David Furst appears in the following:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
A roast beef showdown in Brooklyn
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Food critic Robert Sietsema is back. And this time he's talking roast beef and Brooklyn.
Weekend Arts Planner: The Museum Mile Festival hits Fifth Avenue and the New York Philharmonic begins its tour of the parks
Saturday, June 10, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith is back with his latest picks.
Weekend Arts Planner: Shakespeare in the Park, Taj Mahal at Celebrate Brooklyn! and more free events for the coming week
Saturday, June 03, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith recommends some free events to kick off the month of June.
This Week in Politics: Chris Christie 2024?
Friday, June 02, 2023
After a bid that ended early in 2016, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to announce another run for president next week.
The rise of the robot barista
Sunday, May 28, 2023
It's here. And it's ready to serve you coffee in Greenpoint.
Weekend Arts Planner: The Lower East Side Festival of the Arts and new music with the New York Philharmonic
Saturday, May 27, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith returns with some Memorial Day Weekend recommendations.
A new Chinatown emerges in Hell's Kitchen
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Eater NY food critic Robert Sietsema says when it comes to restaurants, it's a neighborhood in transition.
Weekend Arts Planner: Our guide to summer concerts in New York City -- and a violin showcase coming up next week
Saturday, May 20, 2023
WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith joins us to preview the summer concert season in New York City.
