David Furst appears in the following:
Opposition to wind power could impact New Jersey's climate change efforts
Saturday, August 12, 2023
WNYC's Nancy Solomon looks at the well-organized opposition to wind power in New Jersey.
This Week in Politics: What's next for the Kingsbridge Armory?
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams are teaming up to plan for the future of the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.
Weekend Arts Planner: Free things to do in NYC this August
Saturday, July 29, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith joins us with a list of free things to do in New York City this August.
This Week in Politics: A difficult summer for Mayor Adams
Saturday, July 29, 2023
The heat is on for New York City Mayor Eric Adams this summer. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim breaks it down.
New York's state cooling assistance fund is already out of cash
Thursday, July 27, 2023
While the globe is in the midst of one of its hottest documented summers, the state's energy assistance program for low-income New Yorkers stopped accepting applications on July 14th.
How to stay safe during NYC's first heat wave of the summer
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Young children and senior citizens are most at risk during an extreme heat event, but pregnant women and people on certain medications may want to take precautions, too.
The best fried chicken in New York City
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Eater NY's Robert Sietsema joins us to talk about his favorite friend chicken dishes in town.
Weekend Arts Planner: Shakespeare in the park(s), Mostly Mozart and Kool & the Gang in town
Saturday, July 22, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith is back with his latest recommendations.
Hochul extends controversial housing tax break to Gowanus developers
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Democratic governor had been promising the move for months after locking heads with Democratic lawmakers.
Feds call for takeover of NYC jail system as humanitarian crisis at Rikers spirals
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Mayor Adams may lose a chunk of his power if city jails are taken away from him.
Easy summer getaways from New York City
Sunday, June 25, 2023
We hear about weekend getaways and day trips in the region that are all accessible by public transportation.
Weekend Arts Planner: Pride Weekend and American Ballet Theater premieres "Like Water for Chocolate"
Saturday, June 24, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith brings us his latest picks.
This Week in Politics: Governor Murphy and Dem leaders agree on senior tax cut in New Jersey
Saturday, June 24, 2023
WNYC's Nancy Solomon brings us the latest on the compromise between the governor and legislative leaders.
Eater NY celebrates diners in America
Sunday, June 18, 2023
"Welcome to Diner Land" covers almost everything you might want to know about diners in New York, New Jersey and beyond.
Weekend Arts Planner: Juneteenth celebrations around the city and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra gets a showcase
Saturday, June 17, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith is back with his latest picks.
This Week in Politics: Early voting starts in New York City
Saturday, June 17, 2023
WNYC's senior politics reporter, Brigid Bergin joins us for a preview and tells us what we need to know before we head out to vote.
A New Play About 'Love + Science' Set in the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
A new play, "Love + Science," tells the story of two gay medical students who connect while working in a retrovirology lab during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980's.
The History of 'Gays on Broadway'
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
A new book reflects on the gay and lesbian influence on stage from "female impersonators" of the 1910s to the raucous drag performances of "La Cage aux Folles."
A Yiddish Sing-along In Central Park
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Don't plotz, but the National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene is holding its "New York Sings Yiddish!" event at Central Park's Summerstage this evening.
Why Netflix Doesn't Want You to Password Share
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Netflix just launched its effort to end password sharing, which has helped the company boost subscribers.