Joseph Capriglione

News Editor, WNYC News

Joseph Capriglione appears in the following:

In His Own Words: An Audio History of Gov. Chris Christie

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

We look back at some of the highs and lows of Gov. Christie's time in public office.

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African-Americans Reluctant to Treat Mental Illness

Monday, June 29, 2015

From the pulpit to the psychiatrist's office, mental health advocates are seeking to improve access to care among urban black communities.

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Supreme Court's ACA Ruling: 200,000 NJ Patients Cheer, Republicans Jeer

Thursday, June 25, 2015

The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of health care subsidies on the federal marketplace preserves the cost of insurance for nearly 200,000 New Jersey residents.

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Farewell, Obamacare Subsidies? NJ Awaits Ruling. NY Doesn't.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

If the Supreme Court rejects federal insurance exchange subsidies, Gov. Christie's contingency plan is for Washington to fix the Affordable Care Act. Others want Trenton to take control.

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WNYC's Resident Yankees Expert on the Ethics of Cheering A-Rod's Comeback

Friday, June 19, 2015

With Alex Rodriguez reaching yet another milestone, lifelong Yankees fan Brian Lehrer offers up his take on the team's tainted slugger.

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'Fun Home' Writer Hopeful Tony Win Heralds New Era for Lesbian Theatre

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

The musical made Broadway history by becoming the first show to win a Tony with a lesbian central character.

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Christie Calls for End to Common Core Standards in NJ

Thursday, May 28, 2015

After years of supporting the national standards, the Republican governor now says the system isn't working for New Jersey students.

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New Jersey City Seeks to Move Past Violent Reputation

Friday, May 22, 2015

Community leaders in Paterson, NJ, are hopeful that a truce will end a cycle of youth violence that's long plagued the city.

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NY and NJ Reps. Benefited from Azerbaijan-Funded Trip

Thursday, May 14, 2015

The state-owned oil company of Azerbaijan funded an all-expenses paid trip to the country while the country sought an exemption from U.S. sanctions.

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Could Technology Have Prevented the Amtrak Derailment?

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Despite pressure from Congress and safety regulators, Amtrak has not yet installed a system known as positive train control along the section of track in question.

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Little Fanfare as A-Rod Stares Down Mays' Home Run Record

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

The 39-year-old Yankee is sitting on 659 career home runs — just one away from tying the legendary Willie Mays for fourth place on baseball's all-time home run list.

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Thank Hockey: New York Sports Fans Can Finally Get Excited

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

The Rangers enter the playoffs with the best record in hockey, and the Islanders have had their best season in more than 30 years.

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New Subpoena? Bah! Christie Hits Campaign Trail

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

With the Jerry Jones controversy hanging over him, Christie makes a do-or-die trip to the live free or die state.

Yankees and Mets Set to Take the Field for Opening Day

Thursday, April 02, 2015

After several seasons marked by mediocrity, do New York baseball fans have anything to be excited about this year?

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Menendez Pleads Not Guilty

Thursday, April 02, 2015

Menendez pleaded not guilty before a federal judge. He's charged with 14 counts of corruption that allege he used his Senate seat to benefit Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgin.

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Menendez on Federal Corruption Charges: 'I Will Be Vindicated'

Wednesday, April 01, 2015

The senior New Jersey Senator has been indicted for accepting gifts from a friend who is also a political donor. 

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As Schumer Ascends, Menendez Fights for Political Life

Friday, March 27, 2015

Two local U.S. Senators find themselves in the headlines, for very different reasons.

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Working to Keep Politics Out of NJ's Pension-Fund Investments

Thursday, March 26, 2015

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Offered a chance to put wider restrictions in place, NJ State Investment Council says it will first look to tightening current regulations

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Sex Offender Housing Restrictions Could be Counterproductive

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Restrictions on where registered sex offenders live after prison could make it harder for them to safely and successfully reenter society.

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Premier NYC Non-Profit Went from Blue Chip to Sinking Ship?

Monday, March 16, 2015

City and state regulators failed to foresee the financial troubles of a city non-profit that serves more than 100,000 residents a year.

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