Cindy Rodriguez appears in the following:
City to Build Housing for the Homeless But Without State Help
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
The city will spend around $2.7 billion to create 15,000 apartments for people that are chronically homeless, often because of drug addiction and mental illness.
The Frequent Flyers of Rikers Island
Monday, November 16, 2015
Eight hundred low-level offenders spent half a million days in jail over the last six years, costing $129 million. Experts say locking them up is not the solution. So what is?
Smoking May Soon Be Banned In All NYCHA Apartments
Friday, November 13, 2015
The federal government has proposed a ban on smoking in all public housing. Hear how NYCHA residents are reacting and how a ban could be implemented.
Smoking Ban in Public Housing: Some Tenants Say Yes Please
Thursday, November 12, 2015
The Department of Housing and Urban Development wants to ban smoking at public housing developments, not just in common areas, but inside people's apartments.
Judge Who Approved Treatment Instead of Jail: 'Why Not?'
Thursday, October 22, 2015
The man suspected of killing Officer Randolph Holder had been previously diverted from jail to a drug treatment program.
No Cash to Get Out of Jail? Judge Sidesteps Lawmakers to Reform Bail System
Thursday, October 01, 2015
New York State's Chief Judge will go around the state legislature to reform the bail system. Reforms include allowing bail to be paid with a credit card.
Immigrants Hope Pope Sews Seeds of Change
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Pope Francis has shown sympathy for immigrants, and they hope his visit to New York restarts the debate over how to reform the nation's immigration laws.
New York Gay Activists 'Disappointed' in Pope's Words
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
LGBT New Yorkers who were invited to the White House ceremony Wednesday were hoping for a message of acceptance — and didn't hear it.
Social Justice Groups Will Make the Most of Pope's Visit
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Activists working to end police brutality, raise the minimum wage and improve life for immigrants hope the pope will use his populist message to further their causes.
Get Ready for 'Unprecedented' Security in New York City During Papal Visit
Monday, September 14, 2015
The Pope's Sept. 24 visit coincides with the UN General Assembly, which will be attended by 170 world leaders.
The City's Plan for the Violent Mentally Ill
Monday, August 10, 2015
WNYC's Cindy Rodriguez and Brigid Bergin discuss the mayor's new $22 million initiative, NYC Safe, to reach out to violent mentally ill people.
City Moves to Monitor Violent Mentally Ill
Friday, August 07, 2015
A $22 million initiative will identify people with a history of violence and untreated mental illness and attempt to get them more services.
Dangerous Drug Threatens East Harlem
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
They call it K2, Spice and Green Giant. It's getting sold at bodegas and tobacco shops and people are getting seriously ill from it. The city is struggling to shut the drug down.
New Bail Alternative Means Freedom for Thousands
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Starting next year, judges will have the option to release non-violent defendants as long as they agree to be monitored while they're out.
Panel Approves Historic Rent Freeze
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
For the first time in its history, the city's Rent Guidelines Board voted Monday to freeze rents for roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
Listen: Pride Marchers Chant About Gay Marriage
Sunday, June 28, 2015
People marching in the Pride parade chanted "All states" as they marched through Greenwich Village, celebrating Friday's Supreme Court gay marriage decision.
Gay Pride March Exuberant In Wake of Supreme Court Victory
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Throngs lined Fifth Avenue to celebrate gay pride and the Supreme Court decision that recognized same-sex marriage as a right.
De Blasio Vows to Crack Down on Exploitative Homes for the Destitute
Monday, June 01, 2015
The de Blasio Administration has vowed to crack down on "three-quarter houses," which are government-funded homes that often exploit the poor.
State and City at Odds Over Public Housing Funding
Thursday, May 28, 2015
The New York City Housing Authority and its tenants want $100 million in much needed funds to go towards fixing leaky roofs. The Cuomo Administration sees things differently.
LOOK: Memorial Day Ceremony at the Intrepid
Monday, May 25, 2015
In an emotional ceremony at the Intrepid, Mayor Bill de Blasio honored fallen service members — and vowed to end veteran homelessness in New York City "this year."
