David Furst

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

David Furst appears in the following:

Sarah Palin Dined At Multiple Restaurants After Getting COVID

Thursday, January 27, 2022

The former Alaska governor returned to Elio's restaurant Wednesday night and dined outdoors just days after it was revealed she tested positive for COVID-19.

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Lunch, Streamlined: The Chicken Soup Sandwich

Sunday, January 23, 2022

WNYC
Lots of restaurants offer a 'soup and a sandwich' combo lunch special. But why bother with TWO food items when they can be brought together as one?

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Buffalo Bills Head To Kansas City For NFL's Divisional Round

Sunday, January 23, 2022

WNYC
The Buffalo Bills will play the Kansas City Chiefs for the right to advance to the AFC championship game. 

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This Week In Politics: Governor Hochul's Record Fundraising Haul

Saturday, January 22, 2022

WNYC
New York Governor Kathy Hochul raised nearly $22 million for her campaign since July, a record-breaking amount. 

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The Hot Ducks of Winter

Sunday, January 16, 2022

WNYC
Tips on where to spot NYC's visiting winter ducks.

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A New Spicy Village Moves into the Neighborhood

Saturday, January 15, 2022

New Spicy Village offers more of what neighborhood institution Spicy Village does best.

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This Week in Politics: A Preview of Governor Murphy's Second Term

Saturday, January 15, 2022

WNYC
After Governor Phil Murphy's State of the State speech, we look ahead to his second term - and try to untangle a dispute over redistricting.

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New York's Eviction Moratorium Expires

Saturday, January 15, 2022

WNYC
New York's eviction moratorium officially expires as of Saturday, January 15.

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A Non-Liquor Liquor Store

Sunday, January 09, 2022

Demand is growing for beverages that taste like alcohol — but don't actually contain any. Enter Minus Moonshine, a store that sells nonalcoholic adult beverages.

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This Week in Politics: A Big Week in New York

Saturday, January 08, 2022

WNYC
From two new city leaders to the State of The State, there was a lot to cover this week.

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A Winter Village Just a Ferry Ride Away

Saturday, December 25, 2021

COVID is putting a damper on indoor events. But Governors Island is now open year-round, and its winter village will be open on Christmas. 

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas...in Chelsea

Friday, December 24, 2021

Not a creature is stirring...except for people visiting the building on West 22nd Street, where Clement Clarke Moore is credited for having written A Visit From St. Nicholas. OR DID HE?

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Burger Joint is Back

Saturday, December 18, 2021

WNYC
It's just as graffiti-covered as ever. And it's still something of a hidden treasure.

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Is Gov. Hochul's New Mask Mandate Actually Enforceable?

Friday, December 17, 2021

Some local government officials, including ones for all of Long Island, say they won't enforce the new rule.

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Rikers Detainees Say Loss of Rec Time is Intensifying Jails Crisis

Friday, December 17, 2021

WNYC
One activist who's been held at Rikers says a lack of rec time is like a form of solitary confinement.

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This Week In Politics: SUNY Chancellor Resigns As Race For Governor Takes A Turn

Sunday, December 12, 2021

WNYC
Weekend Edition host David Furst talks politics with WNYC's new Albany reporter Jon Campbell. 

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Lines Down the Block at Bench Flour Bakers

Saturday, December 11, 2021

WNYC
Since opening on Halloween, a bakery in Astoria has quickly become a neighborhood attraction.

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This Week In Politics: A Look At Mayor-Elect Eric Adams' Transition Team

Saturday, December 11, 2021

WNYC
Weekend Edition host David Furst speaks with WNYC editor David Cruz about Mayor-elect Eric Adams' transition team - made up of nearly 800 people from various sectors. 

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They Might Be Giants Open Up a New Chapter with BOOK

Saturday, December 04, 2021

WNYC
As the band marks its 40th year, their new multimedia project reveals they've lost none of their wild ambition during the pandemic.

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Don't Miss It: Carrie Mae Weems, Black Theater Artists, & West Side Story

Friday, December 03, 2021

Top picks from WNYC's culture editor Jennifer Vanasco.

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