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News Articles by Bob Hennelly

Votes Still Being Cast From Abroad

February 08, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Super Tuesday may be over, but around the world, thousands of Americans who live abroad are participating in a global Democratic primary. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. They're called the Democrats A....

Corzine Toll Hike Plan Hits Further Hurdles

February 07, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Governor Jon Corzine's plan to both reduce New Jersey's debt and fund badly needed infrastructure projects ran into more speed bumps today. All the Republican lawmakers in the Assembly signed pledge....

Mukasey's Testimony Has NJ Angle

February 07, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

When he goes before Congress today, Attorney General Michael Mukasey will call for quick action to prevent the release of thousands of violent criminals under new federal crack cocaine sentencing rul....

Voter Hotline Registers Steady Stream of Complaints from Super Tuesday

February 06, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

A voter complaint hotline, sponsored by the New Jersey chapter of the ACLU and League of Women Voters received a steady stream of calls from frustrated voters during yesterday's presidential primary.....

A Closer Look at the Results

February 06, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

The results from Super Tuesday are in - Hillary Clinton won New York and New Jersey and Barack Obama took Connecticut. In New York, Clinton gets 127 delegates to Obama's 87. In New Jersey, it was Cl....

Tough Fight Expected in New Jersey

February 05, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Today, both the Clinton and Obama presidential campaigns will be out in force at transit hubs across New Jersey to remind voters to go to the polls. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. It will be a grueli....

New Jersey Becomes Key Player

February 04, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

With just a day to go, 2 of the top contenders are coming to New Jersey. Senator John McCain will address supporters at a firehouse in Hamilton, outside of Trenton. Senator Barack Obama will rally ....

Several GOP Officials in NJ Endorse McCain

January 31, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Several New Jersey Republican officials are following the lead of their former favorite, Rudy Giuliani, and endorsing John McCain for president. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. Leading the pack of Rud....

Fraud at West Side Marina

January 31, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

REPORTER: The 79th Street Boat Basin has been a landmark since Robert Moses created it in 1937. But, according to City Comptroller Bill Thompson, it may also been the scene of a fraud that has cost ....

New Jersey Voters Remain Undecided

January 31, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

That's presenting a real opportunity for the Garden State's first time voters. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. There are more independents in New Jersey than Democrats and Republicans combined. Rama....

Corzine Pushes Ahead With Toll Plan

January 30, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Governor Corzine will be in Bergen County this morning. He continues to press his controversial plan to raise tolls to retire billions of dollars in state debt. But as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, i....

Mayor Says Soaring Contruction Costs Should Boost Congestion Pricing Plan

January 29, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Mayor Bloomberg says soaring construction costs as another reason for legislators to pass his congestion pricing plan. REPORTER: Global demand for steel, concrete and fuel are pushing up project pri....

New Jersey Visited by Dems in its First-Ever Early Primary

January 28, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

With just a week to go before New Jersey's first-ever early presidential primary, the Garden State is getting its fair share of national attention, especially from the democrats. State Senate Presid....

Mayor Bloomber to Testify in Albany on Budget

January 28, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Mayor Bloomberg will testify in Albany today as lawmakers get down to work on Governor Spitzer's proposed budget. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. Mayor Bloomberg's appearance in Albany comes a week a....

Many NYPD Internal Discipline Cases Don't Make the Headlines

January 26, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Every year in New York City, dozens of the NYPD's 34,000 offciers are arrested and make headlines. But as WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports, there are hundreds of internal discipline cases the public hears....

NJ Pols Suggest Changes to Gov's Budget Plan

January 25, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

While New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine is in Europe, top democratic legislative leaders are suggesting major changes to his plan to cut state debt with hefty toll hikes. Acting governor and Senate Pr....

Bloomberg Wants Citywide Cuts

January 25, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Hiring hundreds of new teachers may have to wait and the whole municipal workforce has to do more with less. And, don't spend what you think you might get in property tax relief just yet. The mayor'....

Preview of Bloomberg's Budget Plan

January 24, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

Today, it's Mayor Bloomberg's turn to lay out his budget. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more on what's becoming an especially challenging year. Even before Governor Spitzer introduced his spending plan th....

Advocates Fight School Suspensions

January 24, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

REPORTER: The Department of Education is abusing its power to suspend thousands of children. That's what student advocates and civil liberty groups told a City Council panel yesterday. Committees o....

City Council Members Anxious Over Gov's Budget Proposal

January 23, 2008

by Bob Hennelly

The head of the city council, Speaker Christine Quinn, says she's troubled by Governor Spitzer's proposed budget, saying it short-changes the city. QUINN: The state budget could leave city potential....