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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....

Port Chester Election Blocked in Voting Rights Case

March 03, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

A federal judge in Westchester County has blocked the March 20th election for two trustee seats in Port Chester. U.S. District Judge Stephen Robinson ruled Friday that the at-large system used to ele....

Clarence Norman Vows to Appeal Conviction

February 24, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

Former assemblyman and Brooklyn Democratic Party head Clarence Norman says he'll appeal his grand larceny conviction in what prosecutors call a scheme to shake down a judicial candidate. In a mixed v....

Final Approval of NJ Property Tax Plan Expected Today

February 05, 2007

by Brian Zumhagen

New Jersey's plan to cut property taxes is expected to get final legislative approval in the State Senate today, after the plan was found to be constitutional. WNYC's Brian Zumhagen has more. State ....

Betram Powers Labor Legacy

December 26, 2006

by Brian Zumhagen

Bertram Powers, who led one of the nation's longest and most crippling newspaper strikes, has died. He was 84. Powers was known as a tough negotiator when he served as president of Local six of the I....

Judge Rules Grasso Must Return Millions

October 20, 2006

by Brian Zumhagen

A New York judge has ruled that the former chairman of the New York Stock Exchange -- Richard Grasso -- has to pay back as much as $100 million of the money he received as compensation from the excha....

City to Add 200 Miles of Bike Lanes

September 12, 2006

by Brian Zumhagen

Bicycle advocates are applauding the city's announcement that it will expand its network of bike lanes. REPORTER: The city plans to add 200 miles of bike lanes and paths to the five-borough network ....