Julianne Welby

Senior Editor, NYC Recovery/Education/Transit, WNYC News

Julianne Welby appears in the following:

The Hijab: For Faith and Fashion

Monday, December 19, 2016

Despite the tense political climate, the hijab has been gaining momentum in mainstream fashion, especially in New York.

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Immigrant Rights March Takes Manhattan

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Demonstrating against the anticipated crackdown on immigrants in New York, and America.

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State Orders City to Appoint a Monitor to Oversee Child Welfare

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

At the same time, the state and the city issued scathing reports about how the Administration for Children's Services handled the case of a Harlem boy who was fatally beaten.

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De Blasio Basks in Support of Staten Island Mosque

Monday, December 12, 2016

On a visit to the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center, the mayor championed New York City as a model of inclusiveness, and pledged to crack down on hate crimes.

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What Should You Do if You Witness a Bias Attack?

Monday, December 05, 2016

Hate crimes and bias attacks are up sharply in the city. So how should New Yorkers respond if they see one?

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Trump Succeeded in Regions Hit Hardest by the Drug Epidemic: Study

Monday, December 05, 2016

White Americans worst affected by the nation's opioid and heroin epidemic were most likely to vote for Donald Trump, according to a new study out of Penn State.

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New York Congresswoman Won't Back Pelosi

Monday, November 21, 2016

Rep. Kathleen Rice says it's time for new blood after disappointing election results.

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A Rift Among Jews Over Trump

Monday, November 21, 2016

Two events on Sunday highlighted a deep rift among American Jews when it comes to the president-elect.

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Latino Evangelicals on the Lower East Side Struggle with Reality of Trump

Monday, November 14, 2016

It was hard to find a Trump supporter at the Lamb’s Church, even though the president-elect won broad support from evangelicals nationwide.

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US Health Secretary Says Repealing Obamacare Won't Be Easy for Trump

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Trump and Republican lawmakers would need 60 senators to fully overturn the law, but there's much they could do quickly to eviscerate it. Will they?

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New York Leaders Finding Their Voice in a Trump World

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio — both Democrats — are seeking to position themselves in a new political reality.

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Protests Around New York City Following Trump's Election

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

Crowds swelled from the hundreds into the thousands in midtown Manhattan to protest Donald Trump's surprise election.

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Trump Lost the Popular Vote. Roxane Gay Explains What That Means

Wednesday, November 09, 2016

In the wake of Donald Trump's election, Gay wrote a piece called "The Audacity of Hopelessness" for The New York Times.

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Disgusted with the Election, Some Americans Look for Love with Canadians

Monday, November 07, 2016

A new dating app helps pair Canadians with Americans who may want to head north after Nov. 8.

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Making Sure New Yorkers Know Election Day Details

Monday, November 07, 2016

From the location of polling sites to what a recent court decision means for voters who fell off the rolls, there's plenty to know beyond the candidates.

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Judge Orders NYC Board of Elections to Protect Purged Voters' Rights

Saturday, November 05, 2016

A federal judge says the NYC Board of Elections must provide affidavit ballots to all voters who believe they're registered to vote but whose names do not appear on the rolls.

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Review: 'Sweat' Is the New American Play We Need Right Now

Saturday, November 05, 2016

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage's play explores what happens to group of factory workers and their friendship when the factory closes.

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Yes, You Can Vote If You Are Homeless (As Long as You’re Registered)

Friday, November 04, 2016

When voters head to the polls for next Tuesday’s presidential election, anyone who's registered can cast a ballot — even people who are homeless.

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Review: 'Les Liaisons' Seduces, Thanks to Janet McTeer

Thursday, November 03, 2016

McTeer's Marquise is the master of this game of drawing rooms and boudoirs, seduction as a competitive sport. 

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In Newark, Popular Way to Keep Children From Drinking Lead in School Fountains Falls Short

Thursday, November 03, 2016

The U.S. EPA recommends schools flush their drinking fountains each morning to reduce lead risk. But a WNYC investigation asks: How can we be sure they do? 

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