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Will Staten Island Voters Give Their Ex-Con Ex-Congressman a Second Chance? Tony Zambito Thinks So
After serving time in federal prison for tax evasion, former Rep. Michael Grimm of Staten Island wants a comeback. The first step is trying to unseat his successor, Dan Donovan.
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Hundreds of Immigrant Children in New York Are in Need of Lawyers
It is still unclear what will happen to the children who were separated from their families at the U.S. border -
The Pulse: The Difference a Gun Makes
Specials
A gun can make you feel safe. Sometimes it’s a symbol of cultural identity. It also has the power to destroy.
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Mayor: 'Let's Give These Kids Some Peace'
Some politicians are holding rallies outside facilities serving immigrant minors, but others warn the events will only re-traumatize the children. -
Veteran GOP Dirt Digger Hired to Protect It at Trump's EPA
The new chief of staff in the New York-New Jersey office of the Environmental Protection Agency is a New York-based political operative who specializes in slamming election opponents. -
In New Jersey, A Crisis of Legal Help for Unaccompanied Minors
More than 7,000 unaccompanied minors have migrated to the Garden State in recent years and most live in limbo —unable to get legal help to make their case in court. -
Trying to Pull Away from the Political Pack on Staten Island
On Staten Island, the Republican primary race is dominating headlines. But Democrats are hopeful whoever wins their six-way primary race will give the GOP a run for its money this fall.
Arts and Culture
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This Jacket Caused A Racket: What, Exactly, Does Melania Trump Not Care About?
The first lady's wardrobe choice during a trip to visit detained migrant children raises eyebrows and generates theories about whom the message was meant for. -
The Cost of Making Champions
Documentary of the Week
The documentary “Love Means Zero” profiles the controversial tennis coach Nick Bollettieri and his broken relationship with Andre Agassi. -
Review: Hello Doily
Miriam Schapiro’s crafty paintings deserve wider recognition. Now, you can have a chance at a new exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design. - Edit Bucket
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#13: Not Being John Malkovich
Late Night Whenever
It’s a mind-bending evening of comedy and existential angst as guest host Sasheer Zamata welcomes Wyatt Cenac and Emily Tarver.
Tech and Media
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In Major Privacy Win, Supreme Court Rules Police Need Warrant To Track Your Cellphone
All Things Considered
The sharply divided justices ruled that police need a search warrant to obtain cellphone location data. -
Conservative Media Failed To Redefine Debate On Trump's Immigration Policy
Morning Edition
Media outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart defended the president and his zero tolerance policy on the border. But the narrative began to unravel as it became clear Trump would reverse course. -
Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-Winning Columnist, Dies Of Cancer
All Things Considered
The longtime columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for Fox News wrote earlier this month that he had "no regrets." He was 68.
Music For Your Day
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#4113: From the New Sounds Live/Ecstatic Music Festival 2018 Concerts
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From the New Sounds Live 2018 Concert Series, Margaret Leng Tan performs a work for prepared piano & toy piano by Kelly Moran & ModernMedieval sings Julianna Barwick and Caleb Burhans. -
Watch: Eleanor Friedberger's Synthier Self-Reliance
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Self-reliant singer/songwriter Eleanor Friedberger, (Fiery Furnaces) has gone synthier and smokier on her latest, "Rebound." Hear these darkly poetic, groovy, and smoky songs, in-studio. -
Watch: Speedy Ortiz Delivers Pop Stingers For the Times
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The American band Speedy Ortiz makes pop-with-teeth, full of stinging lyrics and surprising twisted riffs. The band plays new tunes from "Twerp Verse" in-studio. -
Watch: Anbessa Orchestra Plays Ethio-Funk Straight Outta Brooklyn
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The NY-based seven-piece band Anbessa Orchestra play Ethiopian-style, horn-heavy funk, in-studio. They perform at Rockwood Music Hall tonight. -
Watch: Malian Singer Fatoumata Diawara, In-Studio
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Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara writes songs that respect her traditional heritage with modern flair. Her latest is called "Fenfo" and she'll play songs from it in-studio.
