Sean Carlson

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

Sean Carlson appears in the following:

Weekly Music Roundup: The Last Dinner Party, Mali Obomsawin, and Billy Joel

Monday, February 05, 2024

New Sounds
The Last Dinner Party is invited to the States and bassist Mali Obomsawin makes a musical pivot. Plus, a tribute to Nashville songwriter Alice Randall, Ibibio Sound Machine, and more. 
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Feds: Andrew Cuomo subjected 13 employees to a ‘sexually hostile work environment’

Friday, January 26, 2024

A settlement struck by the Justice Department and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration includes few details on the feds’ findings.

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NYC Mayor Adams sparse on splashy ideas in his third State of the City address

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

As he enters the second half of his term and faces a federal investigation over his campaign finances, Adams unveiled few surprises in his roughly 40-minute speech.

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NYPD sergeant pleads not guilty to killing fleeing Bronx man

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault.

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GOP candidate keeps a low profile in race to replace ex-Rep. George Santos

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Voters in the 3rd Congressional District go the polls in a special election in less than a month.

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Manhattan judge denies request to dismiss subway chokehold case against Daniel Penny

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

An attorney representing the family of Jordan Neely, the victim, called the ruling a “big win.”

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Weekly Music Roundup: Helado Negro, Kaia Kater, and BIG|BRAVE

Monday, January 15, 2024

New Sounds
Helado Negro ponders a breakup; Kaia Kater trashes the internet; and Big Brave offers a metal-adjacent take on Emily Dickinson. Plus, Les Amazones d’Afrique and Alejandro Escovedo. 
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Newark will let 16-year-olds vote in school board elections

Thursday, January 11, 2024

WNYC
Newark, New Jersey's largest city, will let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in the coming school board election. It's a first for the Garden State.

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Dozens of migrant families booted from NYC shelter as 60-day notices come due

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

City officials say migrant families with no place to stay can reapply for shelter at an intake center in Midtown.

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The longest-serving lawmaker in New Jersey history steps down

Monday, January 08, 2024

NJ Sen. Richard Codey has served in Trenton for 50 years, including a brief stint as governor.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Nathalie Joachim, Erick the Architect, Sprints

Monday, January 08, 2024

New Sounds
This week, previews of 2024 releases by Nathalie Joachim and Erick the Architect, plus Bela Fleck’s Rhapsody in Blue(grass). Also, Sprints’ debut LP and an Anne Briggs cover.
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How to Stay Protected During This Year's Respiratory Virus Season

Friday, January 05, 2024

COVID, the flu AND RSV are surging across the country, including New York and New Jersey.

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NYC sues bus companies carrying migrants to city under Texas busing program

Thursday, January 04, 2024

The lawsuit was filed in state Supreme Court on Thursday against 17 companies.

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Varied responses from NJ mayors as migrants bypass NYC rule

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

One mayor says migrants are not welcome, while another says, “I think we're better than that.”

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Weekly Music Roundup: John Legend, Lau Noah, and Ambrose Akinmusire

Monday, December 18, 2023

New Sounds
New this week: a film and song by John Legend; a thought-provoking track by Jason Isbell; trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire’s new trio; and songs by Lau Noah, Emel, and Hermanos Gutierrez. 
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Bronx DA investigating building collapse that has left dozens homeless

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

A spokesperson for District Attorney Darcel Clark said her investigations division is working with the city’s fire and buildings departments.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Nicki MInaj, Britti, and IDLES

Monday, December 11, 2023

New Sounds
This week, the debut of New Orleans singer Britti; Nicki Minaj channels Cyndi Lauper; IDLES channels The Beatles; and Lara Downes gets a jump on a big anniversary. 
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Training for NJ cops featured discriminatory, lewd and unconstitutional advice, state report says

Friday, December 08, 2023

At least $75,000 in public funds was spent for more than 200 officers to attend, according to the state comptroller.

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SantaCon raises money for charity. They've spent a lot on crypto and Burning Man.

Friday, December 08, 2023

Beyond charity, SantaCon also spent funds on parties, art projects and speculating on Bitcoin.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Björk, featuring Rosalia, RZA, and Büşra Kayıkçı

Monday, November 27, 2023

New Sounds
There's a protest song from Björk, featuring Rosalia, a “Fashionable” single by RZA, and a post-classical take on Radiohead. Plus, Amos Lee covers Lucinda Williams, and more.
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