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News Articles by Bob Hennelly

Report Defends NYPD's Controversial Tactics

November 20, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

A Rand Corporation study of the NYPD’s stop and frisk program concluded the department generally did not engage in racial profiling. But Dr. Gregory Ridgeway, with Rand, said his analysis identifi....

Republican Congressman in NJ is Resigning

November 20, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

Another New Jersey Republican Congressman is resigning. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. The latest to exit is 4-term Congressman Mike Ferguson, who represents central Jersey's 7th District. He cited ....

More Retiring Lawmakers in NJ

November 20, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

A Year After Shooting, Race Problems Persist

November 19, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

It's been almost a year since the fatal police shooting of Sean Bell and critics say long-standing issues between race and policing have gone un-addressed. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. REPORTER: Se....

Providing Help for Seniors Facing Eviction

November 16, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

Every year thousands of City residents, many of them elderly find themselves facing eviction without a lawyer. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has this report on an effort to help those seniors. REPORTER: Unde....

Port Authority Weighs Toll Hikes

November 16, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

The Port Authority says it will cost more to cross the Hudson, thanks to an increase in tolls and PATH train fare. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: Port Authority officials say new revenue is ....

Port Authority Discusses Fare, Toll Increases

November 15, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

The Port Authority wants to raise tolls on Hudson River bridges and increase fares on the PATH. The extra revenue would help build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. U....

Shooting Fell Within Police Guidelines

November 14, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

The police are defending Monday night's shooting that left an unarmed teen dead. Commissioner Ray Kelly says a preliminary review indicates that the 5 officers who fired did so within department guid....

Police Present Their Circumstances on Teen Shooting

November 13, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the fatal shooting of the emotionally disturbed 18 year-old Brooklyn teen last night appears to fall within Departmental guidelines. REPORER: Police say earlier in....

Giuliani Says Kerik's Successes Outway His Mistakes

November 07, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

In defense of Bernard Kerik, presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani says the successes of the former police commissioner outweigh any of his mistakes. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. Giuliani says he di....

New Jersey Election Day Roundup

November 07, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

In New Jersey, Democrats managed to hold onto their control of both the State Senate and Assembly. But statewide, voters rejected 2 bond issues that Democratic leaders had pushed hard for. With us no....

New Jersey Votes on Three Ballot Questions

November 05, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

In addition to picking New Jersey's entire state legislature tomorrow, voters will be asked to weigh in on three ballot questions that deal with state spending. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. Questi....

Garden State Voters Still Unsure About Hillary Clinton

November 02, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

A new poll shows New Jersey voters still deeply divided about Senator Hillary Clinton's bid for the presidency. A Fairleigh Dickinson-PublicMind Poll out today found Clinton is the candidate one-thir....

Port Authority Looks for Fare Hikes

November 01, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

First it was the MTA. Now it's the Port Authority looking for a toll and train fare hike. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports on how these hikes could factor into the Mayor's Congestion pricing plan. By the....

NYPD to testify before Senate Committee

October 30, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

Counter-terrorism experts from the New York Police Department will testify later today before a US Senate panel. They'll report that since the September 11th attacks of 6 years ago, western countries....

Low Voter Turnout Expected in New Jersey

October 29, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

Though next week's elections could mean a shift of power in New Jersey, turnout might not be higher than a third of all registered voters. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more. With no statewide office at s....

DA Sends Off-Duty Shooting Case to Grand Jury

October 25, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

The Manhattan District Attorney's office continues its investigation into the Sunday shooting of an unarmed man by an off-duty undercover detective. Activists believe the officer is getting special t....

Gang-Related Violence Moves Out of Cities, Into Rural Communities

October 25, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

Ever since the iconic West Side Story the problem of violent street gangs has been perceived as just a uniquely urban problem. But in New Jersey a spike in gang-related violence has pushed homicides....

New Gun Statistics for 2006

October 24, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

New York City police officers used their guns more last year than they did in, but fired fewer rounds when they did. WNYC's Bob Hennelly has more on the department's annual report, which was obtained....

Corzine Cracks Down on Illegal Guns

October 17, 2007

by Bob Hennelly

A week after Governor Corzine unveiled a major campaign against illegal guns, new crime statistics indicate that those weapons are driving New Jerseys murder rates up. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. S....