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Bloomberg Finds Education Loophole
November 25, 2009
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the city has found a loophole to a state law enabling it to use student test scores to evaluate teachers. The mayor says the city will start using student test scores to ....
Corzine, Christie Disagree on Support for the Needy
November 25, 2009
As more New Jersey families struggle to put food on the table and heat their homes, Governor Corzine and Governor-elect Christie have different takes on what to do about it. WNYC's Bob Hennelly repor....
Paterson's Ultimatum Yields No Action on Budget
November 25, 2009
Governor Paterson has given the state legislature an ultimatum - either vote on his deficit-closing plan, or give him the authorization to fill the gap himself. Karen DeWitt reports from Albany. REP....
Paterson Reprimands Lawmakers Over Budget Gap
November 24, 2009
Governor David Paterson is scolding lawmakers for their inability to close New York's $3.2 billion budget gap. In a pre-taped address billed as a message to New Yorkers, the governor says if lawmaker....
Gillibrand, McCarthy To Introduce Gun Control Bill
November 24, 2009
For a second straight day, Mayor Michael Bloomberg drew attention to the need to curb illegal guns. Today, he stood with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, who announced l....
Advocating for New Jerseyans
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 25, 2009
Drum Beat
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 25, 2009
Leadership Changes Coming to NJ Legislature
November 24, 2009
It was just weeks ago that New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine was defeated handily by Republican Chris Christie. Now Democratic legislators who control both the state Assembly and Senate have revamped t....
Deliberations Underway at Bruno Trial
November 24, 2009
After three weeks of testimony that included over 500 exhibits and 70 witnesses, jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Senate Leader Joe Bruno will begin deliberations this morning. Karen ....
Bloomberg Keeps Spotlight on Illegal Gun Control
November 24, 2009
As he pushes for Congress to tighten gun laws, Mayor Bloomberg has announced charges against two men who bought illegal guns in Florida and sold them in Brooklyn. WNYC's Arun Venugopal has more. REP....
Exploding Debt
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 24, 2009
NJ: Gay Marriage Advocates Push for Reforms, Despite Divisions in Approach
November 23, 2009
In New Jersey hundreds of gay marriage advocates packed the State Capitol in Trenton, hoping to press lawmakers to take a vote on the issue. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: Democratic lawmake....
Chamber of Commerce Hot over Climate Change Battle
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 23, 2009
More Talk, Not Progress, in NYS Budget
November 23, 2009
New York State lawmakers are scheduled to be back in Albany today, after Friday's legislative session was canceled. Governor Paterson says he's willing to hold lawmakers in the capitol through the ho....
In NJ, Busy Agenda for Lame Duck Legislative Session
November 23, 2009
The New Jersey Legislature starts deliberating on bills in Trenton today. Democrats are in the majority, and they hope to make laws before the Governorship shifts into Republican hands. WNYC's Bob He....
Moody's: Failure to Cut Deficit Could Hurt New York's Credit Rating
November 20, 2009
The credit rating agency Moody's says New York's credit rating could be hurt if Governor Paterson and lawmakers don't reach an agreement on cutting spending and closing the state's $3.2 billion defic....
Orchid Hypothesis
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 23, 2009
People get passionate about their handheld devices. WNYC staffers
CUNY Faces Big Cuts From City
November 20, 2009
The Bloomberg Administration's latest cost-cutting plan limits the impact on public schools, but not on the city's university system. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. REPORTER: The City University syst....
NY Lawmakers Leave for the Weekend Without Budget Deal
November 20, 2009
State lawmakers have left Albany after failing to reach agreement on closing a more than $3-billion budget gap. Karen DeWitt reports. REPORTER: A special session in the Senate was canceled after a n....
NJ Gay Marriage Bill Could Reach Senate Floor Next Week
November 19, 2009
A veteran New Jersey lawmaker says she's confident a same-sex marriage bill will make it to the floor when the legislature convenes for its lame duck session next week. WNYC's Bob Hennelly reports. ....
NYC's Contract Talks With Teachers Union Nears Impasse
November 19, 2009
Contract talks between the city and the teachers union could be nearing an impasse. WNYC's Beth Fertig has more. REPORTER: The union's delegates voted to give their leaders the power to ask a state ....
