Matthew Schuerman appears in the following:
As Boilers Died, Public Housing Authority Had to Rely on Outside Specialists
Thursday, February 08, 2018
The city pulled in personnel from other departments to make emergency repairs to boilers and heating systems because of a severe shortage of its own technicians.
'A Wily Virus' Attacks New York
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
The state health department has counted nearly 12,000 infections — twice as many flu infections so far this season as the previous four years.
At Root of NYCHA Heat Crisis: Lack of Technicians to Fix Aging Boilers
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
Nearly a third of the housing authority's boiler technicians have left their jobs since 2014 and the pipeline to replace them has stalled.
After 2 Crashes, NJ Transit and LIRR Finally Screening for Sleep Disorders Properly
Tuesday, February 06, 2018
The NTSB finds the railroad agencies have made progress, but they have a way to go, in detecting sleep apnea, the the cause of two recent crashes.
Opposition Mounts Against New York and New Jersey Congressmen
Friday, February 02, 2018
With Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Democrats are hoping to take over the House come November — and they have a good chance of picking up a few seats in the region.
'I ♥ NY' Signs Could Cost the State Millions
Friday, February 02, 2018
Federal authorities are threatening to withhold highway funding if the state doesn't take down the signs
Columbia Again Refuses to Negotiate with Graduate Student Workers
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Columbia University announced Tuesday it would not bargain with the graduate student union. Instead, the school will bring the dispute to a federal appeals court.
All Flu Shots Are Not Equal (in Price)
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
If your health insurance won't cover the vaccine, it's worth shopping for the best price. We did some research for you.
The Bill for Closing Indian Point Is Being Sent to the Communities Surrounding It
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Without state or federal aid, residents of Verplanck, a small working class Hudson Valley hamlet, could see big tax increases once the nuclear power plant closes.
Public Housing Chief Misstated Lead Paint Fact, Investigator Says
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Shola Olatoye, already under scrutiny for falsely authorizing lead paint inspections, takes another misstep.
New Jersey Suburb Closes Roads to Out-of-Towners
Monday, January 22, 2018
Leonia, New Jersey, has closed most of its streets to non-residents after GPS apps discovered it was a shortcut to and from the George Washington Bridge.
Eric Garner's Mother Says the NYPD Is Blocking Justice
Thursday, January 18, 2018
A police watchdog group is ready to prosecute, but the NYPD is waiting for the feds to weigh in.
False Emergency Alerts: Could It Happen Here?
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
New York City tests its alert system weekly, but on a parallel computer program — which raises other questions.
Columbus Statue to Remain in Place, But 'Context' To Be Added
Thursday, January 11, 2018
The recommendations come after a 90-day review of the city's public art, spurred by the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past summer.
City's New Public Hospital Chief Seeks More Paying Patients
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Dr. Mitchell Katz plans to shrink the multi-million dollar budget deficit by attracting more paying patients, even if it involves an upfront cost.
As Snow Melts, Dogs and Humans Risk Electric Shock
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Road salt and slush make for an electrifying combination.
Uber and Lyft Are Making Traffic Worse, Report Says
Friday, December 22, 2017
They may help New Yorkers catch a ride, but a new report suggests ride-hailing apps are slowing the city down. We just don't know how much.
Number of Public Housing Units Considered At-Risk for Lead Paint Hazards Grows
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The New York City Housing Authority is inspecting twice as many apartments where children live for lead paint than in the past.
City Cherry-Picks Numbers to Downplay Lead Exposure in Public Housing
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Officials say just 19 kids with high lead levels got them from paint in their apartments. But they don't mention all the cases where inspectors have not found a cause of contamination.
Two Groups Founded After Newtown Massacre Promise 'Never Again'
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
The groups started as one, but split off to pursue very different strategies.
