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News Articles by Brian Zumhagen

Corzine and Obama Target Oil Market Speculation

June 22, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign is responding to high prices at the pump by calling for an end to excessive speculation in the energy market. REPORTER: Supporting Obama's position durin....

Customs Officers Arrested in Drug Probe

May 28, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

Two New York-based Customs and Border Protection officers are among seven people charged in a federal drug probe. Prosecutors say the group imported hashish and other drugs and contraband into the U....

Appeals Court Upholds Cell Phone Ban in Schools

April 22, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

The city's ban on cell phones in public schools has been upheld by a state appeals court. The Department of Education passed the ban in September 2005, saying the phones were disruptive. Parents an....

Niblack Named Council Finance Director

April 18, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has appointed Preston Niblack as finance director for the New York City Council, effective May 5. He comes to the Council from the city's Independent Budget Offic....

BAM Revives Anti-Apartheid Play

April 06, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

It's not every day that a piece of theater gets its creators detained. But that’s what happened 30 years ago in South Africa, when two black actors staged a play that challenged the rules of aparth....

Harlem Debates 125th Street Rezoning Plan

April 05, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

Supporters and opponents of a rezoning plan for 125th Street faced off at a city planning commission meeting this week. The first comprehensive plan for Harlem’s main street in more than 40 years s....

A Look at Albany DA's Report on Travel Document Scandal

March 29, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

Daily News Albany columnist Bill Hammond talks to Weekend Edition Host Brian Zumhagen about David Soares' report on former Gov. Eliot Spitzer's attempt to discredit his political rival, Senate Majo....

Writers' Guild Considers Tentative Agreement with Producers

February 10, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

New York-based entertainment writers are optimistic that they can end their three-month-old strike and get back to work this week. REPORTER: Writers' Guild East president Michael Winship says union ....

Nurse Program Expanded

February 04, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

REPORTER: The Colorado-based program aims to improve the health of low-income first-time mothers and their children. New York's partnership director Lisa Landau says it's a voluntary program. LANDA....

Bloomberg Addresses National Issues in California and Texas

January 20, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

Mayor Bloomberg insists he's not considering an independent bid for the White House. But he's been addressing national issues during visits to delegate-rich states. REPORTER: Speaking in California ....

Record Breaking Year for City Visits

January 14, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

A rising number of international travelers chose New York City as their destination in 2007, spurring a record-setting year. WNYC's Brian Zumhagen reports. With a final count still pending, the cit....

Presidential Hopefuls Face off in New Hampshire Debate

January 06, 2008

by Brian Zumhagen

Last night's Democratic presidential debate in New Hampshire could be described by paraphrasing Bill Clinton: it depends on what the definition of "change" is. REPORTER: John Edwards was at pains to....

New York Politicians Blast Proposed Counterterrorism Cuts

December 02, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

The Bush administration's proposed cuts to counterterrorism grant programs would threaten the safety of U.S. cities, according to several New York politicians. REPORTER: US Senator Charles Schumer i....

Bottleneck at Area Airports

November 20, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

One of the reasons the skies are so crowded is that airspace routes have not been changed since the 1960's. The FAA is looking to re-design the airspace over the New York region and Philadelphia to c....

Airline Passengers' Group Fights for Bill of Rights

November 18, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

With millions of people expected to board airplanes this Thanksgiving week, many travelers are worried about delays that could keep them stuck at the gate or on the runway for hours. After she spent ....

Stagehands Demand Respect from Producers

November 11, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

Striking stagehands say they won't go back to the bargaining table until Broadway producers start acting "honorably." REPORTER: Members of the Local One union say Broadway producers are making false....

New York City Honors Veterans

November 11, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

Veterans of the U.S. armed forces are being honored this weekend in ceremonies across the metro area. REPORTER: In Midtown Manhattan, the 88th annual Veterans Day Parade begins with the Eternal Ligh....

Hollywood Writers' Strike Would Affect Thousands of New Yorkers

November 03, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

The Hollywood writers' strike expected to begin Monday will affect some 2,000 New York-based writers who work on late-night comedy shows, soap operas, and series like "Law and Order." REPORTER: Adam....

Driver Who Caused Corzine Crash Not Charged

April 15, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

New Jersey State Police have declined to charge the pickup truck driver who left the scene of a crash that critically injured Governor Corzine on the Garden State Parkway Thursday evening. The 20-yea....

Remembering Yiddishist Mordkhe Schaechter

March 11, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

ZUMHAGEN: You’re listening to Weekend Edition on WNYC. I’m Brian Zumhagen. The Yiddish language, spoken by Jews of Eastern European origin, has lost one of its most passionate advocates. Philolo....

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