David Cruz

Former WNYC and Gothamist editor.

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Rep. Dan Goldman knows Washington. Now he’s getting to know his NYC district.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

WNYC senior political reporter Brigid Bergin spent the day with Rep. Dan Goldman as he familiarizes himself with the 10th congressional district spanning parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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Former President Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

Former President Trump is facing 34 felony counts in his indictment. WNYC's Jon Campbell pored through the court documents. 

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Meet New Yorkers who 'keep democracy going' one signature at a time

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

WNYC's Brigid Bergin produced this ode to some of the campaign volunteers gathering signatures on behalf of candidates this election season. 

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Mayor Adams’ office set meeting with troubled Brooklyn venue and governor’s aide over its liquor license

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

It's an investigation involving Brooklyn's Avant Gardner and the offices of Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul. WNYC's Albany reporter Jon Campbell discusses his story.

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Norman Siegel goes way back with Eric Adams — now he's out to prove the mayor wrong on homelessness

Monday, March 27, 2023

Prominent civil rights attorney Norman Siegel runs a volunteer group to get homeless people to accept shelter. It's testing his friendship with the mayor. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains.

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How much should it cost to use an NYC street? A bill on outdoor dining is set to decide.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Three years into the pandemic, outdoor dining remains a major part of the city’s landscape. And it's been free to use. But as WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports, that’s about to change.

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Mayor Adams strikes union deal that includes an option for remote work

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

WNYC was on "All Things Considered" to discuss a deal struck between the the Adams administration and New York City's largest municipal union. 

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How much is remote work worth? New York City is about to find out.

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

WNYC's mayoral reporter Elizabeth Kim spoke about the political risks Mayor Eric Adams faces after allowing concessions for remote work for municipal employees.

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This Week in Politics: Mayor Adams in Albany for "Tin Cup Day"

Saturday, February 18, 2023

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Mayors from across New York came before state lawmakers to ask for money on behalf of their municipalities.

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This Week in Politics: Voices from Santos' district

Saturday, January 28, 2023

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Finding a vocal George Santos supporter proves to be a tough - but not impossible - challenge.

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Adams releases no-frills $103B NYC budget amid calls for greater funding

Friday, January 13, 2023

WNYC's Elizabeth Kim stops by "All Things Considered" to discuss Mayor Eric Adams' proposed $102.7 billion spending plan.  

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Gov. Hochul, state Senate don't agree on process for confirming top NY judge

Friday, January 13, 2023

The Democratic governor appointed Hector LaSalle to become chief judge, but she and the Senate are at odds over the pick. 

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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul becomes first woman inaugurated for full term

Thursday, January 05, 2023

Kathy Hochul was already New York's governor, but now she's been sworn in for a term of her own. 

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Lester Chang takes his seat in the NY Assembly, but perhaps not for long

Wednesday, January 04, 2023

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says Democrats are "troubled" by evidence that suggests Chang lived in Manhattan, not Brooklyn. 

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Mayor Adams wants New Yorkers to judge him on crime. A year in office, the results are mixed.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

More than any other New York City mayor, Eric Adams has set high expectations fighting crime. After one year in office, results are mixed. WNYC's mayoral reporter Elizabeth Kim has more.

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Wrapping Up 2022 With The WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

WNYC & Gothamist newsroom editors recap the most important stories of 2022 and share what they will have their eyes on in 2023.

Richard Gottfried retires after 52 years in the NY Assembly

Saturday, December 24, 2022

The longest-serving state lawmaker in New York history, Richard Gottfried chose not to run for re-election in 2022. 

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NY lawmakers give themselves a $32,000 pay hike

Thursday, December 22, 2022

With the holiday season in full swing, New York state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol to give themselves a present: A $32,000 taxpayer-funded pay raise.

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A Republican won a Brooklyn Assembly election. Democrats may not let him take his seat.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

The Democrat-dominated NY Assembly is questioning whether Lester Chang lived in Brooklyn.

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Mayor Eric Adams announces plans for soccer stadium in Queens

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams joined "All Things Considered" host Sean Carlson to discuss the city's plans to build a 25,000-seat soccer stadium in the Willets Point section of Queens.

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