Elizabeth Kim

Elizabeth Kim appears in the following:

What's in the City's $107 Billion Budget?

Friday, June 30, 2023

“Unlike the Yankees," the mayor said, "it was not a perfect game."

Pushed by Council, Mayor Adams agrees to help shelter residents apply for housing

Friday, June 16, 2023

Advocates have criticized the mayor for dragging his feet on eliminating a critical barrier to those seeking to leave city shelters.

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How one Wall Street lawyer won a landmark victory for unsheltered people in NYC

Friday, June 09, 2023

Robert Hayes was a young Wall Street lawyer in the early 1980's when he took on a pro bono case that would change the course of city history. 

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Today's Air Quality Update

Thursday, June 08, 2023

The latest on the area's air quality as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the Northeast.

Can Mayor Adams manage a crisis? Migrant arrivals pose a major test.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Mayor Eric Adams is facing some of his toughest criticism yet on his handling of the migrant crisis. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports on how it's challenging him as a leader.

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This Week in Politics: Political leaders react after Jordan Neely's death

Saturday, May 06, 2023

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Jordan Neely, a homeless person who appeared to be in the midst of a mental health crisis was killed by another passenger on the "F" train.

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The Mayor's Executive Budget Plan, Revised

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Elizabeth Kim breaks down the mayor's executive budget.

This Week in Politics: Mayor Adams takes on President Biden

Saturday, April 22, 2023

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Mayor Adams says President Biden has failed New York City over the migrant crisis.

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NYC Prepares For Former President Trump's Impending Arrest

Monday, April 03, 2023

We receive news updates the arrest of former President Donald Trump from WNYC/ Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim.

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Norman Siegel goes way back with Eric Adams — now he's out to prove the mayor wrong on homelessness

Monday, March 27, 2023

Prominent civil rights attorney Norman Siegel runs a volunteer group to get homeless people to accept shelter. It's testing his friendship with the mayor. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains.

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How much should it cost to use an NYC street? A bill on outdoor dining is set to decide.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Three years into the pandemic, outdoor dining remains a major part of the city’s landscape. And it's been free to use. But as WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports, that’s about to change.

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Outdoor Dining's Future

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Elizabeth Kim talks about plans in the City Council for making the street dining sheds a permanent program, and how much the city should charge for the use of the street.

Mayor Adams strikes union deal that includes an option for remote work

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

WNYC was on "All Things Considered" to discuss a deal struck between the the Adams administration and New York City's largest municipal union. 

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How much is remote work worth? New York City is about to find out.

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

WNYC's mayoral reporter Elizabeth Kim spoke about the political risks Mayor Eric Adams faces after allowing concessions for remote work for municipal employees.

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The Mayor Goes to Albany

Thursday, February 16, 2023

The state of the state budget as Mayor Adams makes the case in Albany for support for the City, plus other news.

This Week in Politics: Membership dwindles for New York City Council's progressive caucus

Saturday, February 11, 2023

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Over the last week, the New York City Council's Progressive Caucus suddenly saw its membership dwindle.

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This Week in Politics: New funding formula proposed for the MTA

Saturday, February 04, 2023

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Governor Hochul's budget plan seeks to solve the MTA's budget deficit.

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The Current 'State of the City'

Friday, January 27, 2023

Mayor Adams "state of the city" address and his policy vision and plans for his second year in office.

In State of the City, Adams vows to expand job training, reduce emissions from for-hire cars, and more

Thursday, January 26, 2023

WNYC's Elizabeth Kim stops by "All Things Considered" to break down what was mentioned in Mayor Eric Adams' State of the City address.

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What you need to know about Mayor Adams’ State of the City address

Thursday, January 26, 2023

WNYC's Elizabeth Kim breaks down what New Yorkers can expect from Mayor Eric Adams' State of the City address on "Morning Edition" with Michael Hill. 

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