Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
FLONYC on the Nexus of Poverty, Crime and Mental Illness
Friday, March 27, 2015
Chirlane McCray spoke at a forum on Thursday on mental health, poverty and criminal justice. WNYC's Brigid Bergin & Cindy Rodriguez talk about the first lady's related work and role.
At Least 12 Injured in 'Gas-Related' Explosion and Fire on 2nd Avenue
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Firefighters expected to be on site all night at the scene of an explosion and fire that tore through 4 buildings on 2nd Avenue near East 7th Street.
Starbucks to Deliver Coffee at Empire State Building
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Finding a Starbucks in Midtown is no one's idea of a problem that needs solving, but the company is planning to launch a delivery service at the Empire State Building.
Cleaning Up More Than 100 Years of Spilled Oil in New Jersey
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Between the Bayway and Bayonne refineries, 600 different contaminants have been found in the soil. But ExxonMobil might just pave over the marshes and walk away.
Remembering Malcolm X: Rare Interviews and Audio
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
WNYC presents a rare interview with Malcolm X conducted by reporter Eleanor Fischer in 1961 when Malcolm X was still an active spokesman for Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam.
Woes at NYPD, But Plenty of New Officer Applicants
Thursday, January 29, 2015
With ongoing protests over the death of Eric Garner and discontent between police and city hall, the NYPD has had a rough start to the year. So who wants to be an officer these days?
Without Subway Service, One Family Treks Through Brooklyn
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Left stranded in downtown Brooklyn Monday night, the Rosa family walked more than six miles home to East New York--with their 5-year-old bundled in a shopping cart.
The Fight Over a Floating Buoy 20 Miles Out in the Ocean
Friday, January 09, 2015
A proposal to pump liquified natural gas into our region from an offshore port gives environmentalists and union members a chance to show who has more moxie.
From One Governor to Another, an Emotional Eulogy
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Former Governor Mario Cuomo was remembered by his son, Governor Andrew Cuomo, as a mentor, a progressive Catholic and a fierce basketball opponent, among many things.
Hundreds Brave Cold to Attend Wake for Mario Cuomo
Monday, January 05, 2015
Many waited for more than an hour in frigid temperatures to pay their respects to the former Governor.
Funeral For Slain Officer Blended NYPD And Chinese Traditions
Monday, January 05, 2015
Officer Wenjian Liu's funeral reflected the ethnic diversity of the NYPD. The rites were overshadowed by another show of disrespect for the mayor by some officers. Liu's partner was also killed.
At Officer Wenjian Liu's Funeral, Chinese-Americans Show Pride and Concern
Sunday, January 04, 2015
About 60 Chinese-Americans, who rode buses into Brooklyn from New Jersey, were among the many thousands paying respects to the slain officer Sunday.
What's Next for Miracle Overdose Prevention Drug, at Twice the Cost?
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
After New York committed $5 million dollars to equip police officers with naloxone, the sole company that produces it doubled the price.
Former NYPD Detective from Staten Island Joins March in Washington
Sunday, December 14, 2014
One of the thousands rallying in the capital Saturday, was a former NYPD detective from Staten Island who knows about racism firsthand.
Protesters Take to The Streets in DC, NYC
Saturday, December 13, 2014
From Washington Square to Washington D.C., thousands are marching to demand justice; many are calling for the prosecution of the policeman involved in the death of Eric Garner.
From NYC to DC, Garner Protesters Prepare for Saturday Rallies
Friday, December 12, 2014
After a week of daily demonstrations, there's a nation-wide protest Saturday.
Bratton Says No Mass Arrests for Nightly Garner Protesters
Tuesday, December 09, 2014
As protests continue in the wake of a Staten Island grand jury decision in the Eric Garner case, Police Commissioner Bill Bratton says there won't be mass arrests.
At Funeral for Akai Gurley, Emotional Calls for Justice
Saturday, December 06, 2014
The funeral was sparsely attended, but those who did turn out spoke forcefully about long overdue reforms at the NYPD.
Mourners Decry Police Shooting Of Akai Gurley In Brooklyn
Saturday, December 06, 2014
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Like Michael Brown And Eric Garner, Akai Gurley's Death Inspires Anger
Friday, December 05, 2014
Akai Gurley was killed in a darkened stairway by a rookie cop who said his gun discharged accidentally. A grand jury is expected to consider charges against the officer.