David Furst appears in the following:
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.
"Los Deliveristas Unidos" Say They're Keeping New York City Fed, And They Want To Be Treated Accordingly
Wednesday, December 09, 2020
A group of delivery workers from Brooklyn is driving a push for better pay and more workplace protections from restaurant owners and delivery apps.
NJ Reaches Agreement on Deal for Recreational Marijuana Industry
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
Lawmakers in New Jersey move closer to creation of a framework for the legal marijuana industry in the state.
NYC Begins Phased Public School Reopening With Elementary and District 75 Students
Monday, December 07, 2020
With cases rising, the city reopens schools to its youngest students and some special education programs.
Bodies Being Buried on Hart Island Again as City Anticipates Increase in Deaths
Friday, December 04, 2020
The city is trying to clear a backlog of unclaimed bodies in preparation for a potential spike in deaths due to COVID-19..
Leader of NJ's Marijuana Legalization Effort: Taxation, Cultivation Caps Still Being Debated in Legislature
Thursday, December 03, 2020
The amendment legalizing marijuana in New Jersey goes into effect January 1st. But lawmakers still need to pass a bill establishing a regulatory framework for the cannabis industry.
NYC COVID-19 Study Offers Little New Information
Thursday, December 03, 2020
As New York City faces a second wave of COVID 19 cases, many people still feel unclear about just how easy it is to transmit the virus.
Gov Cuomo Said NY's COVID App Could Make a Big Difference. Did it?
Wednesday, December 02, 2020
More than one million New Yorkers have downloaded the state’s COVID app but there’s a long way to go before it has widespread practical use.
