David Furst appears in the following:
Latest on COVID-19 in New York and New Jersey
Friday, January 29, 2021
New York's Attorney General says the state undercounted nursing home deaths, an update on the vaccine rollout and more.
New York City Street Food Vendors Eagerly Anticipate Expansion Of Permits
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
The City Council is expected to pass legislation that overhauls New York's street vending economy.
How To Make A COVID Vaccine -- Quickly
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Global demand for the COVID vaccine is outpacing production. One of Pfizer's top viral vaccine scientists talked with WNYC about what it would take to ramp it up.
Week Ahead: January 25, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
Thousands of COVID vaccine appointments have been cancelled in New York City, and New Jersey is struggling to meet demand. What can people in our area expect this week?
As Vaccine Supply Dwindles And Cancellations Mount, All Eyes Are On Biden
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Tens of thousands of people in New York and New Jersey have had appointments cancelled by city, state and private vaccine centers, and many more can't get appointments.
New Research Suggests COVID-19 Variants Could Bypass Immune Defenses
Thursday, January 21, 2021
That could mean coronavirus vaccines become an annual shot, as with the flu.
As the Trump Presidency Ends, So Do Opportunities to Enrich the Trump Family Business
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
When Trump leaves office, we will no longer have a president who can profit from his family business while also running the country.
Incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer May Deliver More Aid to New York
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Local officials are hoping for more federal funding as Democrats control the Senate.
NY's Congressional Objectors Face Skittish Donors
Friday, January 15, 2021
Members of Congress from New York were among those who objected to certifying the election. WNYC and Gothamist looked into who their financial backers are, and where they stand.
New Jersey Democratic Congressman in Swing District Explains His Vote for Impeachment
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Rep. Tom Malinowski voted again to impeach President Trump.
Expanded Rollout A Bumpy Ride For Some Newly Vaccine-Eligible
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
For some, getting an injection is painless—but others are suffering through computer glitches as they try to get reservations, and long lines as they wait to roll up their sleeves.
New York City Public Schools Say This Will Be The Last Year Of The 'Gifted' Test For Kindergarten
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
The test is scheduled to be given to four-year-olds for the last time this spring.
New Congressman Mondaire Jones on the Election, Senate Control and his First Term
Wednesday, January 06, 2021
Three days ago, Mondaire Jones was a private citizen. Today, he'll vote to certify the results of the presidential election—which a number of Republicans plan to challenge.
Slow COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Due In Large Part to Resistance From Health Care Workers
Tuesday, January 05, 2021
Bottlenecks are occurring in New York and New Jersey getting people vaccinated.
NJ Real Estate Mogul Among Those Trump Pardoned
Thursday, December 24, 2020
President Trump has pardoned a member of his extended family: Charles Kushner, a real estate mogul from New Jersey.
DEAR NYC: Love Letters to the Big Apple
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
WNYC and Gothamist teamed up with the New York Public Library to ask New Yorkers why they still love New York City.
Transparency and Good Government Take Back Seat in Trenton Rush to Pass Bills
Thursday, December 17, 2020
'Tis the season to pass important legislation before the public can have their say.
A Dogsledder's Tips On Staying Warm While Social Distancing Outdoors This Winter
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Author and Iditarod racer Blair Braverman shares advice for New Yorkers who don't want to let the cold get in the way of socializing outdoors during the pandemic.
How COVID Changed NYC Streets
Monday, December 14, 2020
We've all seen photos of city streets almost free of cars, and Manhattan offices remain very empty. So why have more people died in traffic crashes this year?
The NYPD Substantiated Its First Complaint Of Biased Policing — But Not Against An Actual Officer
Thursday, December 10, 2020
The NYPD has been working with the federal monitor to improve its investigations.
