig

The 9/11 Commission's final report wasn't just announced in the chambers of Washington yesterday. It also hit the bookstore. WNYC's Beth Fertig has this report on what New Yorkers had to say as they ....

NYC Recruiting Plenty of Volunteers for RNC

July 15, 2004

by Beth Fertig

The city's volunteer recruitment campaign for next month's Republican National Convention seems to be paying off. So far, almost 14 thousand people have applied to help out, in and around the conventi....

African Teens Join African-Americans to Fight Stereotypes

July 02, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Between 1990 and 2000, the number of immigrants from African countries living in New York City more than doubled. Most of these 92-thousand immigrants came from Western Africa and are now settling in ....

Fans: Cinton's Book Worth The Wait

June 22, 2004

by Beth Fertig

New Yorkers who spent up to 24 hours standing - and sleeping - in line finally got what they were waiting for today: A signed copy of former President Bill Clinton's autobiography. WNYC's Beth Fertig ....

Mayor Bloomberg Tries To Change Pro Bono

May 11, 2004

by Beth Fertig

The Latin phrase "pro bono publico" refers to lawyers who work for free for the good of the public. Traditionally, lawyers have been encouraged to work "pro bono" by helping poor people who can't affo....

History Comes Alive in Brooklyn

May 04, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Most elementary students learn the bulk of their history from textbooks. But New York City is now in the process of training teachers to bring history to life. WNYC's Beth Fertig visited one elementar....

History Comes Alive in Brooklyn

May 04, 2004

by Beth Fertig

3rd Graders Prepare for High Stakes Testing

April 15, 2004

by Beth Fertig

Next week, New York City third graders will take the first of two exams that will determine whether they can move on to fourth grade in September. Previously, teachers were given more leeway in decidi....

State Panel Says Education Could Cost Billions More

March 30, 2004

by Beth Fertig

A commission appointed by governor Pataki released its report on one of the most vexing matters facing the state: how much money will it take to educate all students? But as WNYC's Beth Fertig reports....