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Why NY Is the Wrong Place to Try Somali Pirate
by Soterios Johnson
April 23, 2009
Eighteen Somalis captured by the French and German navy appeared in a crowded Kenyan court today to face piracy charges. Meanwhile, the lone-surviving pirate from the attack on an American vessel, is....
Legal Same Sex Marriage: Is NY Next?
by Soterios Johnson
April 16, 2009
Later this morning, Governor Paterson is expected to provide details on the legislation he'll introduce to legalize same sex marriage in New York. The measure has dim prospects in the legislature, an....
Upstate Election a Referendum on Obama Stimulus
by Soterios Johnson
March 30, 2009
Tomorrow the eyes of the nation will be on lots of tiny towns and some larger ones in upstate New York. The reason? An election in New York's 20th congressional district, which stretches north along ....
Race to Succeed Morgenthau
by Soterios Johnson
March 09, 2009
It's a chance some have looked forward to for years and years, and then a few more years. The chance to run for Manhattan District Attorney without having to challenge Robert Morgenthau. The legenda....
Greening Your House One Tool at a Time
by Soterios Johnson
November 12, 2008
So, you want to be green? Looking to buy some eco-friendly soap or flooring or a TV? OK, but how do you know if they really are good for the environment? MATRANGA: I think all of us are confused....
Chris Shays Knocked Out of Office After 21 Years
by Soterios Johnson
November 05, 2008
The tidal wave of support for Barack Obama swept Connecticut Republican Congressman Chris Shays out of office after 21 years. He was the last Republican from New England left in Congress and he was ....
Hofstra Readies for Big Debate
by Soterios Johnson
October 14, 2008
The final presidential debate takes place here in New York tomorrow night at Hofstra University on Long Island. Joining us now to talk about the preparations that have been underway for weeks now is....
New Rating Method Shakes Up NY Radio Landscape
by Soterios Johnson
October 08, 2008
New York radio could be changed forever. That's the warning from politicians and industry execs now that the "Personal People Meters" have debuted in New York. The small electronic devices are carri....
The Legacy of Leornard Bernstein
by Soterios Johnson
October 02, 2008
WNYC is taking part in a city-wide festival celebrating Leonard Bernstein. Soterios Johnson talks to music critic, Steve Smith, about the composer, musician and educator's legacy. ....
NJ Governor Corzine Questions Proposed Toll Hikes
by Soterios Johnson
October 01, 2008
Governor Corzine says he doesn't want potential toll hikes to be as high as what's been proposed. Corzine says he's open to approving toll increases to fund transportation improvements, but he is or....
Republicans Cheer Sarah Palin
by Soterios Johnson
September 04, 2008
Over the last week, the world has been learning more about the GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. WNYC's Fred Mogul was on the floor of the Republican National Convention last night for her....
AIDS Activists and Researchers Gather at International Conference
by Soterios Johnson
August 06, 2008
Over the weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that they've been under-counting the number of people in the U.S. who get infected with HIV each year. Earlier estimates pu....
Kayaking in New York Harbour
by Soterios Johnson
July 24, 2008
It’s been a long time since most New Yorkers had a regular boat organization they belonged to. Even just 100 years ago-- people got to where they had to be by boat in the same way we might take a c....
Fake Art at the Brooklyn Museum
by Soterios Johnson
July 17, 2008
One third of the Brooklyn Museum's Coptic art collection is fake. And the museum plans to highlight that fact in an exhibition early next year. But critic Lee Rosenbaum says that could be good news ....
Merrill Lynch Expects Billions in Losses, Abandons WTC Move
by Soterios Johnson
July 17, 2008
After yesterday's rally, one of Wall Street's biggest brokerage houses will release some sobering news today. Merrill Lynch is expected to announce several billion dollars in losses. For more on the....
In Surprise Turn, Bruno Won't Seek Re-election
by Soterios Johnson
June 24, 2008
One of the "three men in a room" who run Albany won't be running for re-election. Joseph Bruno, the state's senate majority leader and the state's highest-ranking Republican made the announcement ye....
New York Asian Film Festival Kicks Off
by Soterios Johnson
June 20, 2008
The New York Asian Film Festival kicks off this weekend. Film critic Nathan Lee explains why it’s an event that’s not to be missed. New York Asian Film Festival Website Watch t....
What's Next For The Mets?
by Soterios Johnson
June 17, 2008
Word finally came from the Mets late last night: Willie Randolph is out of a job. The move to fire the Mets' manager comes after months of speculation, dating back to the end of last season when the....
Report: More New Yorkers Going Hungry
by Soterios Johnson
June 12, 2008
More New Yorkers are struggling to feed themselves and their families. The annual report from the Food Bank for New York City says that, between 2003 and 2007, the number of people who had trouble a....
Chris & Don: A Love Story
by Soterios Johnson
June 10, 2008
A new film sheds light a long-term love affair between the British writer Christopher Isherwood and the American painter Don Bachardy. The documentary is called Chris and Don: A Love Story. It pr....
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