David Furst appears in the following:
How A National Insurance Agency And Political Insiders Work New Jersey’s Money Game
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
A multi-billion dollar national insurance company may have secured government contracts worth millions of dollars by exploiting a loophole in New Jersey’s pay-to-play rules.
How 2021 Mayoral Candidates Talk About Housing Issues
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
What's considered affordable and how to provide housing for more New Yorkers are two questions facing the candidates seeking to be the next mayor of New York City.
What New York Needs To Fill Its COVID-19 Vaccine Gaps
Monday, February 08, 2021
More New Yorkers are now eligible. So what should people expect with the expansion? Also: a simple tip for addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Week Ahead: February 8, 2021
Monday, February 08, 2021
In this week's look ahead: how the pandemic has impacted everything from college applications to cockroaches. And: limited indoor dining resumes in NYC on Valentine's Day.
Week Ahead: Snow, Special Elections, Marijuana Legislation and Vaccine Disparity
Monday, February 01, 2021
A look at what's coming up in the WNYC newsroom this week.
“A Profound Disparity:” New Data Show Disparity in NYC Vaccine Rollout
Monday, February 01, 2021
White residents have received three times as many COVID-19 shots as Black or Latino people since the city’s immunization program began in mid-December.
Latest on COVID-19 in New York and New Jersey
Friday, January 29, 2021
New York's Attorney General says the state undercounted nursing home deaths, an update on the vaccine rollout and more.
New York City Street Food Vendors Eagerly Anticipate Expansion Of Permits
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The City Council is expected to pass legislation that overhauls New York's street vending economy.
How To Make A COVID Vaccine -- Quickly
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Global demand for the COVID vaccine is outpacing production. One of Pfizer's top viral vaccine scientists talked with WNYC about what it would take to ramp it up.
Week Ahead: January 25, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
Thousands of COVID vaccine appointments have been cancelled in New York City, and New Jersey is struggling to meet demand. What can people in our area expect this week?
As Vaccine Supply Dwindles And Cancellations Mount, All Eyes Are On Biden
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Tens of thousands of people in New York and New Jersey have had appointments cancelled by city, state and private vaccine centers, and many more can't get appointments.
New Research Suggests COVID-19 Variants Could Bypass Immune Defenses
Thursday, January 21, 2021
That could mean coronavirus vaccines become an annual shot, as with the flu.
As the Trump Presidency Ends, So Do Opportunities to Enrich the Trump Family Business
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
When Trump leaves office, we will no longer have a president who can profit from his family business while also running the country.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer May Deliver More Aid to New York
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Local officials are hoping for more federal funding as Democrats control the Senate.
NY's Congressional Objectors Face Skittish Donors
Friday, January 15, 2021
Members of Congress from New York were among those who objected to certifying the election. WNYC and Gothamist looked into who their financial backers are, and where they stand.
New Jersey Democratic Congressman in Swing District Explains His Vote for Impeachment
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Rep. Tom Malinowski voted again to impeach President Trump.
Expanded Rollout A Bumpy Ride For Some Newly Vaccine-Eligible
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
For some, getting an injection is painless—but others are suffering through computer glitches as they try to get reservations, and long lines as they wait to roll up their sleeves.
New York City Public Schools Say This Will Be The Last Year Of The 'Gifted' Test For Kindergarten
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The test is scheduled to be given to four-year-olds for the last time this spring.
New Congressman Mondaire Jones on the Election, Senate Control and his First Term
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Three days ago, Mondaire Jones was a private citizen. Today, he'll vote to certify the results of the presidential election—which a number of Republicans plan to challenge.
Slow COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Due In Large Part to Resistance From Health Care Workers
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Bottlenecks are occurring in New York and New Jersey getting people vaccinated.