Alec Hamilton appears in the following:
General Petraeus Resigns
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the resignation of General David Petraeus and the search for a new CIA director.
An Election in the Aftermath of a Devastating Storm
Monday, November 05, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Eddie Robinson about the devastating storm that slammed into the East Coast last week, and could send gusty winds of uncertainty through Tuesday's presidential election.
Hurricanes and Campaigns
Monday, October 29, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about Hurricane Sandy and an equally volatile campaign season.
In Calm Before Storm, City Gets Ready
Saturday, October 27, 2012
As Hurricane Sandy approaches the New York region, residents of some flood-prone areas have been told to evacuate and officials are preparing for a possible transit system shutdown. Meanwhile, people in Lower Manhattan are bracing for Hurricane Sandy's high winds and possible storm surge.
Spitzer Talks Politics in Rare Albany Appearance
Monday, October 22, 2012
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer talked about politics during his first public appearance in New York's capital since a prostitution scandal forced him from office in 2008.
Parent Activists Concerned About Student Database
Monday, October 15, 2012
A data-sharing agreement inked between the state Department of Education and a private nonprofit last week may led to confidential student information being used for commercial purposes, parents activists claim.
Syria's Weapons Crisis, the Cyber-War with Iran, and Preparations for Another Presidential Debate
Monday, October 15, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about arms in Syria, the recent cyber-attacks on a Saudi Oil Company, and the second round of presidential debates.
Weather Takes a Bite Out of Apple Crop
Monday, October 08, 2012
A warm winter followed by a late freeze have taken a bite out of the tri-state’s apple orchards – with many in New York predicting they will produce less than half as many bushels as they did last year and farms in New Jersey also seeing a decline.
The Election Less Than A Month Away
Monday, October 08, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the presidential campaigns and the coming vice presidential debates.
Venezuelans Flock To New York to Cast Their Vote
Sunday, October 07, 2012
A chilly rain didn't stop hundreds of Venezuelans from gathering to vote in their country's presidential election.
Presidential Debates, the Investigation into the Embassy Attack, and the Death of a Publishing Giant
Monday, October 01, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what to expect during Wednesday's first presidential debate and the latest revelations about the attack on the embassy in Libya that led to the murder of U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three others. Then, Sanger remembers the late New York Times publisher Arthur "Punch" Sulzberger.
A Wild Week on the Campaign Trail as World Leaders Meet in New York
Monday, September 24, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the presidential campaigns and the UN General Assembly this week.
A Flock of Sheep Descend on Bryant Park to Kick Off ‘Wool Week’
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Bryant Park, in midtown Manhattan, is set to welcome a new sort of visitor this week: Thirty sheep will be making their home in the park in a 40-foot-by-40-foot, plexiglass-enclosed area where they will be able to roam and munch on the grass.
With the Help of Others, Team Israel Plays Ball
Thursday, September 20, 2012
The World Baseball Classic is underway in Jupiter, Florida. It's the third time since 2005 that the international baseball tournament has taken place. And while some countries such as the U.S. and Japan are known for their skill on the diamond, another country is also making its way through the tournament with the help of a New Yorker.
City to Take Bids on Ball Court, Dog Run Sponsorship
Monday, September 10, 2012
Corporate sponsorship could soon become a reality as the city’s parks department this week solicits bids from companies angling to sponsor one of the city’s 631 basketball courts or one of its 55 dog runs
Soho Street Vendors to Sue NYPD, City Over Seizure of Goods
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Street vendors will file suit against the NYPD and the city on Wednesday for what they say is illegal seizure of property following a crackdown in Soho last Spring.
Union Jobs in Private Sector Fall in New York City
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Though the number of jobs in New York City has rebounded to pre-recession levels, the number of union jobs in the city has declined, according to a new report by CUNY.
The Eye of the Convention Storm and The Israeli Nuclear Threat
Monday, September 03, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what happened at last week's Republican National Convention and previews this week's Democratic National Convention. Then Sanger discusses the threat of nuclear strikes on Iran from Israel.
Storm Preparations at the RNC and Memories of the First Man on the Moon
Monday, August 27, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what Tropical Storm Isaac means for the Republican National Conventions, and remembers the first man on the moon.
Presidential Campaigning and the Threat of an Attack on Iran
Monday, August 20, 2012
In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the U.S. presidential campaigns, and the threat of a strike against Iran's nuclear complex.