Janet Babin appears in the following:
Lapsed Democrats and Independents Driving Trump Support
Friday, January 08, 2016
A bastion of Trump support turns out to be the blue state of New York.
As Freeze Hits, Cuomo Orders Homeless Off Streets
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive order requiring cities to shelter the homeless in freezing weather takes effect Tuesday.
Bratton and Kelly Spar Over Crime Statistics
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly has accused the de Blasio administration of fudging crime stats to make the city appear safer.
In New York, Other Candidates Tower Over Trump
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
A Siena College poll finds most New Yorkers believe Donald J. Trump will not be elected president.
Trump's Announcement He Won't Go to Israel Is Met with Sigh of Relief
Friday, December 11, 2015
The Trump proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S. puts even the hawkish Netanyahu in a tough spot.
Manhattan to Get New Area Code
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
The New York State Public Service Commission announced Tuesday that the area code 332 will serve both residential and business clients.
Christie Researching Options on Syrian Refugees
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expects to know by Wednesday what his options are for refusing Syrian refugees.
Climate Activists Want Stronger Commitment From de Blasio
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Ahead of the Paris summit, a coalition of activists want New York City to strengthen its commitment to renewable energy.
Dumbo Developer Proposes Schools in New Apartment Buildings
Friday, November 13, 2015
Two Trees principal Jed Walentas says New York City developers should donate the lower floors of all new high rises to the city in exchange for building higher.
How Do You Get to the End of the 2nd Avenue Subway?
Monday, October 26, 2015
The latest deal on MTA funding won't even finish the line's second phase — let alone the third and the fourth. Which means the hunt for more money is on.
Cash Alone Can't Fix What Ails Crowded LaGuardia
Monday, October 19, 2015
Instead of building our way to a better flying experience, analysts suggest the nation should look to technological solutions.
When You See 'Trump' On A Building, It Might Not Be What You Think
Monday, August 31, 2015
Plenty of buildings still boast Donald Trump's name in Manhattan, where he became famous as a real estate developer. But he doesn't actually own most of them — and never has.
What We Learned This Week About Donald Trump
Saturday, August 29, 2015
In a week's worth of stories on Donald Trump, we tried to avoid the circus and, instead, tell you about the GOP presidential candidate and his ties to New York City.
Trump: the Mogul, the Brand, and Fred's Son
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
WNYC's Janet Babin and Stephen Nessen look at Donald Trump: the real estate mogul, the brand, and the son of Fred Trump.
What it Means to Put ‘Trump’ on the Front of a Building
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
The Trump name stares down from 17 New York City buildings. But how many of those buildings does he own?
How New York City Tenants Lost Their Political Clout
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
For decades, landlords have been able to remove rent-stabilized apartments from regulations when the rent hits a certain threshold. Here's how that affects tenants' voting power.
The Luxury Tower, The Tax Break And Some Expensive Affordable Housing
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
A new report finds the city could have built more than five times as many affordable apartments in the Bronx if it had given the money to the affordable housing developer.
De Blasio Celebrates Record-Breaking Year for Affordable Housing
Monday, July 13, 2015
But the administration fell just short when it comes to how affordable the apartments are for very poor families.
What Stricter Federal Housing Rules Will Mean for NYC
Thursday, July 09, 2015
New federal requirements will force the city to more aggressively report racial bias and get community buy-in on fostering integration.
How NYC Can Reduce Emissions 80% by 2050
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Mayor Bill de Blaiso is aiming to reduce emissions 80 percent by 2050. But a working group's new plan may threaten affordable housing.
