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CUNY Faces Big Cuts From City

by Bob Hennelly

November 20, 2009

The Bloomberg Administration's latest cost-cutting plan limits the impact on public schools, but not on the city's university system. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: The City University syst....

NJ Gay Marriage Bill Could Reach Senate Floor Next Week

by Bob Hennelly

November 19, 2009

A veteran New Jersey lawmaker says she's confident a same-sex marriage bill will make it to the floor when the legislature convenes for its lame duck session next week. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. ....

NJ Leaders Gather to Discuss Mounting Fiscal Challenges

by Bob Hennelly

November 17, 2009

This week, as representatives of New Jersey 's 566 towns gather in Atlantic City for the New Jersey State League of Municipalities annual conference, local officials face mounting fiscal woes. WNYC's ....

In Transition, Christie Has Specific Requests for Outgoing Corzine

by Bob Hennelly

November 17, 2009

The so-far collegial relationship between outgoing New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine and Governor-Elect Chris Christie, may be tested in the weeks ahead. In a letter hand-delivered to Corzine late yes....

Bloomberg Administration Orders More Mid-Year Cuts

by Bob Hennelly

November 17, 2009

Once again a poorly performing economy has the Bloomberg Administration calling for mid-year budget cuts. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER: By December third city managers have to find hundred....

CUNY's Fiterman Hall Building To Be Demolished Before Thanksgiving

by Bob Hennelly

November 13, 2009

A building that has served as a grim reminder of the September 11th attack in Lower Manhattan is itself about to become history. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER: Fiterman Hall was a 14-story ....

Christie Chooses Bi-Partisan Transition Team

by Bob Hennelly

November 11, 2009

New Jersey Governor Elect Chris Christie has announced his transition team. And, as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, prominent Democrats are on it. REPORTER: The campaign may have been a bitter partisan....

Student Safet Act Gains Momentum In City Council

by Bob Hennelly

November 11, 2009

A bill aimed at tightening oversight of the City's school safety agents is gaining momentum in the City Council. It would increase documentation of police encounters with students in city schools. WN....

Students, Parents Rally for School Safety Reporting

by Bob Hennelly

November 10, 2009

More than a hundred students, parents and activists rallied on the steps of City Hall to support a pending Student Safety Act. Boosters of the proposed legislation say it will bring increased transpa....

No Consensus Between Democrats on Gay Marriage Bill in NJ

by Bob Hennelly

November 10, 2009

New Jersey State Senate President Richard Codey says even though he supports gay marriage, there may not be enough support in his caucus to bring it to a vote. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER....

Dick Codey: The NJ Gov. That Almost Ran

by Bob Hennelly

November 09, 2009

President Obama came to New Jersey to publicly support Gov. John Corzine's failed re-election bid. Now, details about the White House's behind-the-scenes role in the New Jersey governor's race are co....

In New Jersey, Politicking Intensifies Before Inauguration Day

by Bob Hennelly

November 09, 2009

In New Jersey the campaigning has ended, but over the next two months the behind-the-scenes politicking in Trenton promises to get even more intense. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this report. REPORTER: I....

One on One With Bill Thompson After Close Defeat

by Bob Hennelly

November 06, 2009

From the beginning of the mayoral campaign, incumbent Michael Bloomberg had the upper hand, including a huge lead in the polls over his Democratic opponent, Bill Thompson. But when voters actually go....

NJ Governor-Elect Christie Visits Charter School

by Bob Hennelly

November 04, 2009

Republican Chris Christie picked a nationally recognized charter school in Newark as the setting for his first news conference as Governor elect. WNYC's Bob Hennelly was there. REPORTER: Hundreds of....

Voters Upend Poll Predictions in New York and New Jersey

by Bob Hennelly

November 04, 2009

It was a night of unexpected numbers as voters upended the poll predictions and voted to narrowly re-elect Mayor Bloomberg and replace Governor Jon Corzine with Chris Christie. ....

Weekend Before Election, Obama Stumps for Corzine Again

by Bob Hennelly

November 02, 2009

President Obama spent the day in New Jersey yesterday to campaign for Governor Corzine who finds himself in a tough bid for re-election. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this report. REPORTER: 13,000 Democr....

NJ Gov. Candidates Target Bergen County in Last Push

by Bob Hennelly

October 30, 2009

With just days to go before voters cast ballots in New Jersey's governor's race, both the Corzine and Christie campaigns are targeting Bergen County as a key battleground. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has mor....

NJ Gov Race: Third Place Daggett Still Campaigning

by Bob Hennelly

October 29, 2009

As New Jersey's major party gubernatorial candidates push for turnout in Tuesday's election, independent candidate Chris Daggett is still making his case to anyone who will listen. WNYC's Bob Hennell....

Corzine Rallies Base to Get Out the Vote

by Bob Hennelly

October 29, 2009

With the election on Tuesday, New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates are working to motivate their activist base. Last night Governor Jon Corzine was in Hudson County, doing just that. WNYC's Bob Hen....

Running Mates in NJ Gov. Race Energize Voters

by Bob Hennelly

October 28, 2009

For the first time in New Jersey's history the candidates for governor have running mates. And as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, the candidates for the new post of lieutenant governor are proving valu....