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Albany Scrambles for Paterson Inauguration
March 14, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Albany is scrambling to put together Monday's inauguration during which David Paterson will be sworn in as New York's 55th governor. Staffers for Eliot Spitzer have been working with the lieutenant ....
Union Proposes New Accountability Plan
March 14, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Randi Weingarten, president of the United Federation of Teachers, says her proposals are better than the current Education Department's system, which heavily relies on test scores. The UFT's proposa....
New York's New Governor David Paterson
March 12, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
As we continue to wait this morning for word from Gov. Eliot Spitzer, we take a look at the man who may replace him. Lt. Gov. David Paterson would become New York's first African-American governor i....
Spitzer Linked to Prostitution Ring, Weighs Resignation
March 11, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
At a news conference yesterday, a glassy-eyed Spitzer apologized in front of a stunned press corps. WNYC's Elaine Rivera was there. Spitzer had the packed press room wait for nearly an hour before h....
Victims remembered one year after deadly Bronx fire
March 07, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
One year after a Bronx fire killed nine children and an adult, hundreds of members of the city's African community joined relatives to remember them. They gathered in front of the boarded-up buildin....
Arts Education Faces Looming Cuts
March 07, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
REPORTER: Only 4 percent of the city's elementary schools meet state requirements for arts education. That's according to the city's first annual report measuring the success of arts programs in cit....
Activists Praise Abandonment of Bronx Jail Plan
March 06, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Bronx community activists are claiming partial victory after the city decided not to build a jail in Hunts Point - but they question the city's motives and remain concerned another jail will be place....
Community Groups Praise City Decision to Nix Waterfront Jail Plan
March 05, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
South Bronx community groups that opposed a $375 million jail on waterfront land in Hunts Point are praising the city's decision not to put the facility there. REPORTER: Maria Torres, president of T....
DOE Retention Plan Faces Critics
February 27, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
REPORTER: The Department of Education held the 1st of 5 town hall meetings in Manhattan last night. It wants feedback on its new retention plan - created to keep middle schoolers from dropping out. ....
Orchid Show Begins Saturday
February 22, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
New York Botanical Garden's sixth annual orchid show officially debuts tomorrow. But dozens of its members braved the snow and slush, to attend a preview of the exhibit which features thousands of sp....
Weingarten Eyes National Post
February 14, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
REPORTER: American Federation of Teachers head Edward McElroy says he'll step down in July. Though he isn't officially endorsing her, McElroy has kind words for Weingarten. MCELROY: This is a democ....
Clinton and Obama Campaigns Rally around the City
February 03, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Supporters of both Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama held events throughout the city this weekend ahead of the Super Tuesday primaries. REPORTER: At Columbus Circle....
Clinton Gets Support from Manhattan Latinos
February 03, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Clinton supporters plan to march from Herald Square to Columbus Circle Sunday. The New York Senator got support from a group of elected officials and Latinos in upper Manhattan Saturday night. WNYC's....
New Yorkers Gather to Watch Debate
February 01, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
REPORTER: Last night, dozens of people gathered at a Park Slope restaurant to watch the final Democratic debate before next week's presidential primary. Hillary Clinton supporters organized the part....
Giuliani Disappoints Local Republicans
January 31, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
When New York Republicans were trounced during last year's state races, they pinned their hopes to a Giuliani presidential candidacy as a way to prevent further losses. The Democrats have closed the....
New Criiminal Court Opens in the Bronx
January 28, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
After two years of delays, the long awaited new Bronx criminal court house will open its doors today. WNYC's Elaine Rivera reports. REPORTER: The glass-encased building - named the Bronx County Hall....
Giuliani Ad Features Brother of Firefighter Killed on 9/11
January 25, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Rudy Giuliani's campaign released an ad in Florida today featuring a brother of a firefighter killed on 9/11. REPORTER: The 30-second spot comes after months of protests at various Giuliani campaign....
Clinton Returns to Northeast
January 24, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Boisterous crowds greeted Senator Hillary Clinton during two campaign stops in New Jersey last night. The Garden State is one of 20 holding a primary on February 5th or Super Tuesday. WNYC's Elaine R....
Clinton Speaks in Harlem Day After Nevada Win
January 21, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
A day after winning the Nevada caucuses, Senator Hillary Clinton was in Harlem at the Abyssinian Baptist Church. And she took a break from the heated campaign rhetoric to praise her main rival Barac....
In Harlem, tough choice: Clinton or Obama?
January 18, 2008
by Elaine Rivera
Harlem has been the New York pulse of support for the Clintons. But with the emergence of Barack Obama as a formidable opponent for the Democratic presidential nomination, the community's loyalty is ....
